EDITOR’S COMMENTIn a market where rising costs are increasingly

NEWSGrunge makeup, polka-dot nails and sensory scents named

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

5 aesthetic nurses TO FOLLOWFrom myth busting to impressive before-and-afters, these aesthetic nurses are posting content to inspire and educate

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

INSIDER SPARIVER ISLAND The results from this month’s spa

INSIDER NAILSRIVER ISLAND Over a third of nail businesses

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

Team talkTeam performance reviews can be hard to fit in and even harder to face, particularly when there are issues to address, but they are one of the most crucial tasks of a manager, writes Hellen Ward

A touch aboveAbigail Cole, owner of Touch Health and Beauty in Hampshire, shares the impact of advanced treatments on business growth and why education and partnership are key to success

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

FROM CLINIC to academyLucy Astbury, founder of LA Skin Spa and Academy, explains how her partnership with Zemits has enabled her to transform from a clinic owner to a CPD-certified trainer

Talking to… KIRSTY McDONOUGHPB’s Nail Professional of the Year 2025 tells Josie Jackson why the time is right for her to transition into becoming a nail educator and salon owner

THE Inside trackWith a multitude of nutritional trends popping up on social media, Ellen Cummings explores which ones beauty professionals should know about in 2025 and beyond

GUT FEELINGFrom fibre and functional mushrooms to biotics and brain food, these ingestible beauty picks will help clients glow from the inside out

SET FOR successWith live demos, launches and offers across the show, here’s a taste of what the top brands will be showcasing at Professional Beauty Autumn on October 12-13 at ExCeL London

LEARN & networkThe live stages and workshops at Professional Beauty Autumn on October 12-13 will focus on the topics you need to grow your beauty business

MAGIC HANDSNail techs and massage therapists – show the industry what you’re made of as competitions return to Professional Beauty Autumn at Excel London on October 12-13

SETTING UP HOLMESFrom a shed in her mum’s garden to a multi-site salon and academy business, Jasmine Holmes tells us how she built up Holmes of Beauty

NATURAL beautySouth Lodge in Sussex weaves together nature, design and wellness in its spa offering. Ellen Cummings takes a closer look

Is it time to fire your loyal clients?Business mentor Stevey Powell discusses whether loyalty is all it’s cracked up to be when it comes to your clientele

FACE firstWe trial some new advanced skin treatments, and Skin Rocks Pro releases its first facial protocols

PROTECT & RESTORELaunches this month include products to shield skin from environmental aggressors, plus some standout makeup and nail collections

BEAUTY INSIDE OUTWith over 30 years of industry experience, facialist and educator Amba Logan tells Connie Cooper about her inside-out approach to beauty, launching her own business, and what’s in store at Professional Beauty Autumn