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FEATURED

Raising the Bar: The Journey to Aesthetics Regulation

By The British Beauty Council

Since its inception in 2018, the British Beauty Council has been the primary engine for change, working with the Government to ensure that the recommendations of the past become the laws of today.

FEATURED

British Beauty Council Stands Up For Beauty Businesses On The High Street

In light of the government’s high street strategy announcement, with business rates relief for pubs, the Council is championing the needs of the hair and beauty sector.

FEATURED

Hair Education Must Be Inclusive And Implementation is Long Overdue

By The British Beauty Council

The British Beauty Council’s Hair Equity Taskforce Is Calling On The UK Government To Urgently Update Hairdressing And Barbering Qualifications To Include Mandatory Training For Textured And Afro Hair.

FEATURED

The British Beauty Council’s Education Agenda For 2026

By The British Beauty Council

The British Beauty Council’s Education agenda for 2026 focuses on strengthening the industry’s future workforce by improving access to career opportunities, building stronger links between education and employers, and creating clearer pathways into the sector.

CAMPAIGNS

AESTHETICS

Raising the Bar: The Journey to Aesthetics Regulation

Since its inception in 2018, the British Beauty Council has been the primary engine for change, working with the Government to ensure that the recommendations of the past become the laws of today.

BUSINESS

British Beauty Council Stands Up For Beauty Businesses On The High Street

In light of the government’s high street strategy announcement, with business rates relief for pubs, the Council is championing the needs of the hair and beauty sector.

HAIR

Hair Education Must Be Inclusive And Implementation is Long Overdue

The British Beauty Council’s Hair Equity Taskforce Is Calling On The UK Government To Urgently Update Hairdressing And Barbering Qualifications To Include Mandatory Training For Textured And Afro Hair.

FUTURE TALENT

The British Beauty Council’s Education Agenda For 2026

The British Beauty Council’s Education agenda for 2026 focuses on strengthening the industry’s future workforce by improving access to career opportunities, building stronger links between education and employers, and creating clearer pathways into the sector.

AESTHETICS

Raising the Bar: The Journey to Aesthetics Regulation

Since its inception in 2018, the British Beauty Council has been the primary engine for change, working with the Government to ensure that the recommendations of the past become the laws of today.

BUSINESS

British Beauty Council Stands Up For Beauty Businesses On The High Street

In light of the government’s high street strategy announcement, with business rates relief for pubs, the Council is championing the needs of the hair and beauty sector.

HAIR

Hair Education Must Be Inclusive And Implementation is Long Overdue

The British Beauty Council’s Hair Equity Taskforce Is Calling On The UK Government To Urgently Update Hairdressing And Barbering Qualifications To Include Mandatory Training For Textured And Afro Hair.

FUTURE TALENT

The British Beauty Council’s Education Agenda For 2026

The British Beauty Council’s Education agenda for 2026 focuses on strengthening the industry’s future workforce by improving access to career opportunities, building stronger links between education and employers, and creating clearer pathways into the sector.

Policy and advocacy underpin the work of the British Beauty Council - championing the UK Beauty Industry at government level on trade, tax reform, employment and education. Also driving change through industry partnerships and expert-led committees.

Drive sector growth through tax, business and employment reform and investment incentives to strengthen UK businesses and global trade.

Advocating to ensure consumer and employee safety with necessary regulation and licensing in the aesthetics sector, on UV safety and beyond.

Championing a sustainable, inclusive industry via the promotion of circular practices, inclusive standards, and greater access, representation and opportunity for underrepresented groups.

Future-proofing the workforce by ensuring education and training qualifications are fit-for-purpose for modern business needs.

Drives sector growth through tax, business and employment reform and investment incentives to strengthen UK businesses and global trade.

Advocating to ensure consumer and employee safety with necessary regulation and licensing in the aesthetics sector, on UV safety and beyond.

Championing a sustainable, inclusive industry via the promotion of circular practices, inclusive standards, and greater access, representation and opportunity for underrepresented groups.

Future-proofing the workforce by ensuring education and training qualifications are fit-for-purpose for modern business needs.

All Party Parliamentary Group for Beauty, Hair & Wellbeing.

The British Beauty Council serves as the secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary Group for Beauty, Hair & Wellbeing.

Policy Wins

Secured £500m in Pandemic support for salons and supply-chain brands

Updated global SIC codes to track the beauty, hair and spa sectors accurately

Secured the ban on fillers and Botox for under-18s under the Health & Care Act 2022

Re-established The All Party Parliamentary Group For Beauty & Wellbeing At Westminster

Launched The UV Safety Initiative And Supported The First APPG Parliamentary Report

All Party Parliamentary Group

The British Beauty Council serves as the secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary Group for Beauty, Hair & Wellbeing.

how we work with government

Our Committees

BBCO COMMITTEE

Sustainable Beauty Coalition

A coalition of industry experts working to accelerate sustainable business practices and consumer behaviour, with a vision of delivering measurable positive impact for people and the planet.

BBCO COMMITTEE

EIA Committee

Champions diversity, equity and accessibility for a more representative and inclusive beauty industry, Areas of focus include removing barriers and advancing progression within disability and visible differences, neurodivergence, hair equity and career progression.

BBCO COMMITTEE

Hair Committee

A collective of nationwide experts representing the British hairdressing and barbering community — providing insights on its people, practice and challenges and ensuring the sector’s voices and priorities are represented at government level.

BBCO COMMITTEE

Media Advisory Board

Professionals from across the publishing, and creative sectors collaborate on projects to support the work of the Council and amplify the beauty industry.

BBCO COMMITTEE

Health and Wellbeing

Champions the beauty and professional services sector as a vital contributor to wellbeing and advocates for recognition of the economic value and social impact of wellness.

BBCO COMMITTEE

Technology Committee

Formed to champion innovation and digital transformation across the beauty industry – exploring how technology can unlock growth, enhance consumer experience and promote digital skills development, to better equip the sector.

BBCO COMMITTEE

Sustainable Beauty Coalition

A coalition of industry experts working to accelerate sustainable business practices and consumer behaviour, with a vision of delivering measurable positive impact for people and the planet.

BBCO COMMITTEE

EIA Committee

Champions diversity, equity and accessibility for a more representative and inclusive beauty industry, Areas of focus include removing barriers and advancing progression within disability and visible differences, neurodivergence, hair equity and career progression.

BBCO COMMITTEE

Hair Committee

A collective of nationwide experts representing the British hairdressing and barbering community — providing insights on its people, practice and challenges and ensuring the sector’s voices and priorities are represented at government level.

BBCO COMMITTEE

Media Advisory Board

Professionals from across the publishing, and creative sectors collaborate on projects to support the work of the Council and amplify the beauty industry.

BBCO COMMITTEE

Health and Wellbeing

Champions the beauty and professional services sector as a vital contributor to wellbeing and advocates for recognition of the economic value and social impact of wellness.

BBCO COMMITTEE

Technology Committee

Formed to champion innovation and digital transformation across the beauty industry – exploring how technology can unlock growth, enhance consumer experience and promote digital skills development, to better equip the sector.

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