From dark, moody lips to metallic textures, these are the makeup trends your clients will fall in love with this party season The festive period is one of the busiest times of the year for professional makeup artists. Whether you’re perfecting looks for winter weddings, office parties, or New Year’s Eve celebrations, staying ahead of …
Ellisons partners with HONA to expand hypoallergenic nail options
For co-founder Charlotte Henson, the partnership is especially meaningful: “Before Mike and I created HONA, I was a salon owner for eight years and would always order my general stock through Ellisons. “To now see the products that we’ve created available to purchase on their website fills me with such pride. “Ellisons is a distributor …
Top nutrition trends beauty pros need to know
Updated on 24th Nov 2025 Here’s how evolving nutrition trends – from gut health to brain-boosting nutrients – are reshaping beauty, wellness and client results in 2025 and beyond With a multitude of nutritional trends popping up on social media, we explore which ones beauty professionals should know about. Why nutrition matters more than ever …
expert advice for salons and solo pros
Stories that catch a journalist’s eye Not all press is created equal. The experts say that journalists respond to human, useful and timely stories rather than generic announcements (and as a journalist, I agree!). “It’s not enough to have ‘new salon opens’ – so what? Journalists want to know why. Is there a unique technique, treatment, offering …
how to use crystals safely and effectively
Updated on 21st Nov 2025 Crystal healing is becoming increasingly popular in beauty and wellness, but how does it actually work in a professional treatment setting? We speak to the experts to explore how beauty therapists can use crystals safely, ethically and effectively. What is crystal healing in beauty treatments? Crystal healing has become a …
Trevor Steyn on microbiome skincare
Steyn was a visionary chemist and entrepreneur at the pinnacle of probiotic and microbiome research, and through Esse, he was pioneering a new era of personalised skincare. He sadly passed away on November 1, 2025, shortly after we recorded this episode. We discuss the brand’s story, as early adopters of bio-therapeutics and their journey from …
The story behind Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked nails
“My nails are the statement accessory or punctuation mark to these looks,” says Erivo. “Many of the sets have been done late into the night prior to a premiere or full day of press.” “I love watching and learning from the nail artists I work with. These Wicked sets have been some of my favourite …
What is Korean skincare and why is it so popular?
Korean skincare has shifted from a niche trend to a mainstream skincare movement, boosted by viral TikTok routines and a growing focus on skin barrier health But what exactly makes K-beauty different – and why are so many UK consumers turning to it for acne, sensitivity and glowing skin? A study by Well Pharmacy Online …