The iconic British beauty brand celebrated for its vibrant, fun, and affordable makeup, is embracing a bold new era. Rooted in its rebellious origins in the 1980s London punk scene, Barry M was the first cosmetics brand to introduce a range of 100 coloured nail paints to the market... literally, on Ridley Road Market in London's East End. Over 40 years, the company evolved into a pretty and polished brand, predominantly appealing to a younger customer base. Whilst it remains loyal to that clientele, Barry M is now revisiting its roots and reflecting a more raw aesthetic, appealing to a wider range of consumers and showcasing real beauty in all its forms. 

RevitaLash Cosmetics, globally recognised for its innovative lash, brow, and hair beautification products, announces an expanded three-year partnership with the UK-based breast cancer charity Future Dreams, that incorporates the funding of a groundbreaking cancer research study at the world-renowned Francis Crick Institute in London. Through this multifaceted partnership, RevitaLash Cosmetics will contribute €135,000 to sponsor the Breast TRACERx (TRAcking Cancer Evolution through Therapy (Rx)) project at the Francis Crick Institute, as well as practical and emotional support provided by Future Dreams for those who have been touched by breast cancer.

For the first time, The Sunday Times has shone a spotlight on the biggest players behind Britain’s booming beauty industry, revealing the top 30 wealthiest individuals shaping the £27 billion sector. From heritage names to social media-fuelled upstarts, the inaugural Beauty Rich List charts a new era of glamour, grit, and growth.

Ellisons has officially opened the doors to its brand-new beauty salon and clinic furniture showroom in Coventry—marking a first-of-its-kind destination in the UK dedicated exclusively to beauty professionals.

Treatwell is calling time on no-shows with the launch of its new #TreatYourSalonWell campaign, tackling one of the most pressing challenges in the UK hair and beauty industry. As salons across the country face soaring financial pressure, missed appointments are contributing to a staggering £1.6 billion in lost revenue each year.

GAIA Skincare, the female-founded wellness and spa brand, is thrilled to announce three new spa partnerships this spring, with Farlam Hall Hotel and Restaurant, who are also a PoB Hotel partner, Skylark Country Club located in Hampshire, and Kinnettles Hotel in St Andrews.

Thérapie Clinic took over Central London this week with a bold and unforgettable series of flash mobs, celebrating the launch of their latest Laser Hair Removal campaign, “Your Bush, Your Rules.” The high-energy spectacle unfolded in three iconic locations—Piccadilly Circus, Tottenham Court Road Station, and Stratford Station—turning heads and sparking conversations about personal choice in hair removal.

Phoenix Beauty, a leading distributor of premium and niche fragrance brands, is delighted to announce its appointment as the exclusive UK distribution partner for BORNTOSTANDOUT, a visionary fragrance house renowned for its bold, rebellious, artistic scents.

Sassoon is proud to introduce Sassoon Connect to the UK, a groundbreaking global initiative designed to elevate hairdressing education in schools, colleges, and salons. This innovative program allows institutions to integrate Sassoon’s world-renowned training into their curriculum, providing students with a prestigious Sassoon qualification at an accessible cost.

Leading aesthetic Doctor, Dr. Manav Bawa, has been announced as the new Clinical Ambassador for Fade Out, a trusted name in brightening and hyperpigmentation skincare solutions for over 40 years.

L’Oréal Groupe today announces the L’Oréal Act for Dermatology, a €20 million, five-year programme spearheaded by its Dermatological Beauty Division. The programme aims to democratise access to skin health to support the 2.1 billion1 people in the world living with skin disease. As part of the programme, the Groupe is embarking on a partnership with the WHO Foundation, to support the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) efforts to combat common skin diseases and contribute to increasing awareness of the impact of skin diseases globally. 

Haircare is getting a major shake-up with the launch of Being Haircare, a new, community-led brand designed to simplify hair routines for every hair type. Landing exclusively at Superdrug, Being is on a mission to eliminate the confusion in haircare with tailored, effective solutions at an accessible price point.

Treatwell, Europe’s leading hair and beauty booking platform, is making a bold return to Out Of Home advertising with a striking new campaign designed to inspire Londoners to prioritise self-care. Running from 10th March to 6th April, the campaign marks Treatwell’s first OOH activation in four years. During this time, the brand has focused on enhancing its tools for salons, further strengthening its position as ‘the gateway to treating yourself well.’

CurrentBody is set to open its highly anticipated aesthetic clinic in March, located on the prestigious Alderley Edge High Street, in the heart of Cheshire. Situated just minutes from CurrentBody’s headquarters, The Clinic spans an impressive 2,837 sq ft across three floors, featuring five state-of-the-art treatment rooms, a reception area, an Observ analysis room, and a dedicated event space. With this new venture, CurrentBody brings its renowned home-use devices full circle, back to where the journey began.

Spoil the mother figure in your life with a memorable afternoon tea like no other as The Landmark London launches its new Tea & Tarot experience in partnership with luxury skincare and fragrance brand, ARgENTUM. Available on 29th and 30th March only in the iconic Winter Garden Restaurant, enjoy delicate patisserie, freshly baked scones and refined savouries, complemented by Champagne and a selection of teas inspired by ARgENTUM’s alcohol-free fragrances which are rooted in personality archetypes and varying energies.

The hair and beauty sector is urged to take action by supporting the Salon Owners and Employers action day that will take place on March 17th in central London. 

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) is thrilled to announce a major evolution of its highly anticipated Top 100 Influencer Index. Now in its fifth year, due to overwhelming demand and the incredible talent within the sector, the awards will now be divided into two distinct categories: the Top 50 Hair Influencer Index and the Top 50 Beauty Influencer Index.

London's Top Secret Comedy Club has announced a ban on guests who have undergone Botox treatments. The club, renowned for hosting prominent comedians like Jack Whitehall and Amy Schumer, implemented this policy on March 5, 2025, citing concerns that "frozen faces from Botox impact the entire atmosphere." ​

indē wild, an Ayurvedic beauty brand, has raised $5 million in a funding round led by Unilever Ventures, with participation from existing investors SoGal Ventures and True. This investment aims to bolster the brand's international growth and strengthen its partnerships with major retailers. ​

Space NK, the British luxury beauty retailer, has announced plans to open a new flagship store at 214 Oxford Circus later this year. This 4,600-square-foot location will feature the retailer's latest purpose-built beauty experience concept, offering customers access to a curated selection of luxury beauty and skincare brands. ​