The Business and Trade Committee’s Small Business Strategy report warns that SMEs are facing pressures “as severe as the Covid-19 pandemic”, with VAT thresholds, business rates, late payments and energy costs hitting sectors like hair and beauty particularly hard. Here’s what it means for salon owners and small beauty businesses.

As Generation Z enters the beauty and wellness workforce, spas and salons need to adapt to retain top talent. From supporting wellbeing and sustainability to offering career growth and embracing digital tools, here’s how to engage and motivate Gen Z staff for long-term success.

Discover expert advice on keratosis pilaris, including causes, effective treatments, and professional care tips to help you better support clients with this common skin concern.

Beauty retailer boots has released its sixth annual Trends Report. Using exclusive data from over 17 million active Boots Advantage Card holders, combined with in-house expertise and analysis, the report reveals the biggest trends set to shape the beauty and wellness industries in the year ahead.

A new study has highlighted the increase in practitioners administering botulinum toxin in the recent years. This increase highlights the growing concern surrounding unregulated cosmetic practice in the UK.