Editor’s CommentThere’s never been a more important time to focus on

Salons across the UK join together for campaign to encourage women to get smear testsSalons across the UK join together for campaign to

Vitamin C, essential oils and diverse foundation shades set to dominate product sales in 2018Vitamin C, essential oils and diverse foundation shades

Modern slavery in salons back in the spotlight as new arrests are madeModern slavery in salons back in the spotlight as new

Hair and beauty jobs in Ireland soar by 56%The hair and beauty industry in Ireland saw a 56% increase

inbriefHD Brows has launched weekend training dates at its

London set for a spate of innovative beauty and wellness openings in 2018London set for a spate of innovative beauty and wellness

Lesley Blair outlines plans as she takes on role of chair at BabtacLesley Blair outlines plans as she takes on role of

inbriefPB Award-winning Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall has collaborated

Black Skin Directory launches to connect women of colour with experienced therapistsBlack Skin Directory launches to connect women of colour

Industry remembers Louella Belle founder Lisa CrookTributes have been flooding in for Lisa Crook, founder

diarydatesProfessional Beauty GCC & World Spa & Wellness

Sienna X launches retail range into BootsSienna X has launched a small selection of retail products

Vita Liberata acquired by US pharmaceutical companyProfessional tanning brand Vita Liberata has been sold

Novalash names 2018 UK brand ambassadorsPro lash brand Novalash has announced its line up of

professional beauty.co.ukWe take a look inside PB’s digital world

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

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 spaSpa treatment figures soared in December when compared

Insider nailsDecember was a good month for the nail industry, with

developing EntrepreneursTo encourage women to be business leaders, we need to be more flexible in the way we operte, writes HELLEN WARD

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

Talking to… Katie WalkerThe Pride of Britain Awards winner talks to Amanda Pauley about opening her own salon after escaping a violent partner and her dream to train domestic violence survivors in hair and beauty

Show hot listWe uncover the key launches not to be missed at PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY LONDON on February 25–26 at ExCeL

So much to seeIt’s the 30th anniversary of PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY LONDON on February 25–26 at ExCeL. Here’s a taster of the launches and trends that visitors will be the first to spot

The future of spaThe World Spa & Wellness Convention will see renowned international speakers share their insight on the disruptors and innovations set to shape the spa market this year

Take your SEATThere are an incredible 11 education and training programmes running at PB London at ExCel on February 25–26. Here are a few of the sessions you can’t afford to miss

Talons at the readyWant to make a name for yourself as a leading nail tech? Put your skills to the test at the INTERNATIONAL NAIL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 at Professional Beauty London

Game faceAspiring and accomplished MUAs can show off their skills in make-up mastery at the WARPAINT MAKE-UP CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018

BUILDING A SUPPORT SYSTEMMental health is in the spotlight at the moment but it’s not just about clients. There are any ways in which employers can look out for themselves and their staff, discovers GEORGIA SEAGO

Light fantasticLaser and IPL can offer serious profit potential far beyond hair removal. FIONA VLEMMIKS explores the capabilities of this versatile tech

Speedy recoveryIf you’re considering making the move into using laser or IPL to treat skin concerns, check out these skincare products to help speed up clients’ downtime

Raising THE BARSarah-Anne Barham has made the leap from home-based lash artist to successful business owner, opening her first salon in Felixstowe, Suffolk. AMANDA PAULEY discovers how specialising in lashes has paid off

Time to celebrateDon’t miss your chance to party with the best in the industry at the PB and WSW Awards

Sharing BUSINESSIDEASMichelle Quimby of Body Contour in Cheshire won a day of business advice in PB North’s Win Mark competition. We catch up with her to see what she learned

Bullying harassmentWith harassment cases hitting the headlines, DAVID WRIGHT takes a closer look at the claims you’re likely to see in a salon, and the steps you should take to tackle them

NAIL BITESA new app launches to get a precise colour match on polish, and we explore the new S2 HQ to find out how the move will benefit its salon and tech accounts

WELCOME HOMESweet Squared has moved to a purpose-built office and warehouse. Georgia Seago went to Leeds to check it out and catch up with co-founder Samantha Sweet

IN A different leagueA sneak peek at the hottest treatments launching at Professional Beauty London, plus we review The Ned’s rejuvenating hammam experience

Vitamin BOOSTWonder ingredient vitamin C makes several appearances in advanced skincare this month, giving clients a much-needed winter-time pep up

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How to make it as an… aesthetic therapistMartine Jarman, skin health expert and director of SkinGenius Clinic in Cheshire, reveals how to make the move from beauty therapist to aesthetician