In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, Dominic Skinner, one of the biggest names working in makeup today, chats to successful MUA James MacInerney (aka James Mac) about how to make a name for yourself in the competitive world of makeup artistry, and the skills and tenacity it takes to succeed. The Pro Beauty …
How Healthy is Your Business? This Tool Will Tell You
Salon software provider Vagaro has launched its Business Health Check tool, a free assessment that helps business owners evaluate the health, stability, and long-term potential of their business. The Business Health Check tool delivers a simple score based on five key areas that drive long-term success: service diversification, customer retention, recurring revenue, pricing flexibility, and technology …
Wellness economy to hit £7.45tn by 2029
The global wellness market reached US$6.8 trillion (£5.17 trillion) in 2024 and is forecast to climb to $9.8 trillion (£7.45 trillion) by 2029, according to new research from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). The Global Wellness Economy Monitor 2025 underlines accelerating growth across most wellness markets, with implications for UK spa and beauty professionals seeking …
The best eyebrow styles for different face shapes
Like fashion trends, brow trends are an ever-changing cycle… but some trends are not right for everyone. So, how can you ensure your clients brows suit them? To achieve the perfect brow, it’s important to learn and understand face shapes to decipher which shape brow works for each client. How to offer a successful brow …
How supplements can benefit your skin and the best supplement combinations
The supplement boom shows no signs of slowing – but knowing which products genuinely improve skin from within is key Here’s how to guide clients through collagen, probiotics, multivitamins and more, with expert insights on the safest, most effective combinations for glowing, healthy skin. How can supplements benefit your skin? “Ingestible supplements leverage your biology …
what colour of the year 2026 means for beauty pros
Pantone announces Cloud Dancer – a “whisper of calm” in a noisy world Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026, Cloud Dancer, is positioned as a symbol of quiet reflection, simplicity and a desire for a “fresh start”. Described as an “ethereal white hue”, the colour is intended to counterbalance overstimulation and the constant demands of modern life. According …
Why winter is the best time to start a waxing routine
Winter is the ideal window to reset hair growth cycles for smoother, finer regrowth by summer As clients look ahead to the warmer months, winter offers the perfect opportunity to begin a waxing routine that delivers smoother skin, softer regrowth and easier long-term maintenance. According to waxing specialists, the colder season creates ideal conditions for …
impact on UK beauty industry, wages and taxes
Updated on 27th Nov 2025 The 2025 Autumn Budget sets out new tax, National Insurance and wage measures that could impact UK beauty businesses The 2025 Autumn Budget was delivered today (November 26) by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the House of Commons. The Budget is the UK Government’s annual plan outlining tax, spending and economic measures for …