By Sasha Whiley Beauty professionals Heather and Tiffany Hughes have launched The Balanced Beauty Pro, an online programme to help beauty service professionals care for their bodies while extending the longevity of their career. Heather Hughes, a somatic movement educator and former UK director of Novalash, and her sister Tiffany, a lash artist, have over …
How to prepare for a beauty therapist trade test
Updated on 10th Sep 2025 Expert tips from salon owners and recruiters on how to impress and land your dream role Trade tests are one of the most important stages in the recruitment process for beauty therapists. They give employers a chance to see your practical skills in action, and give you the opportunity to …
Futureproof your beauty business | The Pro Beauty Pod S2 Ep4
Listen to Futureproof Your Beauty Business: Strategies for Growth and Success – The Pro Beauty Pod (Season 2, Episode 4) How can salon owners futureproof their beauty businesses in 2025 and beyond? In the latest episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, supported by AlmumierMD and recorded live at the Professional Beauty Show, two award-winning salon …
Easy ways to make your beauty salon more sustainable
Are you looking to take steps to become a sustainable beauty salon or spa? We talk to the salon and spa operators who have already made great strides in their business to be eco-friendly, sharing these easily implementable tips so you can do your bit for the environment too. 1. Make simple swaps Mimosa Beauty in …
How to handle in-person and online salon complaints
Despite your best efforts to deliver an exceptional service, there is always a chance that a client might complain. However, receiving complaints doesn’t have to lose your salon business – it all comes down to how you respond. 1. Encourage feedback While it might sound counter-intuitive, receiving complaints can actually help you retain clients in the long …
Do you need insurance for beauty treatments on friends and family?
Even when you’re treating loved ones, accidents can happen. Here’s why having the right beauty insurance in place protects your business, your reputation and your relationships. It’s easy to assume insurance isn’t necessary when offering treatments to friends and family, but even unintentional mistakes can lead to costly claims. Having professional beauty insurance in place …
Industry urged to invite MPs into salons during British Beauty Week
Salon owners are opening their doors to local MPs today (October 24) to help elevate the voice of beauty within government as part of British Beauty Week. Salons across the UK invited their local MPs to visit in order to show them both the importance of beauty salons to the high street and also the …
Flexible skincare packages helping salons grow sustainably
Flexible partnerships are reshaping how salons work with skincare brands, allowing therapists to build profitable facial businesses at their own pace while focusing on long-term skin health In recent years, there’s been growing discussion within the professional beauty industry about the accessibility of skincare brands, particularly whether minimum orders and rigid start-up costs create barriers …