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NewsCampaign launches to promote qualified professionals and diverse careers in beauty

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

LOSING the LikesPB’s social media editor Chris Halpin takes a look at some potential changes being made to Instagram, and how they might impact your business

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

Insider beautyWith consumers now having to battle environmental aggressors

Getting smart ONLINEThe younger generation will judge a salon first and foremost on its digital presence, and even without a lot of time or budget, there are simple ways to boost yours, writes HELLEN WARD

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

THE best just got betterThe Professional Beauty Awards 2020 will be an all-new standalone summer event. Make sure you’re recognised among the best in the business

Talking to…Eay TaylorThe founder of the eponymous aromatherapy brand talks to Amanda Pauley about the need for regulation in the beauty industry, taking sustainability seriously and becoming a household name

10 reasons WHY SALON WNERS visit PB NorthThe show is back and bigger than ever, returning to Manchester on October 13–14 at new venue EventCity. Leading salon and spa owners reveal why attending Professional Beauty North is essential for their business

Northern LIGHTSSome of the biggest pro brands will be out in force to showcase their innovative launches at PB North. Here is just a taster of the exciting new products and treatments visitors can expect

School’s IN SESSIONWhether you’re looking to upgrade your treatment menu or increase your salon’s reach on social media, there’s education aplenty for all beauty businesses at PB North 2019

Allin the mindThe new Natural & Holistic Stage at PB North is organised by hypnotherapy practitioner Lizzie Falconer. She tells us why spas and salons need to tap into the power of the mind

Game ONProve yourself as the best in your specialism – lashes, make-up or nails – by entering one of the exciting competitions at PB North, and gain much more than a trophy

Lasting IMPRESSIONAdvances in technology from across the globe, coupled with technicians’impressive artistic expression, are making semipermanent make-up one of the industry’s most exciting sectors right now. GEORGIA SEAGO explores the latest trends

ARE mobile beauty BUSINESSES killing high-street salons?As more beauty pros go mobile, traditional salons and spas are having to compete like never before to retain custom. Guinot salon franchisee Justyna Rostek explores the rise of mobile beauty and its impact on high-street salons

TOO MUCH of a good thing?As consumers mix and match active ingredients in self-prescribed regimes thanks to the rise of affordable skincare, product overload is now a real issue. Amanda Pauley explores the trend and how to help clients break this vicious cycle

ENGLISH escapesAutumn’s openings draw on the best of British wellness traditions and reconnect guests with the great outdoors

Making wavesIts dramatic clifftop location has inspired every aspect of the new spa at Mullion Cove. FIONA VLEMMIKS speaks to spa manager Hannah Martin about drawing on, and respecting, the coastal setting

NEW directionIt’s the start of a new era for Bio Sculpture GB. Managing director Richard Lipsitz tells GEORGIA SEAGO all about the company’s rebrand and what the future holds for Re:New Beauty

RETAIL therapyDespite its bustling supermarket location, clever design has helped So Me Beauty Bar in Redhill create an oasis of calm. Fiona Vlemmiks finds out how it was done

Leaving TIME?If an employee resigns impetuously after a disagreement or incident, should you let them change their mind? David Wright explains the legal procedures you need to follow

Tailored RESULTSPersonalised face and body treatments, and some ultravoluminous lash extensions come under the spotlight this month

Tips AND toesIt’s time for nail techs to restock their kits, with new pedi products; nail art accessories, a polymer enhancement system and more

How to make it as an…AssessorAssessing learners on beauty courses involves being incredibly organised, but in turn it can be extremely rewarding, explains VTCT quality lead Sonia Robinson