EDITOR’S COMMENTWith salons, spas and therapists still adjusting to

NEWSMassage and touch therapy could reduce sick days

POWER COUPLESCombining electrotherapy with the active ingredients in aromatherapy-based skincare can lead to impressive skin results. Matt Taylor, brand and education manager at Eve Taylor London, explains how to make it work for your clients

GET ACCURATE ENERGY BILLS WITH SMART METERSAvoid estimates and only pay for what you use. Ask your energy supplier if you are eligible for a smart meter

PROFESSIONALBEAUTY.CO.UKWe take a look inside PB’s digital world

INSIDER BEAUTYOur exclusive monthly benchmarking stats for each sector of the market

INSIDER SPARIVER ISLAND With clients returning to your spa

INSIDER NAILSLIPSY With clients focused on washing their hands

THE RETAIL DILEMMAThe rise in online shopping during the pandemic has heightened the challenge of retailing in salons and spas. Hellen Ward explains why professional brands should be careful not to burn their bridges

ASK THE EXPERTSOur beauty experts answer your questions about every aspect of running a salon or spa business

TALKING TO… CATHY BALL & FRAN ROWLANDAs renowned spa director Cathy Ball retires and hands the reins to Fran Rowland, Eve Oxberry speaks to both about the secrets of Calcot & Spa’s longevity, and what lies ahead

OFF THE MARKAs we head in to summer, arming yourself with the knowledge to treat hyperpigmentation and melasma will help you to provide your clients with the best course of action, finds Eleanor Vousden

GET EVENHelp your clients prevent and clear pigmentation and melasma with these brightening home care treatments

FRESH STARTSupplier Professional Beauty Systems is helping salons bounce back strong with a refresh of its core brands Crazy Angel and Kaeso, as well as new training. Brand manager Caitlein Hannigan gives us the lowdown

CLOSE CALLWith contact allergies a growing concern, Amanda Pauley caught up with tech Georgie Smedley to find out how to prevent them from occurring and get her top for working safely

SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCENikki Smith has overcome many business challenges during her 25 years operating The Waxing Station in Stalybridge. From managing expansion to staffing issues, the salon owner shares her pearls of wisdom with Amanda Pauley

MAKING WAVESDuring one of the toughest ever years for the industry, multimillion-pound Wave Garden Spa has opened in Snowdonia, with hopes to become one of the UK’s leading wellness destinations. Amanda Pauley gets the lowdown

BRIGHTER DAYSInnovations to tackle maskne and lift the mood top this month’s launches as we prepare for sunnier days ahead

SPECIAL DELIVERYThis month’s hot new treatment launches use advanced technology to deliver active ingredients deeper into the skin