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The styles that rocked the GrammysReport by Joanna Sterkowicz and Natasha Chisese

In the marketOur round-up of new products and treatments

ASK THE ExpertsOur experts answer questions around all aspects of the industry

THE THORNY ISSUE OF PRICE INCREASESWith the cost of living escalating, how often should you be increasing your treatment and retail prices? And, how will your clients react? Salon owner Hellen Ward shares some tried-and-tested advice

WORK PRODUCTIVITY how to get more doneNo matter how long you’ve been in business, you’d probably like to increase your efficiency as well as your team’s output, writes beauty business expert Liz McKeon

HOW EASY IS IT FOR CLIENTS TO DO BUSINESS WITH YOU?Conducting business with your spa or salon has become much easier in recent years and technology has been at the forefront of this change, writes Marisa Dimitriadis

SUSTAINABILITY in action - Part 3In the third and last of our series of articles on what leading spas around the world are doing in terms of sustainable practices, GreenSpa Africa’s Charné le Roux focuses on the Lefay Resorts Group

From the inside outThe demand for ingestible collagen and/or collagen supplements, be they in capsule, powder or liquid form, has risen over the past two years, with an increase in the number of brands on the market

The Power of Pure Marine Collagen on Ageing SkinWrinkles are a major concern for men and women. We are constantly looking for ways to prevent or get rid of them. The appearance of wrinkles does not solely depend on age but also experience and lifestyle.

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What happens when you don’t ‘think before you think’? BEFORE YOU INK?We asked the experts from Aesthetic Laser Academy to answer all your questions about tattoo removal treatments

Off with that ink!Laser technologies from licensed manufacturers and when in the hands of trained operators are regarded as a safe and efficient way of removing unwanted tattoos. Here we look at just some of the systems on the market.

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The ageing morphot ypesDr Bianca Busch expounds on a classification system that analyses how the skin will age and whether it can inform what aesthetic treatments may or may not be suited to the patient

NAIL FILE

WELCOMEAlthough nail techs are in no way medical

NEWSShow stopping nail looks from the Grammys Red Carpet

ASK THE ExpertsOur experts answer questions around all aspects of the industry

TOP TIPS from TOP TECHSProfessional Beauty UK’s Lollie Hancock quizzed five leading nail technicians, whose clients range from Dior and Chanel to Sam Smith and Celine Dion, about their best pointers for providing the best nail services possible

The builder gel how toFor those clients who want strong, natural nails but don’t want to go the acrylic route, builder gel offers an attractive proposition

construction materialsA high quality builder gel can be particularly useful for clients who are prone to breakage

Gold rushThis beautifully ornate design was created by international nail artist Michele Ferrari

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