Editor’s CommentWelcome to our rebrand issue. You’ll have noticed a

Aesthetic treatments regulation debate reaches ParliamentThe Government has admitted shortcomings in non-surgical

Beauty therapist saves four clients’ lives after spotting cancerous molesBeauty therapist saves four clients’ lives after spotting

Professional Beauty rebranded under Professional Beauty GroupProfessional Beauty rebranded under Professional Beauty

New eco-friendly method for developing nail acrylics discoveredNew eco-friendly method for developing nail acrylics

inbrief// CACI’s celebrity fan base is on the rise, with Loose

inbrief// Lash Perfect Lash Lift training took place at the

Beauty therapists could be recognised by JCCP with new pathwayBeauty therapists could be recognised by JCCP with

Aesthetic clinic chain Sk:n plots growth following sale to Tri SpanAesthetic clinic chain Sk:n plots growth following

inbrief// Cidesco has launched an Expert Guide to Becoming

Sorbet shuts London salons blaming UK’s “inferior” beauty therapist trainingSorbet shuts London salons blaming UK’s “inferior”

Beautiful Minds joins industry together to support mental healthBeautiful Minds joins industry together to support

Phorest Salon Owners’ Summit welcomes more than 500 delegatesPhorest Salon Owners’ Summit welcomes more than 500

Sweet Squared takes on Light EleganceSweet Squared, which distributes CND, Lecenté, Moroccan

Michelle Keegan named Nouveau Lashes ambassadorProfessional brand Nouveau Lashes has announced actor

diarydates// March 3–5 INNOCOS Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa

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

What’s hoton PB ONLINEYour one-stop shop where all the latest news, features, products and expert opinions are brought together and streamed by sector-specific channels

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

Insider beautyOur exclusive monthly benchmarking stats for each sector of the market

Insider spaWith clients more educated on the benefits of holistic

Insider nailsMaking sure your techs’ skills are up to scratch is

Lessons LEARNEDAny successful business owner will have made numerous mistakes on their journey. HELLEN WARD shares some of her own, and explains how you can learn from them

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

Talking to…Sue GoddardCenter Parcs’ group leisure manager tells Georgia Seago how the evolution of Aqua Sana is a key driver for the company’s first site outside of the UK

A NEW pathThree salon owners and managers tell GEORGIA SEAGO how their unconventional routes into the industry didn’t stop them from achieving success, and why coming from a non-therapist background can sometimes be an advantage

The bright sideFrom nearly nudes to neon brights, be inspired by SS19 catwalk nails and pick up ideas to translate the looks using the latest professional polish collections

Colour popThe latest launches provide all the tools you need to create on-point nails this season

Bold MOVESSALLY SALON SERVICES ran a SS19 photoshoot to showcase the latest trends in beauty. Lydia Mormen went behind the scenes

Greener pasturesA 44,000sq ft eco-friendly hotel spa is opening in Horsham – a sister property to the renowned Pennyhill Park. AMANDA PAULEY gets a first look at The Spa at South Lodge

Winds of CHANGEAs the International Institute for Anti-Ageing (IIAA) celebrates its 25th anniversary, founder David Alpert talks about the company’s eco ethos and why the beauty industry needs to invest in more sustainable practices to help reduce plastic waste

Making the gradeAre schools responsible for the drop in students coming into the industry or is it employers’ fault for not doing enough?, asks JO HARRIS, general manager of The London School of Beauty and Make-Up

Spas GET spiritualGEORGIA SEAGO finds out why spiritual healing therapies are trending in salons and spas

4 WAYS you’re losingmoneyWith the uncertainty of Brexit hanging in the balance, we’re all looking at ways to cut costs. Business consultant LIZ HOLMES outlines four mistakes your salon or spa could be making

When CLIENTS turn BADRude or aggressive customer behaviour is unfortunately something spas and salons have to deal with. BECKY WOODHOUSE, founder of Pure Spa & Beauty, explains how to handle challenging clients

NAIL BITESA celebrity nail artist opens her own studio, Orly walks us through extensions created with its latest innovation and we explore a hot salon in Manchester

SALON SPOTLIGHTNew Church House, Manchester

Recovering TRAINING costsIt can be expensive to train staff, only for them to leave and take that knowledge to a competitor. DAVID WRIGHT explains the legalities of reclaiming training costs

Right on TARGETTargeted anti-aageing treatmtents for the eyes and hands, as well as the face, showscase in our pick of treatmtents launches this month

Glowing UpClients will be glowing all over with new highlighters, LED tech and tanning drops

How to make it as a… head therapistHelen Hill is head therapist at The Elan Spa at Mallory Court in Leamington Spa. She outlines the pathway to successfully advance from trainee to nurturing a team