94% of hair and beauty businesses support VAT cut to 10% to unlock industry growth, survey finds
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94% of hair and beauty businesses support VAT cut to 10% to unlock industry growth, survey finds

A new industry survey has found 94% of hair and beauty businesses support reducing VAT to 10% to help drive growth, while rising employment costs remain the sector’s biggest challenge.

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Benchmark your business – take PB’s Insider Survey
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Benchmark your business – take PB’s Insider Survey

Help shape future content in Professional Beauty magazine by sharing your insights in our March 2025 Insider Survey for salon and spa professionals

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49% of people now get beauty recommendations from AI, report says
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49% of people now get beauty recommendations from AI, report says

The 2026 Beauty Reset report reveals a polarised market where only 17% of consumers can spend freely, online beauty is growing at 9%, and 49% of shoppers now receive AI-driven product recommendations. Here’s what the data means for UK salons, spas and professional beauty retail in 2026.

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The Gel Bottle founder apologises following criticism over BIAB reformulation
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The Gel Bottle founder apologises following criticism over BIAB reformulation

The Gel Bottle has confirmed it began transitioning some BIAB shades to a new TPO & HEMA-free formulation in 2025 as part of its long-term regulatory planning.

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