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, …
Independent UK salon NKD has edged closer to a victory as cosmetics giant L’Oréal scales back its trademark challenge. Just ahead of the hearing, which takes place today (November 5), L’Oréal reduced the scope of its objections to NKD owner Rebecca Dowdeswell’s trademark application for NKD. The dispute began in September 2022, when Dowdeswell applied …
A landmark Upper Tribunal ruling is expected to have major implications for how VAT is applied to aesthetic and cosmetic treatments performed by medically registered practitioners in the UK. Until now, there has been some debate as to whether or not aesthetic treatments should be subject to VAT if they are carried out by a …
Sleep tourism emerges as a leading wellness travel trend for 2025 As the colder months set in, more travellers are swapping adventure holidays for restorative escapes. Sleep tourism – the wellness travel trend centred around rest and recovery – is surging, with 94% of travellers in the US and Europe now searching exclusively for wellness destinations that …
Across April-June 2026, Professional Beauty and Hairdressers Journal International will be holding three summits across Glasgow, Birmingham and Leeds designed to support business growth and promote strategic partnerships. These regional summits are in addition to the inaugural Salon Growth Summit taking place on 1-2 March 2026 at Olympia London. What are the Professional Beauty Group Regional …
Professional Beauty Autumn returned to the Excel London this October, for two days packed full of free education, outstanding networking opportunities, and exciting competitions. Here’s a glimpse at what went on… The stages at PB Autumn With the Professional Beauty Stage and the Health and Wellbeing Stage, visitors had ample access to free education – …
The finalists for the Professional Beauty Awards 2026 can now be revealed. The Professional Beauty Awards are the most prestigous and long-running awards in the industry and celebrate salons, spas, clinics, teams and individuals who set the standard in customer service, business and treatment delivery. This year, there are 15 categories. Book your tickets now to …