Updated on 09th Oct 2025 Facials offer more than just skin-deep benefits, providing clients with powerful emotional and mental wellbeing advantages, including stress relief, mood elevation and enhanced self-esteem In the beauty and spa industry, facials are often presented primarily as skin-improvement treatments, targeting fine lines, clarity, hydration or texture. Yet the emotional impact of …
how to protect your own and your team’s mental health
Updated on 10th Oct 2025 Running a beauty business can take a toll on your mental health. Here’s how salon owners and therapists can manage stress, prevent burnout and support their team’s wellbeing Running a beauty business is rewarding, but it can also be one of the most emotionally demanding jobs out there. Between client …
Find out the winners of the National Massage Championship 2024
The National Massage Championship (NMC) 2025 brought together massage therapists from around the world to compete at Professional Beauty Autumn 2025 at Excel London. Over two days, the global competitors showed off their skills in everything from facial massage to advanced/medical massage. The National Massage Championship was organised in partnership with Citylux Massage, Massage World …
Choosing the right skincare brand for your spa
Updated on 20th Oct 2025 Finding a brand that reflects your spa’s values, inspires your team and delights your guests Selecting a professional skincare brand for your spa is one of the most important business decisions you can make. The right partnership doesn’t just elevate your treatment menu, it also strengthens your brand identity, boosts …
Celebrity makeup and nails from the 2025 MTV VMAs
Doja Cat’s bold rep lip The award winner paused her walk on the red carpet to reapply her striking red ‘lipstick’ – MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Lady Danger, paired with MAC’s Lip Pencil in Cherry. However, in a fun twist, eagled-eyed fans will have spotted that it wasn’t actually makeup being reapplied, but an …
Nail and brow salon So.Shell announces latest London location
Nail and brow bar So.Shell has announced the launch of a new location, following continued success in London. The new store will be located in Covent Garden and is set to open mid-November 2025. It will house 12 manicure stations and five pedicure chairs – all designed for simultaneous services – in addition to two dedicated …
Winners of Professional Beauty North Nail Competition 2025 revealed
Some of the best nail techs from across the UK showed their skills in Manchester this weekend at the Professional Beauty North Nail Competition 2025. This year marked the largest ever nail competition to be held in Manchester and, once again, Professional Beauty collaborated with competition directors Jacqui and Sean O’Sullivan. The competition took place …
costumes, nails & makeup ideas
From creepy-cute nails to show-stopping makeup, Pinterest’s Halloween 2025 trends are inspiring bold, personality-first looks Halloween 2025 is all about personality-first, hyper-specific costumes, according to the latest Pinterest Halloween Trend Report. From bug-inspired outfits to Castlecore and Dolled Up aesthetics, people are leaving predictable costumes behind and embracing individuality. Nail techs, makeup artists and beauty …