Editor's letter

Welcome to November/December’s Professional Beauty/Hairdressers Journal Ireland, which is also our show issue. After a three-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are so excited to be bringing Professional Beauty & Hair to the RDS in Dublin on 6-7 November, along with the inaugural Beauty, Hair & Spa Awards, which are being held in The Shelbourne on 6 November. From product launches and networking opportunities, to a range of educational content on our live stages, you can read all about what to expect in the second part of our show preview on page 40.

As the festive season approaches, this issue also looks at ways to help you make the most out of this busy period. Our Christmas gift guide includes a range of beauty, hair and spa options to suit everyone, while our lash extensions feature has helpful tips on how to meet client demand, which is set to rise this year with Christmas parties making a welcome comeback.

Meanwhile, our business pages offer advice on how you can market add-on services to clients, while Liz McKeon addresses the topic of conflict in the workplace, and how best to manage it.

All of this is accompanied by a round-up of the newest products to hit the market, some amazing hair fashion collections, and the latest industry news, including what Budget 2023 means for your business over the next couple of months.

Wishing you all a safe, busy and profitable Christmas season, and we look forward to seeing you all at the show!

Karina Corbett Editor