EDITOR’S COMMENTNew research has shown that urban living triggers

NEWSThe future of beauty: personalised diagnostics, sensory experiences

THE FINALISTSThe scores are in and the shortlist for the Professional Beauty Awards 2026 can now be revealed

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

5 eco salons TO FOLLOWFrom eco-friendly practices to organic treatments, these UK beauty salons are leading the way in sustainable and ethical beauty

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

INSIDER SPACURVY KATE September brought steady results for many

INSIDER NAILSROMAN ORIGINALS September proved to be a steady

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

Professional curiosityKeeping yourself and your team curious about the jobs you’re doing, the industry you work in and the potential for new opportunities is vital for success, writes Hellen Ward

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

Talking to… SARAH MICHELLE DURRANTThe winner of Professional Beauty’s Pitch for the Future competition talks to Josie Jackson about how the prize money and support has helped her to get Serene on Scene off the ground

Under PRESSUREChronic stress triggers inflammageing, weakening the skin barrier and speeding up ageing. Ellen Cummings explores how beauty pros can calm and strengthen stressed skin

Is your business built to last?Beauty professionals need to assess their strengths, spot blind spots, and plan for sustainable growth. Here’s how Vagaro’s free Business Health Check tool can help

Calm and collectedThese anti-inflammatory skincare heroes help restore calm, reduce redness and support a healthier, more resilient complexion

SCIENCE MEETS WELLBEINGWith more than 30 years in the beauty and skin health industry, Smita Ahluwalia , founder of Smita London, has built a reputation for combining scientific precision with a holistic touch

10 MICROBLADING tipsNez Hasan has built her reputation as one of the UK’s leading brow artists by combining precision microblading with a passion for natural beauty. She shares 10 tips for fellow professionals to elevate their own work

BROW BRIEFEnhancing the natural brows just got a whole lot easier with these seven professional brow launches

Should you name your business after yourself?Should you put your own name front and centre of your business, or does building a brand with its own identity make it more scalable and saleable?

THAT’S A WRAPA glimpse of what went on at our leading trade shows Professional Beauty North and Autumn

Top techsFind out who won at the Professional Beauty North Nail Competition held in Manchester

Face firstThe North’s most talented makeup artists and skincare pros took centre stage at Professional Beauty North 2025 – find out who won big

Spa resultsThis month we try some spa therapies crafted to deliver both emotional wellness and skincare results, and explore some advanced new facials

Work smartThe latest launches include hard-working, multi-tech devices, active-packed skincare and equipment to make salon life run smoothly

Stepping into a specialismProfessional Beauty’s Electrologist of the Year 2025, Natalie Jackson , tells Josie Jackson about her experience as a specialist in what some might consider a niche treatment