Professional Beauty - May 2026

In this edition


EDITOR'S COMMENTThere’s a growing conversation around the gap between education
PB NEWSFrom changing learner attitudes to advances in regulation, here’s what’s shaping the industry now
PROFESSIONALBEAUTY.CO.UKWe take a look inside PB’s digital world
ON THE SCENEBehind the scenes at the parties, launches and events in the world of beauty, aesthetics, spa and nails
Insider BEAUTYOur exclusive monthly benchmarking stats for each sector of the market
Insider SPAMONSOON March 2026 delivered a broadly steady performance, with
Insider NAILSVERY March was steady for nail businesses, with
Prejuvenation eraThe team at Zemits explains how preventative facial technology is reshaping the treatment menu for a longevity-conscious clientele
The Birmingham Regional Growth SummitOur Regional Growth Summits return on May 11, 2026, at the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham, bringing salon, spa and clinic owners together for a focused day of business growth, strategy and inspiration
Conscious couplingChanging brands is a huge decision for any salon. But sometimes the upheaval is worth the outcome if it means better service, writes Hellen Ward
Raising standardsNo shortcuts, just standards. How LIA is raising the bar in beauty and aesthetics education
ASK THE EXPERTSOur beauty experts answer your questions about every aspect of running a salon or spa business
TALKING TO… Fiona JacksonNewly qualified therapists are entering the workplace with technical skills but limited real-world experience. Fiona Jackson tells Eve Oxberry how her new RISE programme is working to address this gap
Skin in the gameAs clients become more skin-savvy, Ellen Cummings explores how beauty businesses can adopt a more skincare-led approach to waxing services
Smooth operatorsAs waxing evolves into a more skincare-led service, these products help therapists prep, protect and treat the skin for better results and happier clients
Skin rewiredAs Skin Authority expands into the UK and Europe, founder Celeste Hilling tells Eve Oxberry how a tech background and a focus on therapists have shaped a business built on prevention and long-term relationships
Price for profitFrom recalculating treatment times to introducing memberships and tiered pricing, Eve Oxberry explores how salon owners are finding practical ways to improve profitability
Beauty pivotAlexandra Georgio shares her journey from owning a celebrity skin clinic to becoming the managing director of Skeyndor's UK distribution company, Clinic Brands
Crystal healingCrystals are seeing a resurgence in popularity. Ellen Cummings explores how beauty therapists can use them ethically and effectively to enhance the client experience
The antioxidant advantageDr Des Fernandes, founder of Environ and pioneer in vitamin A skincare, tells us how a moderate SPF combined with a potent antioxidant profile can offer a sophisticated approach to UV protection
Lymphatic drainage specialistsThese practitioners are carving their niche in the lymphatic drainage space
Reset & rechargeNew treatments this month provide holistic support and rejuvenating experiences for clients
Summer glow-upThis month’s latest launches are perfectly placed to help your clients level-up their beauty routines ahead of the upcoming summer months
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