From advanced skin analysis and personalised treatment plans to time-saving marketing and admin support, AI is helping salon owners and therapists work smarter, not harder.

New UK cosmetics regulations are coming into force across July and August 2026, affecting UV filters, formaldehyde labelling, TPO nail products and the fragrance ingredient Hexyl Salicylate. Here is what salon owners and beauty professionals need to know.

From August 15 2026, brands can no longer sell or supply new products containing Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) to retailers or distributors in the UK, and by February 14 2027, all products containing TPO must be removed from store shelves in the UK.

New research reveals how social media, online reviews and time pressure influence consumer decisions when choosing practitioners for non-surgical cosmetic treatments.