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THALGO PEELING MARIN:
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Psychodematology, solid formulas and AI to lead beauty

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Our beauty industry experts answer questions about every aspect of running a successful salon or spa business.

Growing your RETAIL SALES
Selling products in the salon is a necessary part of revenue generation yet it is something that many therapists are reluctant to do. Beauty & business coach Helena van der Vyver of 1nes.p.a provides some useful pointers to increase sales performance

Getting your ducks in a row
Business mentor Philip Elder looks at how systems and processes can streamline your operations

TIPS TO ENCOURAGE CLIENT ALLEGIANCE
A client loyalty programme can help your salon to generate more revenue and increase loyalty in your customers, while still saving time and money

THE scent OF SUCCESS
A strong scent in your spa will be one of the first things clients notice as they enter your premises, so it’s important to ask yourself what you want that scent to say, writes Professional Beauty UK’s Lollie Hancock

Bring on the new skin!
The exfoliating effect of a peel stimulates new tissue development resulting in skin that is more even textured, toned and decongested. A perfect winter-time treatment for your clients

Top tips to follow post chemical peels
Sonette Donker of Skin iD provides important pointers on how to care for the skin after a peeling treatment

Top looks at the Met Gala
Quinta Brunson @quintab 1 Ifyou could drag your

Best hair at the Latin American Music Awards
1 Latinasongstress of the moment, Becky G, rocked

Rainbow hair trend spotted at Coachella
Alesandra Ambrosio @dimitrishair 1 As famous as Coachella

In the market
Our round-up of new products and treatments

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Ashley Park @naominailsnyc It was celebville deluxe at

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Our experts answer questions around all aspects of the industry

A story of courage and determination
Joanna Sterkowicz chats to a remarkable young woman who has overcome an intellectual disability and an abusive early childhood to become a qualified nail tech employed at a Western Cape salon

Handy items
Nail techs need to be armed with a fulsome variety of tools to be able to perform their services with aplomb

Coming in from the cold
With the already struggling economy, it’s time to think outside of the box about how to keep a steady flow of bookings throughout the normally slower winter months

Divine damask
Nail professional Candice Rabie created this intricately beautiful design

Product Hub
Our round-up of the latest product launches in the exciting world of nails