Therapists Love us“As a recent start up I knew Eve Taylor was the only

Editor’s CommentAt a recent focus group we held here in the PB offices

Scottish Government plans to regulate botox and fillers with new legislationThe Scottish Government is cracking down on unregulated

10 trends set to shake up wellness this yearCircadian health and a wellwashing crackdown are among

Semi-permanent make-up tops list of most profitable treatmentsSemi-permanent brows is the most profitable beauty

Anti-fatigue beauty sales to rocket over next decadeAnti-fatigue cosmetics are growing in popularity, with

Third of women put off aesthetic treatments due to fear of problemsAlmost two thirds of UK consumers (64%) believe there

inbrief// Helping clients make simple eco-swaps in their daily

inbrief// Core by Premier Software has created a sheet mask

Global CBD skincare sales set to reach £741m by 2024Sales in the global CBD skincare market are forecasted

New approval mark for sensitive skin productsThe SGS Group has developed a new symbol for products

Salon group Sunseekers to expand to 31 sites following £2m investmentTanning salon chain Sunseekers Sunbeds is getting a

inbrief// Brand ambassador Mel Sunshine has launched a Dermalogica

2020 aesthetic treatment trend predictions revealedJaw sculpting, “baby botox” and male combination surgeries

Harrods reveals new Beauty Events and Services spaceLondon department store Harrods has completed the final

Aqua Natural launches packaging refill sustainability schemeNatural sugaring brand Aqua Natural has upped its green

Sweet Squared education programme accredited by HabiaGovernment standards-setting body Habia has accredited

Beautiful Minds calls for entries to charity nail calendar competitionBeautiful Minds has launched a nail-themed Charity

diarydates// March 4 UK Spa Association (UKSA) Spring Networking

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

Taking THINGS LIVELive video is one of the best ways to help grow your business online - but many people have concerns about getting in front of the camera. PB’s Social Media Editor, Chris Halpin, shares some tips to help you feel more at ease

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 alternative therapies growing in popularity, offering

Insider nailsSpring is here and with it comes the transition from

A dream TEAM?The bonds that form between a salon team can be strong, and we should promote the fun and support they bring to employees, writes HELLEN WARD

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

Talking to… Clarke TERRIWith a busy salon and boutique spa already under her belt, the owner of Lincoln-based Simpsons Beauty Group tells Eleanor Vousden why the time is right to branch out into aesthetics

What’s HOT for 2020With more than 800 brands launching products, demonstrating treatments and offering business support, PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY LONDON is the must-attend event of the year

WORLD Spa & Wellness CONVENTION 2020Network, learn and grow your spa business with leading voices from across the world

Watch & LEARNWith a host of expert talks and live stages, it’s time to take your skills to the next level at Professional Beauty London

Front RUNNERRaise your profile in the industry by entering Professional Beauty London’s competitive lash, make-up and nail competitions. Here’s what you need to know…

CHANGE of paceThe menopause can play havoc with skin, causing sensitivity, acne and dryness. Help clients manage the symptoms by switching them to a regime designed to nourish oestrogen-depleted complexions, writes Amanda Pauley

MENOPAUSE MASTERCLASSImportant facts and figures therapists need to know about the change

HOW MUCH small talk IS TOO MUCH?Is beauty salon small talk a hinderance to retailing or a necessity to land the sale? Beauty business expert and PB London speaker Liz McKeon weighs in on the issue

performance &DISCIPLINARIESNo one likes taking disciplinary action against a member of staff, but if you have to do it in your salon, make sure you stay within the law, says NHBF director Tina Beaumont-Goddard

Stronger togetherKey market challenges and solutions were uncovered at PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY’S recent salon and spa focus groups, including staff retention and how to tackle rising competition

NEW Season NAILSFrom negative space nails to throwback manicures, these are the spring/summer 2020 trends and new collections you need to know about

FULL STEM aheadAn authentic Russian banya in London is trying to change the UK spa landscape by raising the profile of traditional bathing services, but is it working? Amanda Pauley heads to The Bath House to find out

TIME TO BAN smartphones IN SPAS?Should clients be stopped from using their mobile phones in spas or should we embrace the marketing opportunities they offer? Phil Murphy, director of leisure and spa at Hoar Cross Hall, debates the issue

CAUGHT on cameraWhen is it OK to use CCTV to monitor staff? David Wright outlines the advantages, disadvantages and legal requirements

Boost YOUR engagementIf you’re not looking at engagement rates to measure success, you’re doing Instagram wrong, says Naf! Salon owner Tammy Koslowski

SPRING updateFrom sustainable waxing to the latest lash offering, keep these treatments on your radar this month

Skin SMARTFrom repairing damaged tissue to looking after the environment, this month’s launches include some hard-working skincare formulas

How to make it as a… cancer-trained THERAPISTSharleen Lind, a Made For Life Organics Cancer Touch Therapy-qualified therapist, explains the physical and emotional impacts of treating clients with cancer