Management

How to deliver the perfect client consultation: expert beauty therapist advice

Published 14th Nov 2025 The consultation sets the tone for every client journey, from building trust to creating lasting results. Two expert beauty business owners share their proven strategies for delivering consultations that truly connect An effective client consultation is the foundation of every successful beauty treatment. It’s where trust is built, expectations are managed …

Nails

Step-by-step guide, tips and design ideas

Tortoiseshell nails (or “tortie nails”) are a timeless autumn and winter nail trend loved for their warm tones and elegant, layered look Discover how to recreate this sophisticated nail art design using gel polish, plus expert tips and creative twists from professional nail artists. What are tortoiseshell nails? Tortoiseshell nails – also known as tortie …

Industry News

Urban Retreat and Pure Day Spa among Babtac Awards 2025 winners

The Babtac & Cibtac Awards 2025 winners were revealed on Sunday (November 9) during a black-tie dinner at The Fairmont Windsor Park in Berkshire.  This year, the event had 22 categories, created to celebrate salons, spas, beauty therapists, trainers and students. Babtac Awards 2025 winners Advanced AestheticianCarole Lacey, Waterside Aesthetics Beauty TherapistJoanna Bojarska, Beauty by Joanna Bojarska …

Industry News

Wolverhampton launches safety standard scheme for beauty salons

Wolverhampton Council has introduced an initiative to improve standards in non-surgical cosmetic treatments Businesses offering aesthetic procedures such as botulinum toxin, dermal fillers and chemical peels are being urged to sign up for a new voluntary safety standard scheme launched by City of Wolverhampton Council. The scheme, believed to be the first council-run initiative of its kind in the UK, …

Advanced Treatments

the natural alternative to microneedling using spicules

Updated on 11th Nov 2025 As clients increasingly seek results-driven but non-invasive treatments, biomicroneedling has emerged as a powerful alternative to traditional microneedling We speak to leading educators and skin experts about how spicules work, who they suit and why this needle-free technique is redefining skin regeneration. What is biomicroneedling and how does it work? …

Advanced Treatments

Patents for bio-cosmetic products have doubled in last 5 years

Patent applications for ‘bio-cosmetic’ products doubled to 12,130 in 2024 from 6025 in 2020, according to intellectual property law firm Mathys & Squire. Bio-cosmetics are a rapidly growing market of consumer cosmetic products containing biological molecules that promote tissue regeneration and repair.  The number of bio-cosmetic applications also grew 9% to 12,130 from 11,130 last …

Skincare

luxury design and signature skincare

Designing a bespoke beauty space Bukobza’s passion for design predates his career in aesthetics. “Before I left home at 18, I wanted to become an architect and interior designer. When I started working on Waldor, I decided to bring my passion to life and design everything myself. From the interiors to the actual furniture which …