The government has released new guidance in working in close contact services from the 19th of July as England moves into Step 4 of easing lockdown measures.

After the initial busy period post lockdown, salons have seen that clients have not returned to the hair and beauty sector in the same numbers as before the pandemic, particularly in the beauty sector whose trade relies more heavily on client experience and social events.

Quick, extremely effective and without any of the risks or downtime associated with surgery, Nose Threads are the nose job you can have on your lunch hour - and the non-surgical tweakment currently taking Instagram by storm.

Shear Haven has launched in the UK with new ambassador Liz McKeon, salon business expert and is providing free anti-domestic violence training for beauty professionals

As of an update of 30th June, cutting and styling afro and textured hair is now standard for hairdressing students in the UK.

Ever felt mislead by a cosmetic that just hasn’t done that much for your skin? Well you’re not the only one, there are plenty of claims made by cosmetic companies on what ingredients are used and and what they can do for your skin - and while those claims are not exactly false, they can be misleading to the consumer.

Over a hectic year of covid issues for so many businesses, Margaret Dabbs has still managed to find time to create this wonderful new charity, supporting children in sports shoes.

Sometimes blush isn’t for the feint of hearted… or that’s at least what we’ve seen with some of the beauty hack trends sweeping Tik Tok that are inspiring innovative ways to applying blush.

To celebrate the launch of @swissline.uk in the UK, we're really excited to have teamed up to give the chance for 4 (!!!) followers to win amazing prizes from Swissline - a brand that is our editor's favourite!

Nadia Rafi, Commercial Director at Feel Good Promotions, discusses talking to your beauty clients about SPF - things they may not know and SPFs for their skin types.

Opening or changing your business structure can be daunting. With over 57% of the hairdressing industry acting freelance according to a survey conducted by the NHBF, the question is - is freelance suitable for you?

The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has launched a new campaign urging people to ‘Book in for Beauty’ to secure the future of salons in the UK. This initiative is being supported by long standing BABTAC member and Skincare Guru Caroline Hirons. As part of the campaign BABTAC has produced some advice for salon owners to make customers feel safe about booking beauty appointments and how to tailor their treatments to suit the current climate.

Jeck - a name for the point at which jaws merge with necks, known formerly as double chins (cruel), softened jaws (charitable) or even nins (clever).

If eyes are the window to the soul, the very least we can do is ensure those windows have an amazing frame - and the frame is not just limited to a good mascara, but it extends into around the eye area. When every skincare product has the instruction “avoid using around the eyes”, it’s fair to wonder “what makes eye creams so special?”

The disparity between communities and the ability for the hair industry to accommodate their needs is staggering. A study by Habia found there are more than 35,000 hair salons in the UK, but only 302 cater to afro hair.

Thérapie Clinic, the biggest provider of laser hair removal in Europe open 4 state of the art clinics across Kingston, Richmond, Wimbledon and Putney Bridge.

The Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa, part of Crerar Hotels, announces the launch of its new wellness facility, the Driftwood Spa which will officially open in June. Located on the Isle of Mull in West Scotland, the new spa is part of Crerar Hotels’ £3 million investment in the hotel to enhance the group’s luxury spa and wellness offering.

With incredible weather and highs of up to 25 degrees, this bank holiday weekend saw many of us out and enjoying the sun. But what if you spent a bit too much time outside and got sunburn? Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Anjali Mahto, shares her top tips and advice below.

This new offering will occupy 141 square metres of space in the store and provides 7 treatment rooms, a nail spa and a retail area.

If you've considered booking a body contouring treatment before, you'll know that it can be hard to know where to start! Which one(s) are best suited to your needs, budget, body type and concerns? Are there any you should avoid? What will work best for you and your unique requirements?