Are Beauty Industry Awards Making the Industry a Joke?

Are Beauty Industry Awards Making the Industry a Joke?

Stephanie Barnard
Published on: 01/08/2026

When a beauty industry awards ceremony announces a celebrity host with zero industry relevance, it raises a question the industry needs to answer honestly. What are these awards actually for?

Business
I Thought Marketing Was Just Social Media. I Was Wrong, and So Are You.

I Thought Marketing Was Just Social Media. I Was Wrong, and So Are You.

Stephanie Barnard
Published on: 22/07/2026

A myth-busting look at what marketing actually means for beauty businesses, and why social media was never the whole picture.

Marketing
Beauty Salon Marketing Costs in the UK: A Local Guide for Salon Owners

Beauty Salon Marketing Costs in the UK: A Local Guide for Salon Owners

Stephanie Barnard
Published on: 14/07/2026

Compare beauty salon marketing costs in the UK, typical budgets and realistic service levels. See DIY, monthly and managed price points to plan your next move.

Marketing
I Was a Social Media Manager Who Told Beauty Pros Instagram Was the Answer. I Was Wrong.

I Was a Social Media Manager Who Told Beauty Pros Instagram Was the Answer. I Was Wrong.

Stephanie Barnard
Published on: 08/07/2026

A personal look at the gap between what social media promises beauty businesses and what actually moves the needle, and the lightbulb moment that changed everything.

Business