Published 09th Feb 2026 A new UK-wide survey has highlighted the growing financial and emotional toll of cancellations and no-shows on beauty and wellness businesses 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 …
Why apprenticeships benefit salons, spas & future therapists
Apprenticeships play a vital role in developing skilled, confident professionals within the beauty industry. For salons and spas, they offer a practical, long-term solution to nurturing talent while maintaining high standards of service. We spoke with Kerry Symons, spa manager at Champneys Henlow, about why apprenticeships work so well for beauty businesses – and how …
How salon owners can spot and prevent burnout in beauty therapists
Burnout is an increasingly common issue among beauty therapists, salon staff and self-employed professionals Long hours, physically demanding treatments and emotional labour mean stress, anxiety and poor sleep are often seen as “part of the job”. However, if left unchecked, they can lead to full burnout. Here, industry experts explain the signs of burnout in …
survey highlights impact & treatments
Global survey of 4,300 women reveals menopause skin changes, wellbeing impact and treatment gaps A global survey of more than 4,300 peri- and post-menopausal women across nine countries has revealed that menopause can trigger multiple skin changes, yet awareness of these changes remains limited. The survey findings were presented by pharmaceutical company Galderma at the …
Portfolio website vs social media for makeup artists
Published 22nd Jan 2026 Social media may help you get seen, but can it really convert clients? We break down when MUAs need a website, when social works best, and why using both delivers stronger results The beauty industry is booming, contributing £13.5 billion a year to the UK’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). For the makeup …
Oriele Frank leaves Elemis after 33 years
Elemis co-founder Oriele Frank has confirmed she is leaving the premium British skincare brand after more than three decades Elemis co-founder and chief product & sustainability officer Oriele Frank has announced that she is stepping away from the brand after 33 years. Frank shared the news in a LinkedIn post, describing her exit as “time …
Pleasure-led wellness and skin longevity among GWS 2026 trends
UK beauty salons and spas are being urged to rethink how they position treatments and experiences in 2026, as new global research predicts a shift away from high-tech, data-driven wellness towards skin longevity, nervous system regulation and more pleasure-led, human-centred care. The predictions come from the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) new Future of Wellness report, …
Government to crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use
The Government has announced plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use, including banning unsupervised sessions and introducing mandatory ID checks, as part of its forthcoming National Cancer Plan The Government has confirmed plans to strengthen sunbed regulations in England in a bid to reduce avoidable skin cancer risk among teenagers, following evidence that …