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Best spa and salon POS system in 2026: 6 platforms reviewed and ranked
11 min read

Best spa and salon POS system in 2026: 6 platforms reviewed and ranked

What is the best POS system for spa and salon brands looking to thrive in 2026? Explore the key features to look for when deciding what’s right for you.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

What we're watching at Innergize 2026: The themes reshaping beauty and wellness
Beauty and Wellness8 min read

What we're watching at Innergize 2026: The themes reshaping beauty and wellness

Beauty and wellness has hit an inflection point. See why Innergize has become the industry's must-attend event for operators serious about growth.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

Aesthetic clinic compliance in the UK and Ireland: A complete guide
Medspa9 min read

Aesthetic clinic compliance in the UK and Ireland: A complete guide

A complete 2026 guide to aesthetic clinic compliance across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Ireland. Regulators, VAT rules, and Scotland's 2027 deadline.

Jacob BlackJacob Black

The clients you're losing aren't telling you they're leaving
Salon8 min read

The clients you're losing aren't telling you they're leaving

Salon guests telegraph their departure weeks before they cancel. Here's what behavioral disengagement looks like, and how to catch it before the window closes.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

Aesthetic clinic practitioner holding a tablet in a treatment room
Medspa9 min read

VAT aesthetic clinic rules for medical vs non-medical services: What UK clinic owners need to know

HMRC is actively scrutinising aesthetic clinics on VAT. Find out which treatments are exempt from VAT in aesthetic clinics, which are standard-rated, and how to protect your business.

Jacob BlackJacob Black

Why reactive management is costing beauty and wellness businesses more than they realize
Salon and Spa9 min read

Why reactive management is costing beauty and wellness businesses more than they realize

New guest visits are down across the industry in 2026. See how predictive AI helps salons and spas prevent revenue loss from stockouts, scheduling gaps, and silent churn.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

A salon professional washing a client's hair at a backwash basin in a modern European salon.
Salon7 min read

Europe salon trends 2026: 4 data-backed strategies driving revenue growth

European salons led on like-for-like growth in 2025, but new guest visits fell 9%. Here's what the 2026 Benchmark Report data shows.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

UK clinic owner using compliant software
Medspa10 min read

Scotland’s Non-surgical Procedures Bill: What clinic owners across the UK need to know

The UK's first comprehensive aesthetics regulation is now law in Scotland. What it means for your clinic, and what to do before September 2027.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

Spa owner and staff at the front desk
Spa10 min read

Spa trends 2026: 6 data-backed trends driving revenue growth in 2026

New guest visits are falling at spas, but the data shows a clear path forward. Here's what the 2026 Benchmark Report says top-performing spas are doing differently.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

Stylist showing client their phone at a salon wash station
Salon13 min read

How salons can make more money without raising prices in 2026

Learn how to increase salon revenue without raising prices through smarter rebooking, tighter scheduling, stronger retail attachment, and disciplined operations.

Melanie FourieMelanie Fourie
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