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NEWS

43% of beauty and hair businesses back in profit

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We take a look inside PB’s digital world

INSIDER NAILS

When you have first-time clients come through

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With the end of the year

INSIDER BEAUTY

Our exclusive monthly benchmarking stats for each sector of the market

THE TRUTH ABOUT… BOSSES

Being the one holding the salon keys can be tough. Hellen Ward reveals five universal truths all staff should know about what it’s really like to be the boss and running the show

TALKING TO… MARK HERMANN

Dermalogica’s general manager for the UK and Ireland tells us about the brand’s new training programmes, surviving Covid-19 and the company’s plans for the future

BACK TO SCHOOL

If you’ve been tempted into training in semi-permanent make-up then these are the newest courses to sign up to

MADE UP

Semi-permanent make-up treatments are growing in popularity – be it bold brows, enhanced eyes or a perfectly tinted pout. Melanie Macleod explores the different techniques available

WORK HAPPIER

The team at software specialist Beu share three top tips for making your work life happier and easier, while also improving your salon’s productivity and efficiency

GROUND RULES

From maternity leave and sickness to handling staff absence, the NHBF explains everything you need to know about holiday entitlements in this handy guide

THE TIKTOK BOOM

As one of the fastest growing social media platforms, there’s never been a better time to jump on TikTok. Amanda Pauley finds out how salons and spas can use the app to promote their business and attract younger clientele

SOUND EFFECT

International visiting wellness practitioner Michelle Saudan explains the theory behind sound healing and how this modality can be incorporated into your spa offering

NEW LEASE OF LIFE

Taking on a lease can be one of the biggest commitments for your salon business. Denise Ferguson of Find Surveyors shares the key information to know

BODY TALK

This month’s new treatments promise to successfully sculpt, slim and relax the body

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

New products that make performing treatments a breeze and more Christmas collections from the pro brands

FACE FACTS

Leading London facialist Tarryn Warren explains why balancing the microbiome is key to optimal skin health, especially for clients with acne and rosacea