The North’s biggest health and beauty event just closed its doors to more than 20,000 visitors.

Professional Beauty North attracted 20,111* visitors last weekend (14-15 October) across the UK, confirming its status as the industry’s key event this autum.

With more than 400 brands, the biggest names in skincare, nails, tanning, make-up, suppliers and equipment and a brand new Education Village, visitors could stock up on everything they needed and learned about the latest trends.

The Live Stage hosted six amazing workshops, inspiring the audience with new treatments and products presented by world-class speakers. Nine conferences also ran across the two days delivering expert advice to industry professionals on the hottest themes the industry is facing.

The competition arena was packed full of amazing talent in nails and make-up, showcasing the creativity and technical skills from students and professionals.

The brand new Professional Beauty Networking Bar offered a networking environment for visitors to talk to experts, enjoying a drink and a free Shape and Gelish, courtesy of Nail Harmony. Make-up artist Gary Cockerill was in the PB Bar, as well as our Professional Beauty editor Eve Oxberry, talking with people and giving advice.

Both exhibitors and visitors enjoyed the show. See what they had to say:

"It's been a wonderful show, we've really enjoyed it. We're very happy with the attendees and we've had some very good leads. All in all we're very pleased with the show and with the improvements that have been made to it."

Val Cooper, Managing Director, Repêchage

"We have had some positive leads and prospects. There has been good quality visitors that could lead to good business and, overall, it's been a good trade show.”

Isaac Chesno, Managing Director, RégimA UK

“We have had an amazing time and really appreciate the effort Professional Beauty have put in to ensure everything ran smoothly.”

Sadiya Manzoor, Salon & Spa Sales Co-Ordinator, Decleor & Carita UK

"It was a great opportunity to be able to spend quality time with new and existing customers. We opened a lot of accounts on both Jessica and Mii and we are happy with the number of quality leads."

Lisa Gerrard, Managing Director, Jessica and Mii

“I’ve found the show bigger than last year, with more variety of products and very interesting demonstrations”.

Bery Shoefield, Salon Owner, Reflection of Health & Beauty

“I am new in the beauty business and this is the first show I’ve ever attended. Professional Beauty North was a good opportunity to chat with the exhibitors and see very interesting live demonstrations. I am looking forward to visiting Professional Beauty London, at the ExCel in February”

Kym Masters-Moses, Mobile Nail Technician

Professional Beauty North will back next year at Manchester Central on 13 – 14 October 2013. Free tickets to the show will be available soon on our website. But in the meantime register for your FREE tickets to Professional Beauty London on 24&25 February at ExCel, London.

*ABC audited