Valentine’s planning is looking less like a dash to the card aisle and more like a short haul wellness itinerary. New analysis from Fresha suggests a sharp spike in demand for couples’ spa experiences, with “Valentine’s spa” searches reaching 64,000 in the past month, up 864% month on month, based on Google Search data.

Glow For It, the beauty brand founded by CEO Daisy Kelly, has partnered with lingerie and lifestyle brand Unndr, founded by Sofia Panwar, to launch a limited-edition Valentine’s Day Edit created to support confidence from within.

Thérapie Clinic has rolled out a new set of structured skin treatment packages across the UK, positioning “course-led” skin programmes as a default route for clients seeking measurable change rather than one-off appointments. The SKIN+ range launched nationwide on Monday 26 January 2026 and is available across all Thérapie Clinic locations.

Galderma, the pure-play dermatology category leader, has launched ‘Wake Up To Restylane’, a global campaign that showcases Restylane as an everyday beauty ally. Aligned with the growing desire for effortless, authentic results that restore facial balance and improve skin quality, the campaign highlights Restylane’s unique ability to deliver personalized results that move naturally with expressions to help people look and feel good.

Penhaligon’s has reopened its flagship boutique on London’s Regent Street, an exquisite refurbishment that marks a defining new chapter in the brand’s 155-year legacy. The transformed store is not only a tribute to Penhaligon’s distinguished heritage, but a bold step into a future shaped by craft, creativity and British perfumed tradition.

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.