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Better BALANCE

Running your own salon can consume an incredible amount of time and energy, so to avoid feeling burnt out, set yourself strict work-life boundaries, advises salon business expert Liz McKeon

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Our beauty experts answer your questions about every aspect of running a salon or spa business

SOFTWARE DECODED

If you are struggling with where to start with salon software, our guided glossary explains some of the different ways it can help run your business

GOOD to GROOM

From high-tech tools to recent product innovations, there’s lots on the market to help barbers up their game

creative SPACES

Prepare to be inspired as we chat to two business owners, who recently oversaw renovations that brought their visions to life

MAN of PARTS

With an increasing number of men having a desire to look and feel their best, offering male treatments in your salon means you can boost and diversify your client base

The ONLY SHOW IN TOWN!

Professional Beauty & Hair 2024 returned to Dublin’s RDS on 21-22 April, and featured product launches, demonstrations, education and networking

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MAKE IT BIG

The Make-up Competitions at Professional Beauty & Hair 2024 took place over the two days of the show, with talented MUAs being recognised for their creativity

TOP of the TECHS!

The Nail Competitions at Professional Beauty & Hair saw a number of deserving nails techs awarded for their talent and skills

HAVE YOU HEARD

It’s no surprise that these client-friendly looks have caused a stir on the street

Exaggerated Beauty

Sculptural and elegant, but with a punkish twist

L’HOMME

Paying homage to the French designer Yves Saint Laurent

PRETTY ICONIC

A unique collaboration between legendary hairdresser Anthony Mascolo and inventor Frank Bror mann

Up to the MINUTE

From summer haircare and nail shades, to tanning innovations and skin solutions, there are lots of new products to meet client needs this season

QUEEN OF THE CASTLE

Lisa Devlin is the newly appointed manager at the relaunched spa in Dunboyne Castle Hotel in Co Meath