The British Beauty Council

WGSN: Beauty Insights Presentation
2021-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
Every year, WGSN call out at the five big design trends that will emerge to shape the beauty products and services consumers will want to buy and experience for they next two years.

Join WGSN’s Beauty Director, Jenni Middleton as she uncovers WGSN’s Big Beauty Ideas, influenced by the consumer drivers that will exist in a post-pandemic world obsessed by health and hygiene.

EXCLUSIVELY for British Beauty Council patrons, benefactors and partner members.

REGISTER NOW: http://bit.ly/bbcxwgsnregisternow

HAIRTHELOVE2021 Instagram Live
2021-02-12 12:30 - 13:00
Please join Stewart Roberts of Haircuts4Homeless and Sally Brooks, Co-Founder of Brooks & Brooks Salons as they share their love for the hair industry, their hairdressers and tell us all about the new L’Oreal Professional Products #HAIRTHELOVE2021 campaign and documentary.
Join them LIVE on @britishbeautycouncil instagram.

Sally Brooks, Co-Founder of Brooks & Brooks Salons and three times winner and current British Hairdresser of the Year, shares alongside some of her young talent the creative vocation that hairdressing offers for young people and the role in which hairdressers play in helping people to shape their identity and inspire confidence and wellbeing
Stewart Roberts, Haircuts4Homeless tells his story of setting up a charity that uses his craft to help transform lives for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

British Beauty Council : Sustainability & Equality
2021-02-12 16:00 - 17:00
British Beauty Council CEO Millie Kendall MBE, will chat to guests on topics relating to their 3 Pillars, reputation, education, innovation. This week we discuss The Courage to Change a landmark sustainability report.

Check it out on: Location:

https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/xeLBvz5d

Olympia Beauty Spring 2021
2021-02-14 08:00 - 2021-05-31 17:00
Introducing Olympia Beauty’s Virtual Event for all beauty professionals.

British Beauty Council are proud to be an event partner for Olympia Beauty Spring 2021. Launching on Valentine’s Day 2021 (Sunday 14th February), Olympia Beauty Spring is a brand new virtual event that will run until Monday 31st May. The event will focus on bringing the entire show experience to the home or workplace of all beauty professionals.

Over the fifteen week duration, this event will deliver education and taster programs alongside free offers and samples. Take advantage of some fantastic networking opportunities and industry membership and subscription offers. You can also expect to find out about the hottest launches for Spring/Summer 21, exclusive event promotions and exciting competitions and giveaways.

Olympia Beauty Spring is a free-to-attend event – register your interest today by clicking here.

Keep up-to-date with all things Olympia Beauty via their Instagram and Facebook.

British Beauty Council: Beauty For Good
2021-02-19 16:00 - 17:00
British Beauty Council CEO, Millie Kendall MBE, talks to the industry about topics that fall under their 3 Pillars reputation, innovation, education.
On 19th February she will talk to Lisa Potter-Dixon(The C-List chat) and Stewart Roberts (Haircuts4Homeless) about the inspiring work their charities are doing for the beauty industry.
Listen to the talk live on: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/PAXZ2wvO

Sustainable Beauty Coalition
2021-02-24 11:00 - 12:00
IN 2020, THE BRITISH BEAUTY COUNCIL LAUNCHED THE COURAGE TO CHANGE, A LANDMARK REPORT WHICH LAYS OUT A VISION OF HOW WE CAN MOVE FORWARD TOGETHER TO CREATE AN INDUSTRY THAT NURTURES THE PLANET THAT WE LOVE AND ALL THAT LIVE ON.
THIS REPORT WAS JUST THE BEGINNING; TO ENACT THE CHANGE THE BRITISH BEAUTY COUNCIL CALLED FOR THE CREATION OF A CROSS-INDUSTRY SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY COALITION, THE FIRST OF ITS KIND FOR THE INDUSTRY. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COALITION IS TO:

Work with government to champion the race to net zero
Act to create stronger frameworks and policies for the beauty sector in the UK
Championing green economy and green recovery through an economic report–validating that green business is good business
Create a vision and action a roadmap towards a more sustainable industry

CHANGE IS NEEDED IN OUR MUCH-LOVED INDUSTRY. WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE IT
This virtual meeting is exclusively for patrons, advisors and affiliates of British Beauty Council.
Please save the date and invitations will be sent to out closer to the meeting.

Power Talks : Sara Simmonds & Millie Kendall MBE
2021-02-25 12:00 - 12:30
Head over to our Instagram (@britishbeautycouncil) at 12noon on Thursday 25th February to watch the conversation!

Time: 12noon
Date: Thursday 25th February
Location: Instagram (@britishbeautycouncil + @sarasimmondslondon)

Join Sara Simmonds and CEO Millie Kendall MBE for a lunchtime conversation about the future of the beauty industry, and conscious beauty.

Make sure you’re following us on Instagram to be notified when we go Live with Sara!

British Beauty Council: The Future of Pro Beauty Services
2021-02-26 16:00 - 17:00
British Beauty Council CEO, Millie Kendall MBE, talks to the industry about topics that fall under their 3 Pillars reputation, innovation, education.
On 26th February she will be joined by our COO, Helena Grzesk, Syd Hayes (Babyliss Pro Ambassador), Lan Nguyen, Jenny Longworth, Alice Hart Davis and Adeola Gboyega about the future of professional services in the hair and beauty industry.
Make sure you are following @milliekendall on Clubhouse to receive updates of when the talk goes live.

China Britain Beauty Festival
2021-03-02 - 2021-03-23
Exporting to China has always been challenging for British beauty brands because of the need for animal testing. However, on 3 January 2020, the China State Council announced the approval of revised cosmetics regulations, outlining requirements for animal testing exemption. Once the new regulations begin on 1 May 2021, it will be possible for British brands with ethical considerations within their core values to access China’s huge market and consumer base, which is expected to be worth around £50Bn by the end of this year.
The conditions for exemption remain a challenge, and the British Government is close to a solution for British brands to comply with China’s new safety requirements. The Department for International Trade (DIT) is hosting a beauty festival to walk through these changes and the wider opportunities in China, starting with a webinar series and leading up to a British Pavilion at the China Beauty Expo (CBE), Shanghai.
Open to all, the webinar series will feature seven targeted sessions delivered by industry experts starting from 2 March 2021, covering all key aspects of China beauty from navigating China’s regulatory changes and how to comply with new regulations to the market segment’s landscape and consumer trends.
For more information please see below. You can also reach out to us at:DITChinaRetail@fco.gov.uk with any questions.
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FULL AGENDA

02/03/2021

14:00 – 15:00
Session 1: The UK’s Proposal of Good Manufacturing Practice Certification for Brands Exporting to China without the need for animal testing.

04/03/2021

14:00 – 15:00
Session 2: The China UK-EU Initiative on Cosmetics Safety Assessment

09/03/2021

09:00 – 10:00
Session 3: Understanding China, your consumers and what beauty means to them

11/03/2021

09:00 – 10:00
Session 4: The Beauty Landscape in China

16/03/2021

09:00 – 10:00
Session 5: The Skincare Landscape in China

18/03/2021

09:00 – 10:00
Session 6: The New Digital Playbook for China’s Beauty Market

23/03/2021

09:00 – 10:30
Session 7: Get to know China Operations and China Beauty Expo

WEBINAR - What The Chancellor's Budget Means For The Hair & Beauty Industry
2021-03-04 14:00 - 15:00
Following the Chancellor’s 2021 Budget, please join us for a live webinar to discuss the post- Budget analysis and next steps moving forward for our industry.

Moderated by: Sonia Haria, Beauty Director at The Telegraph

Panellists include:
Millie Kendall MBE, CEO at the British Beauty Council
Helena Grzesk, COO at the British Beauty Council and former General Manager at the UKSA
Lesley Blair, Chair at BABTAC
Victoria Brownlie, Policy & Public Affairs Director at NHBF

Date: Thursday 4th March

Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Where: On Zoom
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Career Insights a podcast series brought to you by British Beauty Council
2021-03-05
The negative impact of the pandemic on students and those aspiring to a career in the beauty industry has been huge. Many in the industry have been furloughed or laid off, while those studying for a career in the beauty industry have had to continue their studies online. Universities and colleges across the UK are planning to deliver a virtual curriculum, with little if any face-to-face contact. This will make motivation more challenging, particularly with less exposure to industry guest lecturers, who normally provide inspiration to students during their studies.
In response to these issues, the British Beauty Council is launching a podcast series hosted by our President of Pillar, Education, Elizabeth Barnett-Lawton, featuring interviews with some of the biggest names in the hair and beauty industry to discover how they have got to where they are today. From key lessons learnt along the way, to what advice they would give their younger selves, this podcast series aims to educate and motivate those starting out in the industry or wanting a career change.
Make sure you are signed up as a or patron to access this series.

Executive Board Meeting
2021-03-09 10:30 - 12:00
Quarterly meeting exclusively for Executive Board members.

British Beauty Council Clubhouse : Smashing Stereotypes in Science & Beauty
2021-03-10 17:30 - 18:30
Smashing Stereotypes in Science and Beauty Clubhouse
Date: Wednesday 10th March
Time: 5.30pm
On 10th March during British Science Week, British Beauty Council CEO, Millie Kendall MBE will be joined by experts in the world of beauty and science to discuss careers in STEM and the misconceptions that surround beauty and the sciences. Speakers include Sam Farmer, owner of unisex skincare brand SAM FARMER and Mark Hermann UK & Ireland General Manager at Dermalogica.
Make sure you are following @milliekendall on Clubhouse to receive updates of when the talk goes live.

Smashing Stereotypes in Science & Beauty Webinar
2021-03-11 18:00 - 19:00
During British Science Week 2021, The British Beauty Council in collaboration with their affiliate British Science Association will host an event exploring the careers of some of the country’s leading experts in science and beauty. Our panel will celebrate and promote beauty and the sciences, careers in STEM and a deep dive into the stereotypes and mis-conceptions that surround careers in the science and beauty sectors.

Host:
The event will be hosted by Katherine Mathieson, CEO at the British Science Association.

Panellists include:

Dr Barbara Brockway, Hon Education Sec. of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists, Chair of the annual In-Cosmetics Summit and Independant Industry Consultant
Dr Ged O’Shea,Global R&D Director Walgreens Boots Alliance
Dr Neil Carpenter, Owner of NMC2 and Former Head of Novel Technology Team at ICI Uniqema
Ivana Knezevic, Global Research & Development Director at DECIEM

Date & Time:
Thursday 11th March
18:00PM – 19:00PM

Register your place here.

British Beauty Council: Creating a beauty brand
2021-03-12 16:00 - 17:00
British Beauty Council CEO, Millie Kendall MBE, talks to the industry about topics that fall under their 3 Pillars reputation, innovation, education.
Join British Beauty Council CEO, Millie Kendall MBE this week as she talks to Ronke Adeyemi, Editor of Brown Beauty Talk, Pavan Dhanjal BEM, CEO + Founder of Pavan Henna & Wizz Selvey, CEO + Founder of Wizz&Co about how best to create a brand.
Make sure you are following @milliekendall on Clubhouse to receive updates of when the talk goes live.

Hairdressing Sub Committee Meeting
2021-03-17 10:00 - 11:30
A meeting exclusively for British Beauty Council Hairdressing Sub Committee members.
Please save the date! A formal invitation and zoom link will be circulated closer to the meeting date.

British Beauty Council: Promoting yourself with integrity
2021-03-19 16:00 - 17:00
British Beauty Council CEO, Millie Kendall MBE, talks to the industry about topics that fall under their 3 Pillars reputation, innovation, education.
Make sure you are following @milliekendall on Clubhouse to receive updates of when the talk goes live.

Back to Work Bootcamp
2021-03-29
The Beauty Backed Trust are running a Back to Work Bootcamp, which will take place on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th March.

The Beauty Backed fundraising initiative began in 2020 to support the independent businesses and entrepreneurs within the beauty industry, who were directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. After a successful launch, which saw over £600,000 raised for distribution by the Hair & Beauty Charity, Beauty Backed has since evolved into a Trust which aims to assist everyone and anyone who works in the beauty industry. With beauty contributing over £28 billion to the British economy each year, the Beauty Backed Founder, Caroline Hirons, and The Trustees passionately advocate that beauty is a valuable industry. Not only is the beauty industry invaluable to the economy, but it is often at the heart of communities and is one of the last standing industries present on British high streets. The Trustees believe their industry is all too often ignored and overlooked. The goal of The Beauty Backed Trust is to change this way of thinking and provide a means to support everyone within the beauty industry.

As part of the “Back to Work” campaign, The Beauty Backed Trust will be hosting a Back to Work Bootcamp through seminars, this coming Monday, March 29th and Tuesday, March 30th. The bootcamp is for anyone who is in the beauty industry going back to work in April following a year of intermittent closures.

Monday 29th March

Session: Financial recovery and understanding your data
Time: 11:00 to 12:00
Host: Dija Ayodele
Speaker: Richard Weare
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Session: Rebuilding your confidence
Time: 13:00 to 14:00
Host: Lisa Potter-Dixon
Speakers: Caroline Hirons, Sam Pearce, Dija Ayodele, Jules Von Hep
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Session: Communication & relationships
Time: 15:00 to 16:00
Host: Millie Kendall MBE
Speakers: Andy Millward, Kirsty McCall, Debbie Thomas
Reserve your space here.

Session: Back to work – The current guidelines
Time: 16:30 to 17:30
Host: Lesley Blair
Speaker: Millie Kendall MBE
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Session: Elevating your business through digital
Time: 18:00 to 19:00
Host: Josh Smith
Speakers: Caroline Hirons, Lisa Potter-Dixon, Dija Ayodele
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Tuesday 30th March

Session: Team building
Time: 13:00 to 14:00
Host: MK Trevaskis
Speakers: Errol Douglas, Alexia Inge, Dija Ayodele
Reserve your space here.

Session: Prepping for return – Freelance
Time: 14:30 to 15:30
Host: Lisa Potter-Dixon
Speakers: Adeola Boyega, Tinu Bello
Reserve your space here.

Session: Prepping for return – Salon owners
Time: 17:30 to 18:30
Host: Lesley Blair
Speakers: Dija Ayodele, Andy Millward, Emily Perks
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Session: What would Beyonce do?
Time: 19:00 to 20:00
Host: Sonia Haria
Speakers: Caroline Hirons, Lisa Potter-Dixon, Dija Ayodele, Alex Forbes, Lesley Blair
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Find out more about Beauty Backed Trust here.

Instagram Reels School
2021-03-30 18:00 - 19:00
Instagram Reels School brought to you by British Beauty Council patron Facebook
Instagram Reels is the newest way to create and discover short, entertaining videos on Instagram. Giving creators and brands the opportunity to be discovered on Instagram’s global stage, through a dedicated tab on Instagram’s home screen, Reels enables you to experiment with different storylines, upload original content and participate in trending moments.
During this session you will learn tips & tricks from one of the experts on how to use this great new product for individual or marketing purposes.
Hosted and presented by Sammy King, Creative Agency Partner, Facebook & Instagram
Date & Time:
Tuesday 30th March
18:00PM – 18:45PM
EXCLUSIVELY FOR BRITISH BEAUTY COUNCIL PATRONS, PARTNER MEMBERS & BOARD MEMBERS.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

British Beauty Council Clubhouse - The Importance of Wellbeing for Therapists
2021-03-31 16:30 - 17:30
As the beauty and hair industry emerge from lockdown British Beauty Council COO, Helena Grzesk talks to the industry about the importance of grounding and self care for as we re-open. This the conversation explores therapist wellbeing.
Make sure you are following @britishbeautycouncil club on Clubhouse to receive updates of when the talk goes live.

Beauty Entrepreneurs on The Changing Face of Beauty
2021-04-13 19:30 - 20:30
A clubhouse discussion on how the beauty industry has changed as a result of the pandemic. What our founders have learnt and what what they would like to see more of as we emerge from the crisis, plus a lot MORE..
Panellists include:

Maria Hvorostovsky – Headhunter / Founder & CEO HVO Search
Millie Kendall MBE, CEO British Beauty Council
Jeanine Lobell – Entrepreneur Stila Cosmetics & Kevyn Aucoin &RxBreakup App & a new one in the works. Mum of 5
Maria Hatzistefanis – Founder Rodial and Nip & Fab
Elizabeth Molina – TEDx Speaker / Beauty Guru / Model / Founder of the Molina
Victoria Jancke – Model / Actress
Jaleesa Jaikaran – founder The Beauty Room on Clubhouse /Pro makeup Artists & Content Creator

Join the event here: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/PAdd8Y81

British Beauty Council - Beauty business is back, how successful has reopening been?
2021-04-16 16:00 - 17:00
British Beauty Council CEO, Millie Kendall MBE, talks to the industry about topics that fall under their 3 Pillars reputation, innovation, education.
This week Millie will be holding an open discussion of how reopening has gone and will be joined by speakers including:

Helena Grzesk (British Beauty Council & UKSA)
Lesley Blair (BABTAC)
Anna Teal (WBA & Aromatherapy Associates)
Victoria Brownlie (NHBF)

Make sure you are following @milliekendall and British Beauty Council Club on Clubhouse to receive updates of when the talk goes live.

The Road to Recovery Instagram Live
2021-05-10 08:00 - 17:00
Victoria Brownlie from the NHBF will be hosting an IG Live on Monday 10 May at 6pm with British Beauty Council CEO, Millie Kendall MBE, British Beauty Council COO & former General Manager at UK Spa Association, Helena Grzesk and Chair at Babtac, Lesley Blair. They will be discussing everything you need to prepare for the rest of 2021, including phasing out of furlough, SEISS, business rates relief and more. You won’t want to miss this one!
Join them live on @britishbeautycouncil @nhbfsocial

Wellbeing Workshop: How to adapt your mindset to the changing times
2021-05-11 12:00 - 12:30
Join us Live on Instagram (@britishbeautycouncil) on Tuesday 11th May at 12noon for a Wellbeing Workshop with Ailish Lucas and Marie Loney.

Date: Tuesday 11th May
Time: 12:00 to 12:30
Location: @britishbeautycouncil on Instagram

About Ailish Lucas and Marie Loney

Ailish Lucas is the Founder of the Glow Getter Collective; Ailish is a marketing consultant, as well as a trained makeup artist and beauty therapist.

Marie Loney a Wellbeing Business Coach and the founder of Glow Consultancy London.

About the Wellbeing Workshop

The topic for this Wellbeing Workshop will be mindset and our two experts will discuss how they have personally navigated the last 14 months, sharing tools and techniques on how to adapt your mindset and why a positive mindset on reopening is so important. You can watch this Wellbeing Workshop LIVE on Instagram (@britishbeautycouncil), and on catch-up via our IGTV.

Make sure you’re following @britishbeautycouncil on Instagram to be notified when we go live!

Keeping yourself and others sun safe and sun smart during Skin Cancer Awareness Month and beyond
2021-05-13 16:00 - 16:30
Join us Live on British Beauty Council Facebook on Thursday 13th May at 16.00pm (BST) for an open discussion between Marie Tudor, CEO of skin cancer charity, Skcin and Candice Gardner, Education Manager – Digital and Content at The International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica UK.

Date: Thursday 13th May
Time: 16:00 to 16:30 (BST)
Location: British Beauty Council on Facebook
As part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month and National Sun Awareness Week, we have collaborated with our affiliate, Skin Cancer Charity, Skcin and our patron, Professional-grade skincare brand, Dermalogica to discuss their recent partnership, the importance of sun protection, skin health and early skin cancer detection.
Skcin – is the UK’s only skin cancer charity totally dedicated to education and awareness – it was established in 2006 and was born out of the loss of loved one to melanoma. The charity focuses on the prevention and early detection as 90% of skin cancers are preventable. They also campaign for cultural and educational change in this area. The charity are pioneers in educational intervention and has developed and run for the past 8 years five national educational interventions accreditation schemes, that work with at risk and influential groups.
The hair and Beauty industry and wider sectors have vital role to play with skin surveillance with their clients, as they see their clients regularly and parts of their body they cannot see themselves. The industry has a powerful role to play in advocating skin surveillance and helping the charity in their fight to combat the rising skin cancer cases in the UK which have risen more than 56% in the last decade.

Make sure you’re following British Beauty Council on Facebook o be notified when we go live!

Expanding Internationally: Grow Your Business via Ecommerce
2021-05-26 - 2021-05-27
A virtual event brought to you by the Department for International Trade in partnership with eCommerce Expo.

This two-day specialised event will provide practical insights and takeaways from experts, designed to help UK businesses like yours expand and grow.

Through a range of practical focus sessions and country-specific success stories, you will gain insights into the USA, Canadian, Australian and Japan markets.

Get practical and actionable insights from in-market experts and build your understanding of:

which products and services are in demand in key markets?
how to build customer relationships in the markets covered.
how to unlock cross-border ecommerce opportunities in these key markets.

There will be exclusive networking opportunities for participants who are eligible – join to ignite these conversations.

Find out more, and register here.

Plastic Free Beauty: It's Time to Make a Change
2021-06-11 11:30 - 12:30
Plastic Free Beauty Day partners with British Beauty Council and Ocean Generation to lead industry change in 2021. Join us for a webinar hosted by Yolanda Cooper, Founder of Plastic Free Beauty Day and WE ARE PARADOXX for advice on how to become more environmentally conscious.

Date: Friday 11th June
Time: 11:30am
Location:
Host:

Yolanda Cooper, Founder of PFBD and We Are Paradoxx

Panellists:

Millie Kendall MBE, CEO of the British Beauty Council
Ben Proctor, Director at On Repeat
Daisy Kendrick, Sustainability Expert from Ocean Generations

About:
Plastic Free Beauty Day is back for a third year running on June 17th 2021 with a vengeance against plastic usage by the beauty industry. Founded by Yolanda Cooper of WE ARE PARADOXX, Plastic Free Beauty Day is a day dedicated to challenging the use of plastic packaging in the beauty products we buy. It is a call to take action against the overdependence on plastic by
beauty brands.
This year sees a big education drive in partnership with the British Beauty Council and Ocean Generation to inspire and inform retailers, brands, consumers and media through an engaging education-led webinar with industry experts and leaders, who have the knowledge and ability to inspire, create awareness and instigate real industry change.
A week ahead of Plastic Free Beauty Day, on Friday 11th June at 11.30am, a 30 minute webinar with 10 minute live Q&A session will be hosted by Yolanda Cooper, alongside Millie Kendall, CEO of the British Beauty Council, Daisy Kendrick – leading sustainability expert from Ocean Generation and Ben Proctor, Director of On Repeat – an innovative packaging solution launching this June. All will be available for interview prior to and following the webinar.
Sign up for the webinar now –
The webinar will cover topics including;
• Why is it important that the beauty industry specifically should play an active role in the world’s global sustainability efforts?
• Is being “green” a USP or is it becoming a new-normal baseline standard?
• Green-washing in the beauty industry – what brands should consumers trust and how do they spot pretenders?
• Tangible advice for those wanting to become more environmentally conscious.

Why now?
Consumers are demanding a change from brands;
• 73% of UK consumers want to live more sustainably.
• 69% of consumers want to reduce their plastic consumption – the number 1 sustainability priority.
Credit: The Courage to Change

Our ecosystem can’t sustain our current behaviours around plastics;
• Only 5% of the world’s plastics are recycled effectively – 40% end up on landfill and a third in fragile ecosystems such as the ocean.
• 90% of us recycle regularly in the kitchen but only 52% recycle from our bathroom.
• Recycling aluminum saves 95% of energy required to make it in the first place.
• Only 9% of all plastic ever made has actually been recycled! In comparison 75% of aluminium is still in use today.
Credit: The Courage to Change
Statistics taken from the British Beauty Council ‘Courage to Change’ Report

About the panellists
Yolanda Cooper, Founder of Plastic Free Beauty Day and WE ARE PARADOXX
Yolanda Cooper is a leader in sustainable beauty and passionate about ethical sourcing, clean formulations and sustainable packaging. Yolanda’s company, WE ARE PARADOXX, is the ‘cool & clean’ sustainable beauty brand with a cult following thanks to its edit of natural, vegan and high performance hair and body products.
A self proclaimed ‘accidental activist’, Yolanda developed her collection in eco-conscious, plastic-free packaging. Her mission to rid the beauty world of unnecessary plastic led her to launch Plastic Free Beauty Day in 2019 – a day each year on June 17th dedicated to educating beauty brands, retailers and consumers on the perils of plastic pollution.

Millie Kendall, CEO of The British Beauty Council
CEO of the British Beauty Council, retail maven and brand creator, Millie Kendall has been instrumental in the success of cult brands including Shu Uemura, Aveda, Tweezerman, L’Occitane and Ruby & Millie. Having worked with the UK’s leading retailers, Millie has been creating and marketing beauty brands for the past 30 years. Millie was awarded an MBE in 2007 for her services to the cosmetic industry.

Daisy Kendrick, Sustainability Expert from Ocean Generations
Ocean Generation is an inclusive global movement that exists to restore a sustainable relationship between humanity and the Ocean. Ocean Generation see a world where the Ocean is freed from human threats within a generation. They are empowering an inclusive global movement to tackle Ocean threats through science and storytelling.

Ben Proctor, Director at On Repeat
On Repeat is a B2B service, offering beauty brands a bespoke, zero waste packaging and fulfilment solution to supply refills to their customers. The beauty industry makes 120 billion units of plastic packaging yearly and over 90% of that isn’t recycled. On Repeat has developed an innovative eco-conscious and zero waste refill solution for beauty brands who care about their impact on the planet. They follow developments with the latest in bioplastic technology, and are in conversation with local authorities and waste management facilities to ensure the packaging you received today can either be composted, or recycled and repurposed to build a circular economy. All of which is designed and made in the U.K.

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Condé Nast College Big Beauty Weekend - Virtual Course
2021-06-12 - 2021-06-13
In association with British Beauty Council Education Pillar
Course Dates: 12th Sat – 13th Sun June 2021
Overview
The Big Beauty Weekend will bring two days of skincare, hair and make-up demos, panel talks, and masterclasses hosted by Creative Director Sara Hassan & Beauty Editor Sophie Cullen, alongside some of the biggest names in the industry including Maria Hatzistefanis CEO of Rodial & Alexia Inge, CEO of Cult Beauty.
The weekend event is designed for anyone with an interest in the beauty industry, including the current issues and how to tackle them. The event will be beneficial to both, those who already have knowledge or experience of the industry, with a particular interest in ethics and sustainability, as well as complete beginners.
Big Beauty Weekend Highlights

Hear from Condé Nast Editors
Engage in panel talks organised by The British Beauty Council Education Pillar on diversity and sustainability with speakers ranging from Plastic Planet, Walgreens, Weleda through to Facebook, to name just a few
Hear from some of the most exciting brands in the industry such as Elemis, Rodial, Cult Beauty, and Rituals
Participate in a brow masterclass with Benefit Cosmetics
Hear from industry experts
Network with other like-minded people
Learn the latest tips and tricks of the trade
*View detailed programme for the weekend in the next tab

So, whether you’re looking to book in for the full weekend or tune into one day, we look forward to welcoming and connecting with you.
Course Programme

Saturday 12th June

10.30 am
Welcome
Run through the day

10.45 am
Niki Schilling, Rituals
Energising meditation session

11.05 am
Chloe Lewis, Social Media Director, Glamour
Social in publishing: gatekeeping a brand’s voice.

12.00 pm
Maria Hatzistefanis, CEO, Rodial
How to build a beauty empire

12.30 pm
British Beauty Council Panel
Moving towards a sustainable Beauty Industry with:

Jayn Sterland, British Beauty Council Sustainable Beauty Coalition Chair & MD at Weleda
Sian Sutherland, Chief Changemaker at A Plastic Planet
Phil Cumming, Head of Sustainability at Walgreens

1.15 pm
Lunch

2.15 – 2.45
Benefit Cosmetics
Brow Masterclass

3.00 pm
Claire Luxton
In conversation with Beauty Photographer Claire Luxton

3.45 pm
Networking Session

4.00 pm
End of the day

Sunday 13th June

10.30 am
Welcome
Run through the day

10.45 am
Oriele Frank, Co-founder, Elemis
Sophie Cullen interviews Oriele Frank, on all things sustainability within Elemis.

11.15 am
Deborah Joseph, Editor in Chief, GLAMOUR
Deborah will speak about her career journey and how she turned GLAMOUR into one of the most successful digital beauty brands.

11.45 – 12.15
Jamie Genevieve, Founder,
Vieve
In conversation with Jamie, makeup artists, Youtube star, and the founder of Vieve makeup.

12.30 – 1.15 pm
Alexia Inge, CEO Cult Beauty
What’s trending now?
Biggest beauty trends for 2021

2.00 – 3.00 pm
British Beauty Council, Panel
The Future of Beauty Industry with:

Sharmadean Reid, Founder of Beautystack
Jenni Middleton, Director of Beauty at WGSN
Gareth James, Director at Foundation Agency
Karen Worthington, Client Partner at Facebook

3.00 – 3.30 pm
Michelle Lee, Editor-in-Chief of ALLURE
Michelle shares her career journey, life as a beauty editor, and top beauty products.

3.30 – 3.45 pm
Networking Session

For more information including admissions and event structure, click here.

Career Insights: The Making of a Makeup Artist at Graduate Fashion Week
2021-06-14 19:00 - 20:00
The impact of the pandemic on all students and people aspiring to a career in the beauty industry or starting out in their careers has been a huge stumbling block. Universities and colleges across the UK are delivering curriculum virtually, with little if any face-to-face contact and many graduations have been cancelled. This makes motivation hard, particularly when they will have had no exposure to the industry guest lecturers that students typically enjoy during term.
So, it is our hope that inspiring discussions will provide that beacon of hope that there is a bright future for anyone who seeks to work towards their goals in this industry. This June our Education Pillar will be supporting Graduate Fashion Week with a live panel Career Insights: The Making of a Makeup Artist hosted by our President of Pillar, Education, Elizabeth Barnett Lawton, with makeup legends Alex Babsky, Hannah Martin, Kamanza Amihyia, and Terry Barber.
Date: Monday 14th June
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Location: Livestreamed to the Graduate Fashion Week website
Host:
Elizabeth Barnett Lawton

President of Pillar, Education at British Beauty Council, Educator and Former Beauty Journalist

Panellists:

Alex Babsky, Makeup Artist
Hannah Martin, Makeup Artist
Kamanza Amihyia, Hair and Makeup Artist for TV and Film
Terry Barber, Makeup Artist

Register now to watch the event LIVE via the Graduate Fashion Week website.

Beyond Bias in Beauty
2021-06-23 14:00 - 15:30
The beauty industry is underpinned by the notion of community. We ask you to join our community on Wednesday 23rd June to celebrate inclusion, creativity and empowerment in the industry.

Date: Wednesday 23rd June
Time: 14:00PM – 15:30PM
What to expect:
Brought to you by the British Beauty Council and Facebook, this event will focus on the importance of embracing Diversity & Inclusion in online advertising and why it matters to reduce harmful stereotypes.
In addition, we’ll share insights and perspectives aimed at helping advertisers and beauty professionals build a better, more inclusive future for the industry.

During this 90 minute session we will cover:

Smashing Audience Stereotypes – presentation by Zehra Chatoo, Connection Planner at Facebook
Breaking Beauty Standards – panel discussion hosted by Becky Owen, Branded Content lead at Facebook
Audience Q&A

This event will be live-streamed online.

FAQs:
Will the session be recorded?
Yes, a recording will be made available post-event.
Can I invite other members of my team?
Yes, please share with anyone you think would be interested.
How do I access the event?
Reserve your space to confirm your spot. Once completed, you will receive a confirmation email which will include a calendar invite to add to your diary. We’ll also send a reminder email a couple of days before the event with all the key details.

Reserve your space .
