Sam Conniff’s ‘Be More Pirate’ Masterclass is coming to the Salon Growth Summit We are excited to announce Sam Conniff, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and creator of the Be More Pirate movement, as a keynote speaker on The Business Stage at Salon Growth Summit 2026. Taking place on Monday, March 2, from 13:30 to 15:00, …
Best blush formulas, shades & placement
With new blush formulations launching constantly – from powders and creams to liquids and jellies – many clients struggle to identify which option truly suits their skin. For makeup artists and beauty professionals, understanding how to match blush formulation, shade and placement to skin type, age and complexion is key to achieving the most flattering …
Winter spray tan tips for salons: marketing & client retention
Keep clients glowing through the colder months with winter spray tan marketing that focuses on confidence, self-care, and expert seasonal skincare tips The winter months are traditionally the quietest season for tanning services because as temperatures drop and layers increase, many clients feel less urgency to maintain a bronzed glow. There are fewer social events …
Magnesium benefits for skin, stress and sleep
Updated on 17th Dec 2025 As understanding of magnesium’s role in skin health, stress regulation and sleep continues to grow, this mineral is being re-evaluated as a serious tool for professional beauty and wellness From topical treatments to targeted supplementation, magnesium’s broad physiological impact is positioning it as a valuable addition to both treatment menus …
How to incorporate CBD oil in beauty products and treatments
You’ve probably already heard a lot about CBD oil in beauty, and if you haven’t, expect clients to start asking questions. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil comes from the cannabis sativa plant but doesn’t have any psychoactive properties, so is fully legal in the UK. The difference between CBD and cannabis as a drug lies in the strain …
luxury Hampshire resort opening 2027
Mövenpick is entering the UK market with a luxury countryside resort at Hampshire’s Old Thorns Estate, offering leisure, wellness and culinary experiences for both business and leisure guests Accor, the global hospitality giant, has announced a landmark partnership with Dubai-based Select Group to bring Mövenpick to the United Kingdom for the first time. The new Mövenpick …
take-back scheme helps salons and brands recycle hard-to-recycle products
A new industry-wide effort to boost recycling of hard-to-recycle beauty items Waste management firm Mygroup has partnered with the British Beauty Council and its Sustainable Beauty Coalition to roll out a fully managed take-back solution for hard-to-recycle beauty empties as part of the 2026 Great British Beauty Clean Up campaign. Launching ahead of the month-long …
Gerrard International acquire the Jessica brand
Professional beauty supplier and training academy, Gerrard International has acquired the Jessica nail brand, 35 years after it launched it into in the UK Founded in 1992 by professional manicurist Susan and her late husband Ian Gerrard, Gerrard International supplies products for manicures, pedicures, skincare, tanning and makeup. Following the passing of Jessica Vartoughian, founder of …