The January issue of Professional beauty has landed and this month we discover how tanning has become an act of self-care, as well as showcase the latest product innovations from professional tanning brands.

Our vitamin special series launches this issue and this month we explore the power of vitamin A and debunk current misconceptions about the ingredient.

We also speak to Gemma Holt, owner of PB’s Boutique Salon of the Year Lily’s Beauty Salon, about the resurgence in holistic therapies and boosting retail sales; while business coach Liz McKeon shares how to increase average customer spend. 

We also find out about how collaborative workspaces are providing a new way of working for freelancers in the hair and beauty industry.

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Professional Beauty January magazine highlights include:

The 2022 tanning kit – Eight of the latest tanning innovations from the pro brands to stock in your salon.

Collaboration is key – Collaborative workspaces that provide freelance beauty and hair professionals with a space to work in with no overheads are growing in popularity. We take a look at two of the newest business models.  

Spotlight on... vitamin A – The first piece in our new vitamin special series explores the power of vitamin A to target the signs of ageing and debunk the common misconceptions about the wonder ingredient.

Digital Direction – How content that answers questions will rank you higher on Google.

Talking to… Gemma Holt – The owner of Lily’s Beauty Salon talks to us about her PB Award win, the resurgence in holistic therapies and her tips for boosting retail sales.

Ward’s World – Hellen Ward shares how to plan for a successful 2022. 

Six ways to grow average client spend – Beauty business coach Liz McKeon shares her tried-and- tested methods for increasing average customer spend.

Q&A – Strictly Come Dancing and celebrity MUA Lisa Armstrong on making a name for yourself.

Ask the Experts – Treating dehydrated skin and sourcing dedicated therapists for your salon or spa.

How self-tan became self-care – Spray tanning does more for clients than just provide a glow. We investigate how tanning has turned into an act of self-care and uncover the top trends shaking up the market this year.

Ask the experts – Treating dehydrated skin and sourcing dedicated therapists for your salon or spa.

Insider – Monthly stats to help salons and spas benchmark their businesses.

Treatment News – A touchless treatment bed launches; we give our verdict on LPG’s latest facial

New Products – new plant-based strip wax; Tom Bachik collaborates with Tweezerman.

COVER IMAGE: HAIR: SHARON MALCOLM; PHOTOGRAPHY: JACK EAMES; MAKE-UP: SIOBHON LUCKIE; STYLIST: MAGDALENA JACOBS

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