EDITOR’S COMMENTSpring is traditionally a time for renewal, and

ACCESS ALL AREASAdvanced aesthetician, educator and salon owner Lola Dansu tells Erin Leybourne what we need to do to encourage new talent into the beauty industry

NEWSGlobal interest in alternative healing and therapies surges

Gentle care for growing skinWith young skincare consumers increasingly experimenting with active ingredients, it’s crucial to educate them on safe and suitable skincare

THE HOUSE of beautyLaura Brand , founder of the The House of Beauty, shares her passion for skincare and why she remains committed to Dermalogica after 25 years

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

5 nail brand owners TO FOLLOWFive brand bosses who have made it big, both in the nail industry and on social media

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

INSIDER SPAJanuary showed steady performance for spa

INSIDER NAILSThe new year began on solid

on the SCENEBehind the scenes at the parties, launches and events in the world of beauty, aesthetics, spa and nails

Integrity IS ALLIn a society where ghosting has become the norm, it’s more important that we show up for each other and for our clients, and demand the same from our suppliers, writes Hellen Ward

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

Talking to… CAROLINE HIRONSThe brand founder, consultant, author, blogger and skincare pro tells Eve Oxberry how she intends to shake up the industry with the launch of Skin Rocks Pro

SPA AND WELLNESS TRENDS for 2025Staying ahead of emerging trends is crucial for spa professionals – here are our top picks for the year ahead

FIT FOR purposeWith an increasing demand for wellness-focused stays, leading spas are incorporating fitness and movement into their offerings. Ellen Cummings asks spa directors how they’re bridging the gap between spa and fitness

SPRING FLINGStep into spring with these fresh tones that make up the newest collections from professional nail brands

Mystical MOMENTNails are taking on spiritual and ethereal elements this spring/ summer. Kezia Parkins explores some of the trends set to take over

SPRING forwardMakeup trends for spring/ summer 2025 include satin skin, raspberry tones and Y2K vibes. Erin Leybourne asks the experts how to channel these into wearable looks for your clients

SUPPORT OUR SALONS... your sayProfessional Beauty’s #SupportOurSalons campaign is calling for relief measures to mitigate the increased costs created in the Autumn Budget. We asked salon owners to share how the changes are impacting them

BACKYARD beautyHome-based salons can be an ideal solution for those looking for an alternative to traditional salon setups. Ellen Cummings explores the experts’ top tips for creating a garden salon

Protecting your brandRebecca Dowdeswell shares her advice for other beauty professionals on trademarking business names following a long-running dispute

SMOOTH flowNew treatments channel the healing energies of the sea and we road test some interesting new facial treatments

PERSONAL TOUCHLaunches this month include smart skin, nail and lash products to help you personalise treatments to meet every client’s needs