House of Naf! Instagram @houseofnaf 115K Naf! has just turned 10 and over that decade owner Tammy Koslowski has built her brand from a nail salon in Glasgow into a collaborative event space, academy and product lines for both consumers and professionals. The salon, situated in a converted Glasgow townhouse, makes a stunning backdrop for …
How Jasmine Holmes scaled up Holmes of Beauty fast
Since she set up her business in 2021, Jasmine Holmes has built Holmes of Beauty into an academy and two salons, with a third set to open within the year and plans for more. She shares the secrets behind her growth. How did you start Holmes of Beauty and how have you expanded the business? …
It’s time to sign up for the Live Stages at PB North 2025
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your treatment menu or increase your salon’s reach on social media, there’s education aplenty for all beauty businesses at Professional Beauty North 2025. Leading experts from across the beauty, spa and aesthetic sectors will be heading up some inspirational and educational talks at PBNorth, taking place at Manchester Central Convention …
Season 2, Episode 3 – Karen Betts on SPMU and building a business into a household name
In this episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, we sit down with Karen Betts, the industry legend behind Nouveau HD Beauty Group, to explore her journey from beauty therapist to beauty brand powerhouse. From artistry to impact Betts’s journey began quite organically. While still at beauty college, she tattooed eyebrows and areolas for a friend …
Smita Ahluwalia Habia Facial Reflexology & Acupressure Course for skin therapists
Smita Ahluwalia’s new Habia-endorsed Facial Reflexology & Acupressure course provides skin therapists with training in face-lifting techniques, stress relief and holistic wellness Facialist and skin health expert Smita Ahluwalia has launched a new Habia-endorsed Facial Reflexology & Acupressure course, offering skin therapists and wellness professionals the opportunity to expand their treatment menus with non-invasive face-lifting and wellbeing techniques. …
Heather and Tiffany Hughes launch a wellness course, that address the issue of beauty professionals physical health
By Sasha Whiley Beauty professionals Heather and Tiffany Hughes have launched The Balanced Beauty Pro, an online programme to help beauty service professionals care for their bodies while extending the longevity of their career. Heather Hughes, a somatic movement educator and former UK director of Novalash, and her sister Tiffany, a lash artist, have over …
How to prepare for a beauty therapist trade test
Updated on 10th Sep 2025 Expert tips from salon owners and recruiters on how to impress and land your dream role Trade tests are one of the most important stages in the recruitment process for beauty therapists. They give employers a chance to see your practical skills in action, and give you the opportunity to …
Futureproof your beauty business | The Pro Beauty Pod S2 Ep4
Listen to Futureproof Your Beauty Business: Strategies for Growth and Success – The Pro Beauty Pod (Season 2, Episode 4) How can salon owners futureproof their beauty businesses in 2025 and beyond? In the latest episode of The Pro Beauty Pod, supported by AlmumierMD and recorded live at the Professional Beauty Show, two award-winning salon …