EDITOR’S COMMENTOne of the things that makes the beauty

NEWS43% of beauty and hair businesses back in profit

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

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

INSIDER SPAWith the end of the year

INSIDER NAILSWhen you have first-time clients come through

THE TRUTH ABOUT… BOSSESBeing the one holding the salon keys can be tough. Hellen Ward reveals five universal truths all staff should know about what it’s really like to be the boss and running the show

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

TALKING TO… MARK HERMANNDermalogica’s general manager for the UK and Ireland tells us about the brand’s new training programmes, surviving Covid-19 and the company’s plans for the future

BACK TO SCHOOLIf you’ve been tempted into training in semi-permanent make-up then these are the newest courses to sign up to

MADE UPSemi-permanent make-up treatments are growing in popularity – be it bold brows, enhanced eyes or a perfectly tinted pout. Melanie Macleod explores the different techniques available

GROUND RULESFrom maternity leave and sickness to handling staff absence, the NHBF explains everything you need to know about holiday entitlements in this handy guide

WORK HAPPIERThe team at software specialist Beu share three top tips for making your work life happier and easier, while also improving your salon’s productivity and efficiency

THE TIKTOK BOOMAs one of the fastest growing social media platforms, there’s never been a better time to jump on TikTok. Amanda Pauley finds out how salons and spas can use the app to promote their business and attract younger clientele

SOUND EFFECTInternational visiting wellness practitioner Michelle Saudan explains the theory behind sound healing and how this modality can be incorporated into your spa offering

NEW LEASE OF LIFETaking on a lease can be one of the biggest commitments for your salon business. Denise Ferguson of Find Surveyors shares the key information to know

BODY TALKThis month’s new treatments promise to successfully sculpt, slim and relax the body

TOOLS OF THE TRADENew products that make performing treatments a breeze and more Christmas collections from the pro brands

FACE FACTSLeading London facialist Tarryn Warren explains why balancing the microbiome is key to optimal skin health, especially for clients with acne and rosacea