Editor's letter

With summer in full swing, we have plenty of advice in this issue to help you boost your business and increase your profits at this time of the year. As technology constantly evolves and offers new solutions, we look at the ways that salon software can benefit both your business and clients, and how embracing it will help you stand out in your sector. Our body care feature focuses on pregnancy treatments, and includes a useful list of tips on what’s involved in adding this service to your menu.

We also explain the importance of choosing the right scent for your salon space. Known as ‘scent scaping’, picking the right fragrance for your business is a great way to differentiate yourself from your competitors and keep clients coming back.

Other highlights include a round-up of the latest scissors on the market; a look at the science behind lactic acid; and a guide to finding your niche so you can capture that area of the market.

All this is, as usual, accompanied by industry news, new product launches and some amazing hair fashion collections.

A big thank you to all the exhibitors and visitors who joined us in the RDS for Professional Beauty & Hair in May. The hugely successful event featured two days of products launches, education, inspiration and networking, and we’re delighted to announce that the show will return to the RDS on 21-22 April. You can register your interest now and receive all the latest updates on professionalbeauty.ie/show.

Don’t forget the clock is ticking towards the deadline for the Beauty, Hair & Spa Awards 2023. Launched last year, they recognise the very best in the industry across beauty, hair and spa. With 14 categories, they are judged independently by a panel of experts. For more information, and to enter one or more of the categories, visit professionalbeauty.ie/awards. Good luck!

Karina Corbett
Editor