EDITOR'S LETTER

January is the perfect time to start planning ahead for a successful year. With Professional Beauty & Hair returning to the RDS in Dublin on 9-10 March, this issue features the first of our show previews on what to expect from the two-day event, which promises to give you everything you need to enhance your business – all under one roof.

From Irish start-ups to global names, turn to page 32 to read all about some of the brands that will be there. Whether you are looking to add extra treatments to your menu, stock a new retail line, or hear about the latest trends and innovations, you can browse the stands to learn more about the ways you can take your salon to the next level.

With The Beauty Stage and The Hair & Barbering Stage, the show will also see well-known industry names doing demos and sharing their knowledge and skills, which you can apply to your own business. And the Nail Competitions and Make-up Competitions will offer both students and professionals a unique opportunity to stand out among their peers and be recognised for their talents. You can register for free now for Professional Beauty & Hair at professionalbeauty.ie/show, and remember to stay tuned for all the updates as we reveal more about the exciting line-up in the coming weeks.

The Beauty, Hair & Spa Awards 2024 took place on 10 November at the InterContinental Dublin. As the industry came together to celebrate the very best in the business, the winners were crowned across 14 categories after they impressed the judges with their skills, innovation, dedication and client care. Turn to page 11 to find out what makes them so special.

Other highlights in this issue include a look at the collagen banking trend, while our menopausal hair loss feature explains how you can address this issue with clients in the salon. Meanwhile, Liz McKeon gives tips on how to to integrate consistency into your working life. All this is accompanied by our usual mix of news, product launches and some amazing fashion collections.

Wishing everyone a happy New Year – we hope that you all thrive in 2025!

Karina Corbett Editor