Editor’s CommentWith proposed April reopening dates in England and Scotland, and promising progression across the UK, 2021 is finally looking brighter.

NewsBeauty salons among top 10 local businesses supported by consumers

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

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

Insider spaMany of you have been using this time of enforced closure to focus on your business so your spa operation is raring to go when you can finally reopen. Apart from a quarter (25%) swotting up on the lat

Insider nailsHas your team got Zoom fatigue? With 60% of techs stating that they haven’t undertaken any online nail courses or tutorials during coronavirus lockdown 3.0, it looks like your team may be taking a bre

Level playing fieldEvery day that our beauty businesses are closed is costing us money, so it’s time to call for action on VAT and corporation tax, 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... Fiona PeerlessHaving taken over the company two years ago, Australian Bodycare’s operations director tells Eve Oxberry about the company’s complete rebrand and why she’s confident the salon market will bounce back this year

In seasonFrom wavy line nail art and neat shapes, to rainbow and ’70s-inspired designs, these are the spring/summer 2021 nail trends you need to know, writes Amanda Pauley

Bold & beautifulWith pastel hues, vivid neons and rich tones, these are the showstopping SS21 collections

SS21 Make-up trendsPro make-up artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis talks us through the key SS21 make-up trends and how they will translate from catwalk to Zoom call

Skin school : Adult acneAdult acne can be hard for clients to manage – both physically and emotionally. Amanda Pauley reveals how to address the condition in salon, covering the different grades, triggers, and best ingredients and treatments

Lockdown supportWhile salons remain unable to open, NHBF’s Tina Beaumont-Goddard and Lucy Watson-Smith offer help and advice to get you through

Spot onHelp clients banish acne breakouts and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation with these professional skin products

Make no mistakeIn the third article in our acrylic nails troubleshooting series, Georgie Smedley and Tinu Bello reveal the common mistakes techs make when doing enhancements

Are you in the club?Clubhouse is the new invitation-only audio social media platform that’s been creating a buzz. Digital consultant Debbie Lewis explains how to get in and what to use it for once you’re there

Master new skillsThese new accredited online courses are designed to help you hone your skills and expand your treatment menu

Spring in your stepThis month’s new launches include fruity fragrances, energising body sprays and skincare reformulations to encourage a fresh perspective for the spring season

Time of changeLouise Caithness, managing director of Edinburgh-based Zest Skin Spa group, tells us what makes a good leader and why the salon industry needs to change its business model following lockdown