WelcomeThe news that a record number of salons opened last

Hair and beauty businesses dominate the high street with record number of openingsAll the news and views from the world of beauty, spa and nails

76% of consumers feel misled by organic beauty labellingThousands of products on sale in the UK make organic

News in brief■ A car showroom beauty salon has opened at an Audi

Harrods opens Wellness Clinic as separate venture from Urban RetreatHarrods opens Wellness Clinic as separate venture from

Hair removal voted most annoying beauty habitBrits have named hair removal their numberone summer

UK spa clients now seeking discounts and social experiencesBrits are looking for bargains and willing to travel

Renowned wellness clinic Viva Mayr opens in LondonMedical wellness group Viva Mayr has opened its first

News in brief■ CND’s Newcastle Academy is offering one student the

News in brief■ The “selfie generation” is helping to drive up the

Blow Ltd announces expansion and new CEO following Unilever investmentBlow Ltd announces expansion and new CEO following

K Spa introduces workplace wellbeing through Department of CalmK Spa introduces workplace wellbeing through Department

News in brief■ Lynton Lasers has announced plans to expand into

Saks announces Beauty Squad and partners with DecléorHair and beauty salon chain Saks has put together a

Aromatherapy Associates and Elemis take home trophies at 2017 CEW AwardsAromatherapy Associates and Elemis take home trophies

Crystal Clear offers PR to salon and spa accountsCrystal Clear is offering its salon and spa accounts

Time to SHINEAre you looking for a new way to show clients you’re the best at what you do? Then enter the Professional Beauty Awards by July 6, to make your mark on a national level

Web watchWe take a look inside Professional Beauty’s digital world

Beauty HubYour one-stop shop where all the latest news, features, products and expert opinions are brought together and streamed by channel

Into the forestAs the redesigned Aqua Sana Sherwood Forest unveils its stunning new Forest Spa, Nora Elias explores its vast facilities and finds out what’s next for the group

Insider beautyInsider, our exclusive statistics about business in salons and spas. It’s the easiest way to stay in the know

Insider spaBusiness has been booming in the spa sector this month

Insider nailsNail techs up and down the country have reported business

Failing betterEvery business mistake should become a lesson. Hellen Ward shares her experience of “failing better” each time, in order to eventually succeed

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

Jody Adele TaylorThe owner of Skin Deep salon in Doncaster and PB’s Therapist of the Year 2017 tells Amanda Pauley how becoming a facial specialist made her successful

Just for MENAs more men become regular waxing clients, the professional brands are developing specialist training. Georgia Seago helps choose the right course for you

Point of differenceMicroneedling’s popularity shows no sign of slowing. Amanda Pauley explores the science and safety precautions to be aware of

Hot toolsFive of the best microneedling devices on the market

STARRY EYEDAt just 23 years old, Sarah-Anne Barham has opened her own salon and been crowned Novalash’s Lash Artist of the Year 2017. Amanda Pauley finds out how she made it to the top

Welcome to BelfastThe Professional Beauty show is back in Belfast this month to bring the best of beauty and education to Northern Ireland

No EXCUSESWith clients looking to shape up for summer, are you offering the advice they need to make long-term changes?, asks nutritionist Kim Pearson

Nail bitesWe meet a session tech speaking out about mental health and check out a first-of-its-kind gel polish remover

BRUSHING UPIn the second part of our coverage of OPI’s s/s ’17 Trend Tour, OPI educator Vicky Knight shares her business-boosting strategy

Constructive dismissalIf an employee walks out following a dispute, you may find yourself faced with a claim for constructive dismissal. David Wright explains how to protect yourself

Soft touchTreatments that soothe from head to toe take centre stage this month, plus we review Decléor’s Pilates-inspired facial

Advanced optionsAn innovative take on sheet mask hits the market, along with some new developments in advanced skincare

Diary datesThe Four Seasons Georges V Hotel, Paris, France The

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