2025 has been a year of major change for the beauty industry, from new regulations to high-profile product launches. Explore the ten most-read Professional Beauty stories that shaped the year for salons, spas and aesthetics professionals.

Across April-June 2026, Professional Beauty and Hairdressers Journal International will be holding three summits across Glasgow, Birmingham and Leeds designed to support business growth and promote strategic partnerships.

Three salon leaders share the biggest lessons they learnt this year – from team investment and client retention to training, tech and sustainable growth.

Taking place on Monday, March 2, from 13:30 to 15:00, Conniff’s keynote session promises to challenge traditional business thinking and equip salon owners and leaders with practical tools to rethink strategy, behaviour, and leadership.

Chronic stress is accelerating skin ageing through inflammation and barrier breakdown. Experts explain how beauty professionals can calm stressed skin, repair the barrier and prevent long-term inflammageing.