Autumn/winter 2025 makeup trends are all about creative colour play. From deep berry tones and jewel-toned hues to blurred, skin-first finishes, here’s your complete guide to the makeup shades, textures and techniques defining the season. Dark tones remained prominent in the autumn/winter 2025 fashion circuit, with trend forecaster WGSN reporting that these shades accounted for 33% …
Ghost nails, blood splatter & more
Looking for fresh Halloween nail inspiration for 2025? Whether your clients love eerie elegance or full-on fright-night glam, these nail art looks will keep their manicure on-theme all weekend. Here are five fun Halloween nail art ideas from our followers on Instagram. Ghost nails with a cat eye twist These ghost nails by @jark.nails perfectly blend …
how to protect your beauty business
Updated on 28th Oct 2025 Cybercrime is evolving faster than ever, and small beauty businesses are now prime targets. Experts explain why salons and spas can no longer afford to ignore cybersecurity and how to stay one step ahead October is Cyber Awareness Month, a timely reminder that the digital threat landscape has shifted dramatically. …
Common mistakes, perfect ratios & arch placement advice from top techs
Perfecting acrylic nails takes skill and precision. From mastering your liquid-to-powder ratio to getting the arch placement right and avoiding over-filing, we asked leading nail experts to share their best acrylic application tips and common mistakes to avoid Whether you’re a new nail tech or an experienced pro, here’s how to create flawless, long-lasting acrylic sets. …
Where is Sephora in the UK?
Sephora UK is accelerating its store expansion, aiming to open 20 locations by 2026, with further growth and a potential London flagship planned for 2027/2028 Sephora UK is fast-tracking its physical retail growth, with managing director Sarah Boyd targeting 20 UK stores by the end of 2026. Following the successful launch of 11 stores in …
Landmark VAT ruling could change how aesthetic treatments are classified
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 …
Hot lash trends for 2025
With a little TikTok research and some help from the experts, we uncover the hottest lash trends. Being able to extend the lashes with something other than mascara first became possible in 1911, after Canadian inventor Anna Taylor patented the first ever artificial eyelashes. Her invention included glue-on lashes, or strip lashes, thought to be made …
Top European cities for sleep tourism in 2025 revealed
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 …