A new fixture is set to join the UK’s professional event calendar this autumn as the Aesthetics Beauty Education (ABE) Expo South West prepares for its inaugural launch. Scheduled for 17-18 September 2026, the two-day event will be hosted at Ashton Gate Stadium, positioning itself as a strategic hub for the region's expanding wellness and clinical sectors.

LANEIGE announces KATSEYE as its new global partner, bringing the globally connected pop phenomenon to the forefront of its latest lip innovation, JuicePop Box Lip Tint.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has launched a significant crackdown on the tanning industry, banning advertisements from five separate firms for making "misleading and irresponsible" safety and health claims. The rulings, published on 21 January 2026, target the use of terms like "safe tanning" and assertions that sunbeds can treat medical conditions.

The Fragrance Shop (TFS) has reported a record-breaking holiday period, led by its strongest Christmas Eve performance to date. The Manchester-headquartered retailer saw sales for the nine weeks ending 3 January 2026 rise 6.3% against the previous year.

The Hair & Beauty Charity is set to rally the industry together for its inaugural Tennis Tournament, taking place on Monday 11 May 2026 at Weybridge Lawn Tennis Club in Surrey.

Healthxchange, the UK and Ireland’s No. 1 aesthetics distributor, has launched a new tech-enabled ePharmacy designed to simplify how aesthetic clinicians discover, purchase, and manage products online.

Six Senses London will officially open on March 1, 2026, marking the brand’s first destination in the United Kingdom and a key moment in its urban awakening. Located within The Whiteley in Bayswater, the hotel brings Six Senses’ wellbeing-led philosophy into a city setting, introducing a different rhythm for London.

Cosmetic Physician Partners Europe (CPPE), the fast-growing network of physician-led medical aesthetic clinics across Europe, has announced two new UK partnerships with AL Aesthetics and McKeown Medical, further strengthening its footprint across England and Scotland.

The Lab Co., part of Lab Atelier Brands, is proud to announce that it has achieved a groundbreaking global first milestone as the first fragrance house to be approved by Breast Cancer UK. This prestigious partnership underscores The Lab Co.'s commitment to safety and transparency in the fragrance industry having been first to remove all known carcinogens, hormone and endocrine disruptors from its formulations and fragrances across its full clean fragrance and home portfolio — fine fragrance and body care will extend these standards to skin in 2026.

Following the success of The Blow Dry Club, HOB Salons has launched a new initiative designed to maximise the client experience while encouraging loyalty and retention — introducing The Colour Club.

Kory Marchisotto, Chief Marketing Officer, e.l.f. Beauty, and Jon Evans, founder and host of “Uncensored CMO.” have announced the launch of “Uncensored Renegades,” a new weekly podcast featuring unfiltered, fast-moving conversations about leadership, culture and the real work of modern marketing. Regular episodes of “Uncensored Renegades” will begin on Jan. 16, 2026.

Skin + Me has named Smart Works as its exclusive Invite A Friend charity partner for 2026, linking customer referrals to donations that will support the UK charity’s interview coaching and workwear provision for women seeking employment.

iS Clinical, the global luxury cosmeceutical brand, has announced the addition of a new partner to its UK network: Dr Priya Verma, a highly respected, London-based, aesthetic doctor known for her science-led, patient-focused approach to skin health.

M·A·C has launched its I Only Wear M·A·C Lipstick campaign, celebrating famous lip looks from around the world while spotlighting new additions to its matte lip portfolio across Powder Kiss and M·A·Cximal.

Estée Lauder today announced that it has signed acclaimed British actress, Daisy Edgar-Jones, as its newest Global Brand Ambassador.

Alma has appointed Eyal Ben David as Chief Executive Officer, as part of a wider leadership transition approved by the board of Sisram Medical, Alma’s parent company. Under the changes, Lior Dayan will move from CEO into the role of Chairman of Sisram Medical, while Ben David takes over day to day leadership at Alma.

Wigmore Medical, the UK's leading aesthetics and beauty distributor have expanded their distribution partnership with IMAGE Skincare. The agreement will see Wigmore Medical's exclusively distribute the whole IMAGE range across all channels covering aesthetic, spa and D2C.

Townhouse, the UK’s market-leading luxury nail care destination, is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Priority from O2, designed to bring a little brightness back to the start of the year.