Editor’s CommentClient demand has boomed this year in many areas of

Hydration, blackheads and sensitivity named top skin health concerns of 2017Hydration, blackheads and sensitivity named top skin

Massage can help repair muscles after injury, finds new studyMassage can help repair muscles after injury, finds

Semilac UK to launch franchise model in spring 2018Polish nail brand Semilac is gearing up to launch a

Facial skincare sales soar due to “spa-ing at home” trendFacial skincare sales soar due to “spa-ing at home”

Hair and beauty outperforms all other sectors on the high streetHair and beauty outperforms all other sectors on the

More people self-diagnose skin conditions than seek professional helpMore people self-diagnose skin conditions than seek

Average beauty spend to rise to nearly £500 by 2022Over the next five years, consumers will be willing

Major UK spa developments on the horizon for 2018 and beyondMajor UK spa developments on the horizon for 2018 and

Babor launches women’s empowerment campaignGerman skincare brand Babor has launched a campaign

High Definition develops new initiatives to support stockistsHigh Definition develops new initiatives to support

Germaine de Capuccini develops therapies for clients undergoing cancer treatmentGermaine de Capuccini develops therapies for clients

Professionalbeauty.CO.UKWelcome to the new and improved Professional Beauty website, packed with a huge array of cool features, created especially for you

PB TVProfessional Beauty’s exclusive video channel offers how-to guides, business advice, treatment demos and more, helping you stay on top of the latest trends

SET FOR SuccessThe full shortlist for the PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY AWARDS 2018 can now be revealed. Check out the salons, spas and beauty professionals hoping to take home one of the industry’s most prestigious awards

Out&AboutBehind the scenes at all the parties, launches and events in the world of beauty and spa

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

Insider spaClient satisfaction is a top priority for you, with

Insider nailsIt’s been a pretty good month for UK nail techs, with

Time TO TAKE StockWith the new year looming, it’s time to have a proper look at what’s selling well and where you should be asking for support from your suppliers, writes HELLEN WARD

Ask the EXPERTSOur experts answer an array of questions about every aspect of running a successful salon or spa business

Tamsin KoslowskiThe owner of NAF! Salon tells Amanda Pauley about opening one of the first specialist nail art salons in Scotland and why a training academy is on the agenda

Speed OF LIGHTTech-based express facials could be the secret to happy clients and increased profit, discovers Georgia Seago

Light upOur pick of some of the best LED devices on the market to incorporate phototherapy into your express facials

Show OF strengthWith new features bringing a broader range of skilled visitors to Manchester, Professional Beauty North 2017 was hailed as a success

Learning FROM THE expertsUncovering trends for 2018, mastering finance and measuring success on social media were among the business-focused topics on the agenda at the new SALON & SPA OWNERS’ CONVENTION

NEW school OF THOUGHTThe Live Stage programmes at PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY NORTH 2017 delivered the inside scoop on trends set to shake up the industry and proven methods to boost business. See which sessions got people talking…

Glory DAYSTechs from across the country displayed their talents during our two-day North Nail Championships 2017. See who came out on top

Battle of the BRUSHESPB North played host to the most popular edition of the Warpaint Make-up Championships to date

A year of innovationWe asked you to nominate the products and techniques that made the biggest hit on your retail shelves and in your treatment rooms this year. Here’s the 20 trends and launches that 2017 will be remembered for

Star SPAS salonsThe winners of the Professional Beauty Regional Awards 2017 were announced in October. We find out what made them stand out

NAIL BITESBehind the scenes at the PB Nail Professional of the Year judging day

SALON SPOTLIGHTBeautifix, Ringmer, Sussex

Reaching a settlementSettlement agreements can be an efficient way to draw a line under an employee dispute or performance issue. DAVID WRIGHT explains when to use them

Glow gettersTreatments that use powerful ingredients and ingenious tech to turbo-charge skin are hot this month, plus we review the newest lash lift on the market

Party onPrep clients for party season with a nifty spray-tanning machine, lots of shimmering shades for nails and skin, plus a false lashes first

Awards judgeSusan Roche, Professional Beauty Regional Awards judge and owner of Newcastle Beauty Clinic, shares the expertise you need to become a beauty awards judge