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THALGO PEELING MARIN:THE FIRST COSMECEUTICAL LINE WITH ACIDS FROM FERMENTED ALGAE

NEWSPsychodematology, solid formulas and AI to lead beauty

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

Best hair at the Latin American Music Awards1 Latinasongstress of the moment, Becky G, rocked

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

In the marketOur round-up of new products and treatments

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

Growing your RETAIL SALESSelling 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 rowBusiness mentor Philip Elder looks at how systems and processes can streamline your operations

TIPS TO ENCOURAGE CLIENT ALLEGIANCEA 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 SUCCESSA 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 peelsSonette Donker of Skin iD provides important pointers on how to care for the skin after a peeling treatment

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NEWSAshley Park @naominailsnyc It was celebville deluxe at

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

A story of courage and determinationJoanna 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 itemsNail techs need to be armed with a fulsome variety of tools to be able to perform their services with aplomb

Coming in from the coldWith 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 damaskNail professional Candice Rabie created this intricately beautiful design

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