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 …
Pinterest Predicts 2026 reveals 21 trends set to shape beauty, wellness and client behaviour
Published 11th Dec 2025 Pinterest Predicts 2026: What beauty and wellness professionals need to know Pinterest has released its annual Pinterest Predicts 2026 report, revealing 21 trends that will impact how consumers approach beauty, self-care, interiors and personal expression in the year ahead. Based on year-over-year global search growth from 600 million monthly users, Pinterest says its trend forecasting …
How to make pedicures last longer
We’ve quizzed the industry’s leading nail techs on how you can deliver the perfect pedicure for clients in salon every time From the common troubleshooting issues to the importance of cuticle care, to getting your prep right and talking clients through the relevant aftercare, we answer all your queries so you can nail the treatment for …
expert insights from beauty professionals
Updated on 08th Dec 2025 Seaweed skincare benefits: why spas and salons are embracing marine ingredients Seaweed might be dismissed by some as little more than coastal detritus or a dinner plate delicacy, but in the spa and skincare industry, it’s one of the most potent natural ingredients on the menu. Whether used in facials, …
Dominic Skinner & James Mac making a name in makeup
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 …