This Week's news
Cutting-edge creative hair event returns to Manchester
HairCon powered by Fresha returns to Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse in June bringing together world class creativity, education and culture across a weekend celebration of the professional hair and barbering industry.
Hair brand reveals stylists joining 2026 Lifestyle Team
Professional luxury hair brand Mood has announced its brand new 2026 Mood Lifestyle Team, a diverse collective of stylists that will represent the brand throughout the year.
Sole traders urged to comply with HMRC's new income reporting rules
New rules have come into place changing how sole trader beauty, hair and aesthetics professionals record and report income and expenses.
Hair system brand names Stylist of the Year
The Stylist of the Year Award was created to raise standards across the hair systems sector and spotlight professionals who deliver exceptional technical skill, compassionate client care and high ethical practice.
Zsuzsanna Varga: Salon staples every nail tech should master
Nail educator Zsuzsanna Varga highlights the elegant and wearable trends clients are requesting now.
New minimum wage & national insurance rates from April
The UK’s beauty and hair industry is bracing for increased operating costs as significant rises to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) come into force from 1st April 2026, alongside additional National Insurance (NI) changes kicking in from 6th April 2026.
Triple accolades for South Wales nail brand
The wins mark another milestone in what has been a rapid rise for the brand, founded in 2020 by Charlotte and Mike Henson.
The Prejuvenation Era
Sponsored: Between 25 and 35, collagen production declines by roughly 1% per year, cell turnover slows and early barrier fatigue sets in yet outwardly, these clients look perfectly healthy. The key is meeting them at this pivotal window, when intervention is most effective and least invasive. The Zemits Verstand HD Pro is purpose-built for this generation.
Harpar Grace International appoints new CEO
The move marks a new phase of strategic growth for the aesthetics distributor and brand house, known for its portfolio of premium skincare and device brands in the UK and internationally.
Celebrities endorse CACI microcurrent facials
CACI’s professional microcurrent technology is riding a new wave of attention as two of the UK’s most influential on‑screen personalities spotlight the brand in their beauty routines.





