Curious about Japanese manicures? Here’s your easy guide to what they are, how they strengthen natural nails, why they’re ...

Discover the top makeup trends for parties and festive events in 2025. From burgundy glam to luminous skin, pro MUAs reveal the looks your clients will request this season.

Patent applications for ‘bio-cosmetic’ products have doubled to 12,130 in 2024 from 6025 in 2020, says leading intellectual ...

The Babtac & Cibtac Awards 2025 winners were revealed on Sunday (November 9) during a black-tie dinner at The Fairmont ...

In 2026, Professional Beauty London will move to October to run alongside Salon International, forming the largest event in the beauty and hair industry calendar. Drawing professional visitors from ...

Tortoiseshell nails – also known as tortie nails – are a layered nail art technique inspired by the natural pattern of a tortoise’s shell. This design combines translucent amber, brown and black tones ...

The finalists for the Professional Beauty Awards 2026 can now be revealed. The Professional Beauty Awards are the most prestigious and long-running awards in the industry and celebrate salons, spas, ...

Autumn/winter 2025 makeup trends are all about creative colour play. From deep berry tones and jewel-toned hues to blurred, skin-first finishes, here’s your complete guide to the makeup shades, ...

From burnout to business success, discover how one salon’s focus on culture, client experience and training turned it into a thriving destination When Anna Inglis opened her salon at the age of just ...

Award-winning nail technician Kirsty McDonough shares how competing in nail competitions helped her grow her skills, build confidence, and open her own salon, Famoria – plus her advice for aspiring ...