Professional Beauty Magazine

06/08/2025

One of Australia’s most recognised touch-led facial experts, Isabella Loneragan has unveiled her latest venture: The Skinformé Academy.

“After being inundated with demand for my previous training courses, it became clear that expanding into a dedicated, comprehensive academy wasn’t just a natural next step but really, a necessary one,” Isabella shared in an exclusive interview with PB.

In celebration of The Skinformé Academy's launch and for a limited time – until 20 August 2025 – Isabella is offering the full Master Path for AUD $6,479 and the full Expert Path for AUD $2,497.

Read our full interview with Isabella live now on our website now: https://hubs.li/Q03BtJPQ0

06/08/2025

Could you image a face and body experience so detailed, it actually works to calm your clients' nervous systems?

Challenge accepted: Blanc Spa in Melbourne's upmarket Prahran is offering exactly that via its Ultracalibre treatment. Rachel Medlock visited the space and spoke to the spa's Founder and Director, Gabrielle Ingle to learn more about it.

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Rachel Medlock undergoes a unique facial experience with Blanc Spa: the Ultracalibre. Here's what she made of it.

05/08/2025

Partners: this one's for you. 👫

Jason Rollard represents one half of the leadership team behind Shine Skin and Body in Richmond, VIC. As the husband of renowned skin therapist Sheridan Rollard, Jason shares his experience as more than just ‘the salon owner’s husband’, shining a light on the often-overlooked role that partners play in building and elevating their wives’ professional success.

We dive into the surprisingly common business model operating behind-the-scenes at some of the country's best known beauty establishments. Catch Jason's first-hand account via our website now!

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Jason Rollard shares his experience as more than just 'the salon owner’s husband', showcasing the value he offers to the business.

04/08/2025

Australian spa brand, Sodashi has announced the appointment of Caroline Johnston as its new CEO.

Caroline brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience in luxury fashion, jewellery and bridal, including global roles across Europe, America, and Australasia, a press statement reads.

Read more on Caroline's appointment, and her focuses for the brand, via our online write-up now:

Australian spa and wellness brand, Sodashi Skincare has announced the appointment of Caroline Johnston as its new CEO.

03/08/2025

WEEKEND EDITION: The global sentiment on ageing has rejected a defeatist mindset, pushing the beauty industry to become increasingly transparent and truthful, accelerate scientific research efforts and diversify products and services to support every life stage. Firmly optimistic, the ageing market is seeing consumers take full control of their unique ageing journey, with demonstrated focus on longevity and holistic health — arguably more than physical appearance.

Revealing newfound attitudes and behaviours, the Global Beauty Industry Summit’s 2025 ageing report captures crucial industry knowledge. Kristie Lau-Adams unpacks everything you need to know.

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Kristie Lau-Adams pens an update on consumer feelings around ageing, and what the terms means to us in 2025.

01/08/2025

Style for Cancer is back for its second year! The national initiative, developed by Look Good Feel Better - Australia, is designed to unite beauty and hair salon workers in their support of clients experiencing cancer.

The Look Good Feel Better program sees Style Makers (industry professionals) unite with Style Seekers (consumers supporting the cause). Free in-person and online workshops and Confidence Kits are on offer to help people with any type of cancer manage the most common physical and psychological impacts of treatment.

Beauty, hair and grooming businesses are invited to register for Style For Cancer. Clients can also book their appointments at Style For Cancer registered businesses in August 2025.

To register, head to https://hubs.li/Q03zVWV20 today. 💜

31/07/2025

Award-winning dermal therapist, James Vivian is passionate about providing the right treatment options to his clients. As head of his namesake clinic, he caught up with Professional Beauty to relay why DermaQuest (distributed by Advanced Skin Technology) is one of his hero skincare brands of choice.

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Dermal therapist James Vivian relays why DermaQuest (distributed by Advanced Skin Technology) is one of his hero skincare brands of choice.

30/07/2025

Australia’s occupational classifications are being overhauled, and it could reshape how qualifications, titles and treatments are recognised across the industry.

Why does it matter? Because right now, both roles are still grouped under the same outdated code. ABIC is fighting to change that.

PB caught up with ABIC's Stefanie Milla to find out what’s changing, what’s at stake, and what it means for your future in beauty.

Flick to page 42 of PB's print Issue 02 2025, or head to our website now:

This year, the beauty industry has been undergoing an occupation review that could lead to the re-classification of key industry roles.

28/07/2025

Join thousands of beauty professionals at Beauty Expo Australia, 16–17 August 2025, for one jam-packed weekend celebrating all things beauty.
Explore 180+ leading brands across skincare, aesthetics, cosmetics, grooming and more - plus enjoy live demonstrations, industry education, and inspiring conversations designed to elevate your craft and business.
Book tickets now at https://hubs.li/Q03z1mlp0

28/07/2025

When Ciara Gallagher opened her namesake brow salon in Bondi Junction nearly 15 years ago, she noticed a gap in the market for professional-quality brow pencils. After years of hand-sharpening pencils into her desired shape, Ciara realised she possessed the knowledge and passion to take matters into her own hands and founded Browera.

We caught up with Ciara for PB's print Issue 02 2025 to learn all about the move. Read the full story HERE:

Learn how Bondi brow salon owner Ciara Gallagher used her expertise to create her own product range: Browera.

25/07/2025

For business owners looking to improve their emotional intelligence and adopt effective people skills into their salons, this one's for you.

CEO of Total Coaching Academy Australia, Julie Piantadosi will commence a two-month business coaching tour, set to run in several Australian major cities and in Auckland, New Zealand. The tour kicks off next Monday July 28 in Perth.

Limited tickets remain available on the Total Coaching Academy website. Head to our online write-up to learn more and to secure your spot today.

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CEO of Total Coaching Academy, Julie Piantadosi will commence a two-month business coaching tour around Australia and New Zealand this July.

21/07/2025

When it comes to customer service, your salon has every opportunity to rise to the top and make it your superpower. Experienced General Manager, Emma Hindmarsh shared her top 10 tips with Professional Beauty on how to ensure your salon's service truly stands out.

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Emma Hindmarsh shares valuable advice on how to improve your beauty salon's service offering with a series of tips.