The British Beauty Council

Save The Date: December Drinks
2022-12-07
Hosted in collaboration with Founded Beauty podcast, this year’s event is an opportunity for the British Beauty Council’s community to network with industry peers and celebrate the end of the year.
Date: 7th December 2022
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: The Atrium, M&C Saatchi, 36 Golden Square, London W1F 9E
Please note, this event is invite only.

The Beauty Beat
2022-12-03 10:00 - 2022-12-04 18:00 (Europe/London)

Women Mean Business: Becoming a globally known brand
2022-11-23 | British Museum, WC1B 3DG
The Department of International Trade will be joined by senior business leaders and key industry figures to empower female entrepreneurs to leverage digital and e-commerce to reach international audiences.
This year’s Women Mean Business event brings together some of the biggest names from the worlds of finance, tech, beauty – and beyond. Enjoy a jam-packed agenda, filled with panel discussions, “fireside chats” and insightful seminars.
Network with senior business leaders, investors and inspiring founders. Plus, listen live as key industry figures share valuable advice on starting your own company and keeping your business goals on track when facing uncertainty.
Visitors at the event will have the opportunity to attend workshops on:

Doing exporting right – learn from a fellow female entrepreneur who started a brand from scratch
The different channels of digital and e-commerce and how to internationalise your business
How to build a strong business plan and how to boost your business
Overcoming challenges that come into play when going international

DIT will be Export Partner of the event.
Find out more, here.

WGSN Insight: Beauty on a Budget
2022-11-17 10:00 - 11:00
As the cost-of-living crisis shifts purchasing priorities, WGSN is hosting an exclusive event with the British Beauty Council to help you discover how beauty brands can support price-conscious consumers.
Are you a brand founder or do you want to know more about how the market is adapting? This webinar will cover money-saving initiatives, smart product design and alternative product solutions that don’t sacrifice efficacy.
RSVP today to save your spot.
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Achieve The Best Customer Experience In Your Salon with Timely
2022-11-15 18:30 - 20:30
On Tuesday 15th November, Timely is hosting a Salon Owners Session focused on how to achieve the best customer experience in your salon.
Abigail James, best-selling author, award winner skincare and wellbeing expert, as well Timely Ambassador and long standing Timely customer will be hosting the event.
This exclusive session will cover:

Why the best customer experience is important (essential) for your business, not just for the customer satisfaction but essential for you – sharing value, kindness, trust, building loyalty.
Building business resilience.
The importance of human connection and how this is becoming even more essential in modern lives. Treating others how you would want to be treated.
The importance of a business management system to help manage and support deliver the best customer experience.

Location: Century Club, Soho, London
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Reserve your space here.

International Trade Week
2022-10-31 - 2022-11-04
From 31 October to 4 November 2022, International Trade Week is back and set to showcase a brand-new series of events designed to help businesses of all shapes and sizes maximise their global potential.
With four key themes guiding this year’s week-long programme, you will:

Discover how to trade internationally or expand your global footprint.
Be empowered to find new global markets through Free Trade Agreement (FTA) updates and market overview sessions.
Discover key investment opportunities with our focused Green Trade & Investment content.
Understand the UK’s place in trade as a force for good. Discover and access a full breadth of support available for female, black, Asian, minority ethnic and LGBTQ+ owned business.

Find out more and sign up, here.

Department for International Trade: UK Beauty Trade Mission to Dubai
2022-10-30 - 2022-11-04
The Department for International Trade (DIT) has announced it’s first trade mission for the beauty industry, centred around Beautyworld Middle East 2022, the region’s largest international trade fair, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre this Autumn.

UK brands will have the opportunity to join DIT’s week-long trade mission which will coincide with one of the most influential and visited beauty trade shows in the world.

The mission is aimed at ambitious British SME beauty brands looking to grow internationally and find new global partners. It will provide a fantastic platform to explore the market, gain exposure for your brand, and meet marketplaces and distributors in the region looking for new and innovative beauty products and services.

The Middle East is one of the world’s fastest-growing beauty markets. According to Statista, the value of beauty and personal care products in the Middle East and Africa is estimated at £35.4bn in 2022, expected growth to £39.7 by 2026.

Brands across the following segments are invited to apply:

Cosmetics and skincare
Natural, organic, clean, sustainable and ethical beauty
Personal care and hygiene
Hair nails and salon
Beauty tech
Fragrance
Packaging / raw materials

DIT are keen to welcome applications from UK exporting businesses looking to expand into the region, particularly those who exemplify innovative and sustainable product, services and ethos.

Leveraging the knowledge and networks of DIT, the programme for successful applicants will include:

VIP visitor access to Beautyworld
Brand presence within UK Pavilion marketing
Tailored networking opportunities with regional retailers and e-commerce platforms
‘How-to’ educational sessions with subject matter experts on doing business in market, to cover a variety of topics including regulation, ecommerce, marketing, IP, culture and consumer insight, wholesale and retail strategy.
Site visits to local retail outlets and potential partners
Access to discounted flights and accommodation

Note: Please be advised that all participating delegates will incur own personal costs for travel and accommodation.

COVID-19 – Due to the ongoing nature of COVID-19 this mission may be subject to changes, cancellation or additional restrictions but we will endeavour to update accordingly.

Applications close 31 July 2022.
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Scotland Climate Week
2022-10-26 - 2022-11-02
Scotland, it’s time to talk climate. Scotland led the world in becoming one of the first nations to declare a global climate emergency in April 2019. The need to take action to tackle climate change is more urgent than ever. So, as part of the global effort to fight the climate emergency Scotland has set an ambitious target to become ‘Net Zero’ by 2045, five years ahead of the rest of the UK.
From September 26th to October 2nd, join in the climate conversation by:

Understanding your impact – calculate your own greenhouse gas emissions to better understand your impact on the climate.
Cut your energy use – run your business or organisation on 100% renewable electricity and heating.
Switch up your transport – investigate options for leasing, purchasing or travelling by ultra-low emission vehicles.
Investigate your supply chain – encourage your suppliers to make changes to the ways they operate or source local suppliers and products where possible.
Reduce your waste – reuse, repair and recycle as much as possible.

Download the toolkit here.

Decoding the changing face of US Beauty with BeautyMatter and Spring
2022-10-20 14:00 - 19:00 | Spring Studios, 10 Spring Place, NW53BH, United Kingdom
We are delighted to invite you to a unique afternoon of content that will dive into what makes the world’s largest beauty market tick – and how best to harness the US growth opportunity.
Space is limited so sign up for your ticket today to join us at Spring Studios for insightful discussions and networking with some of the most exciting beauty innovators from the US and UK.
Speakers & Agenda:
2:00 PM: Arrival + Registration at Spring Studios London
2:30 PM: Kickoff and Welcome
Speaker: Meribeth Parker, Chair, British Beauty Council
2:40 PM: Understanding the US Consumer
A trend-driven overview of the US beauty market. We’ll use market data and insights to tackle hot categories, current + future trends within those categories and the ever-changing tastes of the US beauty consumer.
Speaker: The BeautyMatter Team
3:00 PM: The New American Marketplace
An exploration of the US distribution landscape and how it differs markedly from the UK market. We’ll help the audience understand the rules of engagement, key players and why, post-COVID, the market is never going back to business-as-usual. Structured as fireside chats with a 10-15 minute Q+A to follow.
Speakers:
• Ju Rhyu, Co-Founder & CEO, Hero Cosmetics
• More to be announced
4:15 PM: UK Brands Breaking Through the Noise
Discussions about the marketing and branding strategies that have driven success for British beauty brands leading the way in the US market. Structured as an introductory talk followed by two panel discussions and a 10-15 minute Q+A at the end.
Speakers:
• Sally-Anne Limb, Head of Insights, Spring Studios
• Akash Mehta, Co-Founder & CEO, Fable + Mane
• Marc Elrick, Founder & CEO, BYOMA
• Nora Zukauskaite, Global Marketing Director, Ciate London, Skin Proud + Lottie London
• Suzanne Pangelly, General Manager, US, Elemis
• Elsie Rutterford, Co-Founder, BYBI
5:30 – 7:30 PM: Cocktails + Networking
RSVP for the event here.

Cosmetics Business Live
2022-10-17 - 2022-10-18
Join us at the free-to-attend 2022 edition of Cosmetics Business Live on 17 and 18 October 2022 for a revolutionary content-lead exhibition held in London. Be the first to register your interest in attending the first physical Cosmetic Business Live event.
The event will provide a platform for brand owners, manufacturers, suppliers and retailers to come together to discover the latest trends, share knowledge and grow their customer network.
The British Beauty Council will be hosting an event on the importance of beauty activism.
Click here to find out more.

Inspiring Careers with The Female Lead and British Beauty Council
2022-10-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, SW7 2AR
We are delighted to mark International Day of the Girl on the 11th of October by hosting an Inspiring Careers event, held at the Royal Geographical Society.
We will be joined by a panel of truly inspirational women leaders, including Victoria Brownlie the Chief Policy Officer for the British Beauty Council.
The aim of this event is to empower young women to know about lesser-known jobs of the future. We want to open doors for young women by showcasing the importance of STEM in kickstarting careers in high-growth high-paid roles. The stories of our panellists are exciting and varied, demonstrating that not all careers are on a clear trajectory and that STEM can provide rewarding and stimulating roles that may not even be invented yet!
This event is invite only.

British Beauty Council X Treatwell at Salon International
2022-10-08 - 2022-10-10
Salon International 2022 is taking place from 8th to 10th October. The British Beauty Council will be hosting an exclusive panel talk on Saturday at 13:30 with Treatwell about how they are working together to support and grow the hair and beauty industry through reputation, education and innovation.
The Managing Director of Treatwell, Miranda Matthews will be interviewing members of the Council about upcoming initiatives and ongoing campaigns. Attendees will also hear all about Treatwell Pro, a new booking system designed to make calendar planning simple.
We will be attending the weekend event on Saturday and Sunday, so come down and introduce yourself. To find out more click here.

Salon Sessions 2022
2022-10-03 09:30 - 17:00 | Tullamore Court Hotel, O’Moore Street, R35 D406, United Kingdom
Image Skillnet is hosting the Salon Sessions conference on October 3rd.
Brought to you by Image Skillnet, Salon Sessions brings a collection of phenomenal business minds from within the sector and the wider business community to share insights, personal experience and some real and relevant advice and guidance as we move forward into the future.
The conference will be an action-packed day covering diversity and inclusion, sustainability, business, leadership, management, and wellness.
The British Beauty Council will be sitting on ‘The Benchmark’ panel and will be sharing unique sustainability insights.
Find out more and buy tickets, here.

Olympia Beauty
2022-10-02 - 2022-10-03 | Olympia, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Olympia Beauty 2022 is taking place 2nd to 3rd October, find out more here.

Pinterest Beauty School
2022-10-01 10:00 - 18:00 | The Vinyl Factory, 18 Marshall St, W1F 7BE, United Kingdom
Enter Pinterest’s Beauty Playground. A place for you to explore, experiment, and re-define all things beauty and creative self-expression.
Immerse yourself in the interactive creator-led masterclasses, hear from leading beauty brands, experts, and gamechangers across haircare, skincare, makeup and beyond.
Get under the skin of the beauty trends today and ahead of what’s coming up tomorrow.
Full program coming soon.

SpaFest
2022-09-26 - 2022-09-28
SpaFest is taking place from 26th to 28th September.
More information can be found here.

Professional Beauty North
2022-09-25 - 2022-09-26
Professional Beauty North will uplift your Business this Autumn with three stages: Business Skills Stage, Trends & Techniques and Skin & Advanced Treatments. Find out more here.

PCD London - London Packaging Week
2022-09-21 - 2022-09-22 | London Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
PCD London is the event dedicated to driving your next packaging innovation for your perfume, make-up or personal care products. The event brings founders, designers, marketers and innovators in the UK’s beauty industry to London Olympia to meet and do business with the world’s leading beauty packaging suppliers. Talks and workshops with top designers, brand owners and experts as well as networking opportunities and spaces make the event the perfect place to plan your next launch.
In addition, PCD London is part of London Packaging Week, which also includes dedicated events for premium drinks packaging and the luxury products market, giving a full view of the future of packaging design and development.
Register for tickets here.
Find out more about London Packaging Week here.

BeautyMatter NEXT Summit + Awards
2022-09-15
Join more than 200 beauty industry leaders to tackle the future of beauty.

The BeautyMatter NEXT Summit is an immersive experience tackling real time issues on the mind of industry leaders, as well as contemplating what’s next in beauty. Attend forward-thinking conversations with big thinkers and industry leaders, unique content experiences and unparalleled networking opportunities.

There will be 14 unique content experiences throughout the day that will include keynotes, TED-like talks, intimate panel discussions and fireside chats. You’ll be able to choose the sessions most relevant to you from two content tracks:

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INSIGHTS: Content that will tackle real-time topics on the mind of beauty leaders.
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INNOVATION: Content to help make sense of big ideas related to the future of beauty.

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HBSA Beauty Conference 2022
2022-09-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, EC1R 4TN, United Kingdom
The HBSA Beauty Conference will be taking place on 13th September at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.
Following the merger of the Hairdressing & Beauty Suppliers Association (HBSA) and the Beauty Companies Association (BCA), this year’s beauty conference will motivate, inspire and challenge established business practices. Millie Kendall OBE will be hosting a workshop on valuing and unifying the British beauty industry. There will be other workshops on business survival, selling on Amazon and sustaining an online business.
A host of experienced professionals will be sharing inspirational stories on a diverse range of business topics and real life brand stories.
Find out more, .

British Science Festival
2022-09-13 - 2022-09-17
British Science Festival is taking place from 13th to 17th September.
More information can be found here.

House of Instagram: unlock your creativity
2022-09-08 10:00 - 23:00
Welcome to the House of Instagram. A world bursting with passions, interests and things people love that leads to discovery, connection and opportunity.
This event will take you behind the filters to experience how people, brands and creators are shaping the next evolution of creative marketing. You’ll be introduced to Instagram’s new features, insights and case studies, and will discover unlimited ways to unlock creativity, growth and connection.
You’ll hear from a range of marketing experts and creators across our diverse community. Open up your world to see how passion drives action on Instagram.
Find out more and register here.

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.

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.
Sign up for the event, .

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

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.

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

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

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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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.
