The British Beauty Council

The Business of Beauty: elevate your business with design and branding
2022-05-23 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
British Beauty Council CEO Millie Kendall OBE hosts this Business of Beauty virtual workshop with women-owned product development agency twelveNYC. Managing Director EMEA and President of Global Beauty, Jessica Witenburg, joins Millie to provide design and branding tips and advice for hair, beauty and wellness businesses.

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SME XPO 2022
2022-05-25 - 2022-05-26
Date: 25th – 26th May
Location: Olympia London
About:
SME XPO is a free to attend, two-day exhibition and conference designed to inspire and connect entrepreneurs and business leaders. Learn from the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs, network with fellow owners and founders, and meet best-in-class suppliers – all taking place live and in-person at Olympia London from 25-26 May 2022.

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Positive Luxury: The Future of Beauty and Fragrance
2022-05-26 15:00 - 16:00
Date: Thursday 26th May
Time: 15:00
About:
The beauty & fragrance industry is undergoing a period of extraordinary transformation. From leaps forward in green chemistry and biomimicry to a shift towards inclusive beauty, every aspect of the industry is being re-examined and retooled.

Join Positive Luxury Co-CEO Diana Verde Nieto and a panel of industry experts to explore the changes brands, suppliers and retailers need to be aware of and how they can prepare for the future.

The panel includes:

Sabrina Elba, Co-Founder S’ABLE Labs
Rhea Cartwright, Strategy Consultant & Beauty Editor
Mathieu Flamini, CEO GFBiochemicals

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How Can We Best Represent Age in Beauty?
2022-06-15 09:30 - 10:30
Date: 15th June
Time: 09:30 to 10:30
About:
Willowberry skincare will be hosting ‘How Can We Best Represent Age in Beauty?’, an virtual panel discussion featuring a panel of experts, including:

Jenni Retourné, Founder, Willowberry Skincare
Helena Grzesk MBE, COO, British Beauty Council
Lorraine Pascale, TV Personality, Best-Selling Author, Life Coach and Founder of ‘The Rebrand’
Jan Masters, Telegraph Columnist, ‘What is 60 for?’
Ruby Hammer, Global Makeup Artist
Eleanor Mills, Editor, Broadcaster and Founder of midlife platform Noon
Sallie Berkery, MD, CEW

Experiences of age have changed considerably, with style, wellbeing and life satisfaction high on the agenda and a spending power to match. Older women are becoming increasingly spoken to and visible within media and brand marketing, so what are the opportunities for change to better-represent age in beauty, and what are the tools to get us there? The panel will discuss this through different viewpoints to inform, inspire and help drive change.

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Plastic Free Beauty Day
2022-06-17
Plastic Free Beauty Day exists to educate beauty brands, retailers and consumers on the serious impact plastic pollution is having on our environment. The non-profit campaign focuses on reducing plastic pollution caused by the beauty industry as a whole.

Head to the Plastic Free Beauty Day account on Instagram on Friday 17th June to tune in, for a day of inspiring and informative discussions.

Perfect Corp.: Global Beauty & Fashion Tech Forum 2022
2022-06-21 16:30 - 22:00
Date: 21st June
Time: 11:30 to 17:00 EST (16:30 to 22:00 BST)
About:
The first 50 British Beauty Council Members who want to attend Perfect Corp.’s 2022 Global Beauty & Fashion Tech Forum virtually can use the code ‘’ at checkout for complimentary tickets. The Forum is returning this June for an in-depth exploration into digital transformation and the future of e-commerce.

The hybrid event will be taking place live from New York and will be live-streamed globally; Perfect Corp. will be joined by key opinion leaders from across the industry including:

Jane Lauder, Executive Vice President Enterprise Marketing and Chief Data Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies
Kelly Kovack, Founder and CEO, BeautyMatter
Shanna Weinblatt, Senior Director, Innovation and Beauty Tech, Coty
Ekta Chopra, Chief Digital Officer, e.l.f. Cosmetics
Dina Fierro, Vice President, Global Digital Innovation and Strategy, NARS
Dianna Mazzone, Senior Beauty Editor, Allure
Heather Muir Maffei, Beauty Director, Real Simple
Tatiana Pile, Managing Editor, Glossy

Click to book your ticket, the first 50 people to enter the code ‘COMPBBC2022’ will be able to virtually attend the Global Beauty and Fashion Tech Forum, free of charge.

*The complimentary tickets using code ‘COMPBBC2022‘ are only applicable for the livestream. Outside of this offer, tickets to attend virtually are $25.

Sustainable Beauty Coalition: Steering Committee Meeting
2022-06-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-03 15:00 - 17:00
By invitation only.

Social Commerce. Consumers are ready...are you?
2022-06-23 10:00 - 12:00
This event is brought to you by The Pull Agency.
Date: 23rd June
Time: 10:00 to 12:00 BST
Location: virtual webinar
About:
The past two years have seen retail changed forever, accelerating e-commerce sales and redefining consumer expectations. Today, this means countless opportunities for businesses, but with increasing advertising costs and more competition than ever, brands are looking for newer, more effective ways to sell their products.
As a result, brands are increasingly turning to Social Commerce, allowing them to sell direct to their customers, while also building deeper, more authentic relationships with them. By 2025 it is predicted that Social Commerce will have become a $1.2trillion global market. But, what does Social Commerce really mean, and is your brand ready to take advantage?
Join The Pull Agency as they discuss:

What exactly Social Commerce is, and why it is such an important channel for Health & Beauty brands today
Everything you need to know to get started and create your own Social Commerce strategy
The Health & Beauty brands already getting it right and using Social Commerce to sell more products than ever

Reserve your (virtual) seat .

BY INVITATION ONLY: British Beauty Council, Roadmap Press Conference
2022-06-23 15:00 - 16:00
Chief Executive Officer of the British Beauty Council Millie Kendall OBE, alongside Chief Policy Officer Victoria Brownlie, who will present the British Beauty Council’s Roadmap for 2022 – 2025.

DEI Committee Meeting
2022-06-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-07-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-08-23 09:00 - 10:00

Plastic Free July
2022-07-01 - 2022-07-31
Plastic Free July® is a global movement which helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Find out more here.

Northern Fashion Week
2022-07-04 - 2022-07-09
Northern Fashion Week is curated by the team behind New Talent Fashion and promises to champion northern talent and develop northern industry, showcasing the most exciting emerging and established designers and brands in the fashion world, with catwalks, talks, networking, exhibits, panels, the Northern Fashion Week Awards and more.

We are thrilled to announce that British Beauty Council COO Helena Grzesk will be one of the Judges at Northern Fashion Week.

Northern Fashion Week is taking place at Manchester Central, in the heart of Manchester city centre.

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Beyond Beauty: Get Future Ready with Creators
2022-07-04 09:30 - 11:00
Brought to you by Meta and the British Beauty Council.
Date: Monday 4th July
Time: 09:30am BST
Location: virtual webinar
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With the creator economy growing exponentially, we are living in a creator renaissance . Power is shifting from organisations to individuals across the world and across industries. Now, we’re seeing Instagram creators directing music videos and fashion shoots, and becoming stars of movies and creative directors at global organisations.
Join us as we come together to showcase emerging creator trends, highlight the technological advancements that are enabling creators to develop and scale their creativity, and discuss the impact that these shifts are having on creator marketing.
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Executive Board Meeting
2022-07-06 10:00 - 13:00

Lisa Eldridge: Carnival of Colour Pop-Up
2022-07-09 - 2022-08-25
Lisa Eldridge has announced the launch of her summer pop-up: Carnival of Colour.
Date: Saturday 9th July to Sunday 4th September
Opening Hours: 11:00 to 19:00, and 11:00 to 18:00 on Sundays
Location: Unit 10, Market Buildings, Covent Garden, London, W2CE 8RB

Pricing and Promotions Masterclass
2022-07-12 15:00 - 16:00
This Masterclass is brought to you by WIZZ&CO.
Date: Tuesday 12th July
Time: 15:00 BST
About:
Strategies to manage pricing and supply chain issues to grow your profits and keep customers happy. This two part masterclass will cover:

Price Increases

Wizz will share:

Consumer behaviour trends to help navigate the current climate

What to consider when approaching cost increases in your business

How to communicate price increases to customers

Promotion Strategies

Wizz will share how to run effective promotional strategies and what to consider for multiple sales channels:

For Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Strategically throughout the year

To build loyalty and protect profit margins

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DERMALOGICA PRESENTS THE EXFOLIATION AFFIRMATION STUDIO
2022-07-15 - 2022-07-17
Dermalogica announces London pop-up to celebrate their biggest launch of the year.
Date: Friday 15th July – Sunday 17th July
Location: 59 Greek Street, Soho
Learn about its botanical and efficacious ingredients and get inspired by joining unique interactive workshops led by industry experts.

Schedule:
Friday 15th July
18:30 – 20:00 – The Power of Positive – discover daily rituals that can change your life. An intimate panel discussion with TV Personality & Brand Ambassador Georgia Toffolo, Kira Matthews and Ashleigh Kane.
Saturday 16th July
09:30 – 11:00 – Empowering dance workshop with School of SOS
13:30 – 15:00 – Empowering dance workshop with School of SOS
15:30 – 17:00 – Affirmation workshop with Kira Matthews
Sunday 17th July
09:30 – 11:00 – Empowering dance workshop with School of SOS
11:30 – 13:00 – Affirmation workshop with Kira Matthews
13:30 – 15:00 – Empowering dance workshop with School of SOS
15:30 – 17:00 – Affirmation workshop with Kira Matthews

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BY INVITATION ONLY: Patron Social Network Breakfast
2022-07-18 08:30 - 10:30
This event is by invitation only.

BY INVITATION ONLY: the British Beauty Council and Nioxin host an evening about hair loss
2022-08-03 18:00 - 20:00

Haircuts4Homeless Hear Me, See Me exhibition
2022-09-02 - 2022-09-18 | Angel Central, 21 Parkfield Street, N1 0PS
Haircuts4Homeless, the registered charity set up by veteran hairdresser Stewart Roberts has teamed up with Angel Central to showcase beautiful portrait photographs and intimate quotes from its new book Hear Me, See Me book. The exhibition aims to raise awareness of the charity and to humanise the face of homelessness by challenging stigmas and stereotypes via honest, thought-provoking imagery and words to acknowledge that the smallest of actions can have the greatest effect.
The exhibition is open to public from Friday 2nd September will run every Friday to Sunday until the 18th of September.
Find out more here.

Planet-positive beauty: The conscious consumer’s demand for transparency
2022-09-05
What does it mean to be a sustainable beauty brand in 2022?
Shoppers feel it’s no longer enough to meet the minimum standards of sustainability. From greenwashing legislation to positive impact claims, beauty brands need to be more transparent and communicative about their certifications. It’s time for the industry to keep up, or risk losing consumer trust.
Join members of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition, Marie Claire’s Lisa Oxenham, and sustainability marketing technology Provenance to discuss what it means to be a planet-positive beauty brand in 2022. This event focuses on how to keep up with the evolving demands of the conscious consumer.
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British Beauty Week
2022-09-05 - 2022-09-11
This year’sruns from 5th-11th September and is set to be the most inclusive, accessible event yet with over 80 events nationwide.
Millie Kendall, CEO, of the British Beauty Council, says: “The beauty industry has the ability to change lives and transform Britain’s economic and social fabric. We want everyone to celebrate that fact.”
“Many people have in the past underestimated the power of beauty. But if the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that our industry is at the heart of every community. It brings people together, it boosts confidence and wellbeing, and it provides an enormous contribution to the UK’s GDP. This is all something to celebrate.”
The seven-day event will see beauty businesses from across the breadth and depth of the country coming together to host workshops, fireside chats and discounts. The immersive events span fragrance, skincare, organic beauty and nail art to provide key beauty touch points for people of all ages, wherever they live.
Check out the British Beauty Week Schedule

Space NK X British Beauty Week
2022-09-05 - 2022-09-11
Space NK stores nationwide are hosting events throughout British Beauty Week. Whether you want a Dr Dennis Gross consultation or fancy your hand at winning a Space NK Beauty Vault, here’s all the information you need to book your limited slot, turn up to your local store and celebrate beauty.
Double Points Party – 5th to the 11th September
In celebration of British Beauty Week Space NK is are offering ‘Double Points’ to all Ndulge members. Sign up (if you haven’t already), and join the team in store for complimentary cakes and champagne to shop your points in style! Participating stores: Reigate, Windsor, London Liverpool St, Kings Road, Cheapside, Marlow, Muswell Hill, St Albans, Henley, Beaconsfeald, Bournemouth, Tunbridge Wells, Weybridge, Tenterden, Blackheath, Norwich, St John’s Wood, Guildford, Kensington, Chichester, Brighton, Parsons Green, Kingston, Marlborough, South Molton Street.
Beauty Vault – 5th to the 11th September
Unlock a beauty vault full of Space NK treats! Choose a key and be in with the chance to win. A beauty vault will be displayed in store, it’s your job to find the right key to win deluxe samples and full size products. Participating stores: Regent Street and Wimbledon.
JVN Hair Treasure Hunt – 5th to the 11th September
A signed product by founder and Queer Eye star Jonathon Van Ness, is hiding in Space NK stores. Shop with us and you could be the lucky finder who will get to take home this exclusive treat for free. Participating stores:
Beverley, Chester, Donegal Square, Glasgow, Grafton St, Lemington Spa, Lisburn Rd, Market Harborough, Stamford, York.
Discover Fresh’s Tea Elixir Resilience Activating Serum at Space NK Hans Crescent – 5th to the 11th September
Throughout the week, discover the story behind Fresh’s latest innovation Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum at the store’s pop-up. Enter the unique atmosphere of the beautiful island of Mauritius and immerse all your senses. Take a moment to relax, learn about the skin transforming ingredients and use our fun Fresh wall of greeneries to take your #faceofresilience picture. Enjoy an exclusive Tea Elixir Skincare Gift worth £50 when you spend £68 on Fresh.
From the 5th to the 7th September, there are specialised British Beauty Week 45-minute firming and lifting facials featuring Fresh’s Black Tea collection to firm, smooth, soften, and improve skin’s elasticity. The facial also includes the treatment routine of multiple serums to protect and treat the skin, including the Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum. .
On September 8th from 18:30 to 20:00, Space NK Hans Crescent will be hosting ‘The Beauty of Resilience with Fresh’. The exclusive panel talk event hosted by Edwina Ings-Chambers, featuring industry experts from Fresh and Space NK, as well as award-winning author and broadcaster Elizabeth Day, who celebrates all things that haven’t gone right and explores how to build emotional resilience..
Sarah Chapman Radiance Boost Facial at Space NK Farnham – 6th to the 7th September
Delivering healthy, beautiful skin whatever your concern, Sarah’s extensive knowledge and expertise allows these highly efficacious, bespoke treatments to be tailored to the needs of each individual. Seamlessly melding our signature ‘gymnastics’ massage techniques with state-of-the-art technology and potent cosmeceutical products, these famed facials promise calm, rejuvenated skin that glows with youthful radiance.
Experience Rose Inc’s new Solar Collection – 6th to the 10th September
Visit participating Space NK stores to get the perfect radiant summer skin, featuring a refillable skin-smoothing highlighter in five luminous shades for a customisable glow. Velvet-soft and non-comedogenic, try Rose Inc’s revolutionary cream foundation formula that delivers natural radiance while nourishing the skin with powerful actives. Head to participating stores to book your slot.
Participating stores and dates:
Cobham: 6th September
Islington, Broadgate, Harrogate: 7th September
Spitalfields, Bristol: 8th September
Kings Cross, Loughton: 9th September
Covent Garden, St Anns: 10th September

Paula’s Choice Skin Scanning – 7th to the 9th September
Space NK skin specialist will be offering a walk-in service that will analyse skin condition beneath the top layers of skin. The analysis will detect features like sun damage, pigmentation, oil secretion, fine line patterns and vascular conditions like rosacea. The specialist will then recommend products and advice targeted to your results.
Participating stores and dates:
Cribbs Causeway: 7th September
Cheltenham: 8th September
Winchester: 9th September

Dr Dennis Gross Vitamin C+ Lactic Range Facial – 7th to the 9th September
To celebrate Dr Dennis Gross newest launch exclusively with Space NK, treat yourself to a Dr Dennis Gross Skincare glow. Join the expert facialists at Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, for the brand’s signature facial peels catered to your specific skin type and needs, Now using the new VITAMIN C+Lactic range.
Participating stores and dates:
Haslemere: 7th September
Duke of York: 7th September
Sevenoaks: 8th September
Brent Cross: 9th September

STEM Ambassador Summit
2022-09-05 13:00 - 14:00
The British Beauty Council is launching the Future Talent Programme.The initiative will begin by showcasing the diverse range of careers within the beauty sector that rely on basic science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) qualifications.
Be the first to see the highly anticipated Future Talent films – featuring Jamie Genevieve and The Plastic Boy – and hear from the British Beauty Council and STEM Learning about how you can support today’s youth in embarking on a career in beauty and STEM.
This event is being moderated by the Royal Institution.
Book your tickets here.

Future Facing: New Frontiers in Beauty Marketing
2022-09-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Spring Studios, 10 Spring Place, NW53BH, United Kingdom
In celebration of British Beauty Week, Spring Studios is delighted to invite you to an exclusive event to explore the future of beauty marketing with leading experts in the space.
The beauty industry is uniquely placed to capitalise on the wealth of opportunity presented by digital acceleration and Web 3.0: from the next generation of AI diagnostic and AR try on, to pioneering the use of NFTs to reward beauty loyalists. We’ll explore key opportunities to engage with passionate beauty communities – both on and offline – and consider the role that phygital initiatives & experiences can play in complementing the new frontier, the Metaverse.
Panelists include:

James Watson – Chief Marketing Officer @ The Glimpse Group
Danielle Watson – Senior Business Development Director, EMEA @ Revieve
Duncan Woods – Creative Technologist @ Spring Studios

Meta’s Beyond Beauty: The Power of Video
2022-09-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Meta Building, 10 Brock Street, NW1 3FG
The trend is clear: Video consumption is increasing. In fact, video makes up 50% of the time people spend on Facebook, and Reels makes up more than 20% of the time people spend on Instagram.
In celebration of British Beauty Week, Meta and the British Beauty Council are excited to welcome you to Meta’s Brock Street Office on Wednesday 7 September from 9:30AM BST, to Beyond Beauty: The Power of Video.
Join us to explore how consumer behaviours on and off our platforms have shifted and discover the latest trends and insights about video across Facebook and Instagram.
Full details of our agenda featuring vibrant keynotes, a fireside chat with an inspiring creator, and an interactive Reels School will be shared soon.
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BY INVITATION ONLY: Plastic Solutions Summit
2022-09-08 08:30 - 11:30 | Made Thought, 1 St John's Ln, EC1M 4BL
The British Beauty Council’s Sustainable Beauty Coalition is calling on C-suite directors of the world’s biggest personal care brands and retailers to come together and help set a new path, bolder and more holistic than any before.
We are gathering together a carefully selected group of the most influential people in the beauty industry in one room.
When?:
September 8 @8:30 am – 11:30 am BST
Where?:
Made Thought, 1 St John’s Ln, London EC1M 4BL
The summit is strictly INVITATION ONLY and free to attend.
