WelcomeSpa membership schemes have taken off in recent years

Therapists fight back against campaigns to stop them injecting fillersTherapists fight back against campaigns to stop them

Next-generation customisable skincare tipped as key trendNext-generation customisable skincare tipped as key

Wellness named one of the fastestgrowing markets in the worldWellness named one of the fastestgrowing markets in

Injectables on the rise as Brexit prompts 40% drop in surgical proceduresInjectables on the rise as Brexit prompts 40% drop

News in brief■ Spa Experience by Better has opened its ninth UK

News in brief■ British skincare brand Elemis has launched into four

Campaigners call for microbeads ban to be extended to make-upCampaigners call for microbeads ban to be extended

Somerset council issues warning about unsafe beauty salonsSomerset council issues warning about unsafe beauty

Inside-out skin health and microblading named key global beauty trendsInside-out skin health and microblading named key global

News in brief■ Leighton Denny, founder of the eponymous nail brand

Salon owners warned to carry out background checks on staff amid crackdown on illegal workersSalon owners warned to carry out background checks

L’Oréal invests in beauty tech start-ups with new accelerator business-funding schemeL’Oréal invests in beauty tech start-ups with new accelerator

News in picturesA new subterranean Cowshed Spa will open as part of

News in brief■ Katherine Daniels has unveiled a series of “How to…”

Lava Shells partners with Thalgo and enters Nirvana SpaLava Shells partners with Thalgo and enters Nirvana

Guinot crowns 159 salons of distinctionGuinot awarded 159 salons with Crown status during

Ink London nails devises first training coursesBritish pro nail brand Ink London has launched its

Competition to find upcoming beauty industry talent returnsCompetition to find upcoming beauty industry talent

Break with traditionA luxury spa that merges Roman architecture with contemporary design is set to open at Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square in April, discovers Amanda Pauley

Web watchWe take a look inside Professional Beauty’s digital world

Beauty HubYour one-stop shop where all the latest news, features, products and expert opinions are brought together and streamed by channel

Insider beautyInsider, our exclusive statistics about business in salons and spas. It’s the easiest way to stay in the know

Insider spaThe spa sector reported strong growth in January, with

Insider nailsIt was a tougher month for nail techs after the success

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

Embrace adversityTo be truly successful as a small business owner, you need to learn to love the struggle as much as the rewards, writes Hellen Ward

The devices debateCheap, unsafe machines from some overseas manufacturers are damaging the market and the reputation of the beauty industry. Georgia Seago investigates the risks of buying direct

Alex CollinsMacdonald Hotels’ group director of spa talks Georgia Seago through the company’s plans to elevate its spa offer in a diverse property portfolio

Gut instinctGet clients to consider their gut health and you may just get to the root of their skin issues, discovers Georgia Seago

HIT THE BOTTLECollagen drinks are back in the limelight, with a host of new products offering a liquid solution to clients’ anti-ageing concerns

JOIN THE CLUBSalon membership schemes are growing in popularity but are they worth implementing in your business? Amanda Pauley talks to three owners about how they made them work

IN STYLETake a look at the hottest nail trends spotted on the SS17 catwalks and translate them in salon using our simple step by steps

Splash into summerThe pro nail brands have taken next season’s hottest catwalk colours and put a wearable spin on them to suit salon clients

BLUSHING UPWith pretty matching pinks contrasting with bold glitters, the SS17 catwalks offered plenty of make-up inspiration. We find out how the pro brands have interpreted the trends

10 lessons I’VE LEARNEDSalon and spa owners reveal the things they wish they’d known when they were starting out, and tell Fiona Vlemmiks what they learned from their mistakes

Accessible scienceFollowing a new wave of spa treatments to tackle sleep, stress and nutritional issues, Dr Claudia Aguirre tells Eve Oxberry how therapists can keep up with the science behind wellness

NAILED ITZarra Celik is not only a top UK session tech with a black book full of celebrity clients, but also a master educator for Nail Harmony. Amanda Pauley finds out how she cracked the industry

Nail bitesThe nation’s most common foot problems are revealed and a Nail Harmony master educator opens the doors to her salon, known for acrylic nail art

Face timeFacials that treat myriad skin conditions take centre stage, plus 3D-lipo unveils its latest machine

Modern slaveryThe recent arrests of illegal nail salon workers put

Feet forwardThis month’s round up takes a step in the direction of pedicures, with a sturdy nail file, specially designed pedi polish and all-in-one service kit

Diary datesA beauty trade show for therapists, salon owners, nail

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