1+ hour, 29+ min ago  (521+ words) Here, Professional Beauty breaks down the standout makeup looks from the Baftas 2026 and the artists behind them. Wearing a sage green Prada dress, actress Sadie Sink embodied effortless elegance with soft, glowing skin and minimal, modern makeup. Makeup artist Emma…...

7+ hour, 44+ min ago  (474+ words) New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that youth unemployment among 16-24-year-olds has surged to 16.1% " the highest level since early 2015. This is now higher than the EU average for the first time since comparable records began. Overall,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1041+ words) Small businesses are facing cost pressures "as severe as the Covid-19 pandemic" and, in some cases, worse, according to a new parliamentary report on the Government's Small Business Strategy. The Business and Trade Committee has published its Small Business Strategy…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (352+ words) Presenting beauty and wellness insights together for the first time, the report highlights how wellness is now firmly embedded in consumers" routines. In fact, Boots" findings revealed that 40% of consumers view wellness as an essential aspect of their beauty regime,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (613+ words) This study follows the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issuing a warning around the dangers of unlicensed botulinum toxin, following a series of adverse reactions of botulism. "In August 2025, the UK government announced plans for reforms to further regulate cosmetic…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1313+ words) Of course, spas have been offering contrasting hot and cold therapy options such as saunas, steam rooms and ice caves for decades, but the new generation of contrast therapy fans are accessing these types of facility in a more structured…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (389+ words) Find out more about social media at our expert panel The 30-Minute Social Strategy: Build Visibility, Sales and Bookings Fast at the Salon Growth Summit on March 2. Social media can become extremely overwhelming as a business owner, and I know…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (817+ words) Cancellations and missed appointments are no longer an occasional inconvenience for beauty and wellness businesses. According to new research from salon software brand Fresha, only 8% of UK salons, spas and grooming businesses say they never experience cancellations or no-shows. For…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1082+ words) With K-beauty continuing to dominate globally, it's no surprise that this next-generation lash lift has arrived from South Korea. But what makes it different from a traditional lash lift " and why are so many professionals making the switch? A Korean…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (495+ words) Find out more about how to futureproof your salon at our expert panel 5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Salon at the Salon Growth Summit on March 1. The beauty industry has always moved fast, but the last few years have felt like…...