Editor's commentBeauty and nail salons outperformed almost all other

Achieving a dreamHere’s how Lauren Auchterlonie achieved her lifelong dream of retraining and opening her own clinic, with the support of 3D Aesthetics

Laser powerUnlocking the future of laser hair removal with mixedtechnology lasers

The power of skin analysisCosmeditech unveils Soft FX: a breakthrough in skincare analysis that will help you improve client results and increase revenue

Salon growth planRochelle Raye-Anthony shares her journey from solopreneur to The Apprentice runner-up

NewsBeauty and nail salons outperforming other sectors on

The hot listSee which inspiring businesses and individuals made it to the shortlist of the Professional Beauty Awards 2024

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

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

Insider spaSpa treatment business thrived in September, with

Insider nailsBusiness was slightly down on the

On the sceneBehind the scenes at the parties, launches and events in the world of beauty, aesthetics, spa and nails

Mighty mentorsThere are people throughout our lives who inspire us to grow both personally and professionally, and, as business leaders, what a gift it is to be able to pass that on and mentor others, writes Hellen Ward

Ask the expertsOur beauty experts answer your questions about every aspect of running a salon or spa business

Talking to… Teresa TarmeyThe celebrity facialist and skincare expert tells Ellen Cummings about her passion for treating skin holistically and her thoughts on regulation

Small but mightyThe skin’s microbiome is an important but often overlooked aspect of skin health. Ellen Cummings explores what the microbiome does and how you can help clients look after theirs

Microbiome boostCosmeceutical products to maintain the health of your clients’ skin microbiome

Hormones & the skinCigdem Kemal Yilmaz explains how to sync clients’ skincare regimens with various phases of the menstrual cycle

Northern soulWe look back at the highlights from Professional Beauty North 2023, and find out why the event is so key for both brands and visitors

The top techsProfessional Beauty collaborated with The FNP to host the prestigious Nail Competition for another year running. Here’s who won

How to use AI in salonsIt’s the buzzword of the moment but how can you make AI work in a practical way in your beauty business?

Software glossaryStruggling to know where to start with salon software? This guided glossary explores the different aspects that can help you run your business

Know your optionsChoosing the perfect software to suit your unique business needs can be overwhelming, but we’ve got you key software brands

Fresh facedNew treatments this month oxygenate the skin and infuse it with glow-giving ingredients, and we try a deeply hydrating facial

Stay strongThis month’s launches include stabilising skin creams, devices to take your treatments to the next level, and some last-minute Christmas gifts sets

A light touchEmma-Jane North, spa director of Y Spa at Wyboson Lakes, tells Eve Oxberry why cancer touch therapies are central to her business and how spas can be more accessible