Editor’s CommentNews this month that the Government is planning a pilot

Government recommends licences for nail salons to tackle modern slaveryGovernment recommends licences for nail salons to tackle

UK Government moving towards ban on makeup wipes that contain plasticsUK Government moving towards ban on makeup wipes that

62% of Brits tip their beauty therapist after a trip to the salon62% of Brits tip their beauty therapist after a trip

Scientists discover genes that determine skin’s reaction to UVScientists discover genes that determine skin’s reaction

Medics form new association to oppose JCCP registersA new medical aesthetic organisation has formed to

Safety in Beauty meets with Prime Minister to discuss regulation in aestheticsSafety in Beauty meets with Prime Minister to discuss

More clarity needed around intimate waxing termsMost women don’t ask their beauty therapist for advice

The Little Retreat in Nottingham opens UK’s first gin-themed nail parlourThe Little Retreat in Nottingham opens UK’s first gin-themed

Image Skincare targets growth via NPD and specialist teamsImage Skincare targets growth via NPD and specialist

Stand out FROM THE crowdThe national Professional Beauty Awards are open for entries, offering an invaluable chance to position your business as a UK market leader

Professional beauty co.ukWe take a look inside PB’s digital world

What’s hoton PB TVProfessional Beauty’s exclusive video channel offers how-to guides, business advice, treatment demos and more, helping your business stay on top of the latest trends

Out&AbouBehind the scenes at all the parties, launches and events in the world of beauty and spa

Insider beautyBusiness was booming in April, with treatment revenue

Insider spaWith the wellness movement growing in popularity, many

Insider nailsApril was a good month, with retail and treatment sales

A first-class SERVICEIf you have team members who aren’t meeting clients’ expectations, you need to find the right way to help them change, writes HELLEN WARD

Ask the EXPERTSOur experts answer an array of questions about every aspect of running a successful salon or spa business

Talking to…Sarah DaleThe owner of Sarah Dale Aesthetics in Dorchester tells Amanda Pauley about transitioning from nurse to advanced practitioner, treating NHS transgender clients and bridging the gap between beauty and aesthetics

An Alex laser TO TREAT all skin typesIntroducing Motus from Lynton, designed for the practitioner that values efficacy and the client who chooses “pain free”

Period DRAMAWith hormones sending clients’ skin into overdrive, AMANDA PAULEY explores how you can help women make the best skincare choices during their monthly cycle

Red ALERTNine pro skincare products to recommend to clients during their time of the month

Inside OUTTrendy ingredients that promise to boost wellness are taking over the nutrition market, but are the claims too good to be true? GEORGIA SEAGO finds out

Supercharged SupplementsIf your clients are craving a dose of superfoods in their supplements, these offerings from the pro brands could be the answer

THE business OF BEAUTY in BelfastThe best of the Northern Irish industry will be at PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY BELFAST on June 10, promising product launches and business education in a show not to be missed

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5 recruitment mistakes T O AVOIDFinding good therapists has become tougher than ever. VALERIE DELFORGE identifies five common mistakes that could be preventing you from recruiting your ideal candidate

Moving on UPA new head office and training facility, multiple machine launches and a consumer campaign are all part of 3D-lipo’s plan to drive more clients into salons, discovers Georgia Seago

A TEMPORARY solutionAmid the therapist recruitment crisis, many spas and salons are turning to agency workers, but not all these appointments are managed within the law. DAVID WRIGHT explains

NAIL BITESA Californian nail initiative is leading the way to make salons healthier, and CND shares nail art full of summery vibes

All inclusiveWhether your core customer base is athletes, mums-to-be or organic beauty lovers, this month’s treatment launches will help all clients to feel at home in your salon or spa

Summer LOVINGSummery scents and shades abound in this month’s launches, from fruity infusions to aromatic oils

Brand consultantBeauty brand consultant and QVC presenter Alison Young explains why taking advantage of every industry opportunity is best the way to grow your skills and knowledge