# British Beauty Council : Uniting Beauty to Drive Growth, Influence Policy, Raise Standards and Create a Sustainable, Equitable Future

> The British Beauty Council is the established voice for the whole beauty economy\.

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## Pages
- [British Beauty Week 2026](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/british-beauty-week-2026/)
- [Patrons](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/our-patrons/)
- [Home](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/)
- [Our Story](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/our-story/)
- [Events](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/our-events/)

## Posts
- [New SIC Codes For Hair, Beauty and Spa](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/new-sic-codes-for-hair-beauty-and-spa-are-announced/): After seven years of determined lobbying, the British Beauty Council has secured the first change to the beauty industry’s Standard Industrial Classification \(SIC\) codes since 1948\.
- [Sustainability: Recycle Your Beauty Empties](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/recycling-map/): Find out where your closest beauty take\-back recycling point is with our interactive map\. 
- [Introducing The UV Safety Initiative](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/uv-safety-nav/): To bridge the gap between industry and government policy, the British Beauty Council formed the UV Safety Coalition to bring the sector together and support collective action to tackle one of the UK’s most pressing health challenges\.
- [A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You Report](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/the-value-of-beauty-report-nav/): Through the voices of industry workers, we explore roles from product development to marketing, artistry, and retail\. 
- [Be A Part of British Beauty Week 2026](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/impact-of-beauyt-nav/): British Beauty Week returns this October \- this year’s theme: The Impact of Beauty\. 


## Hair Committee Campaigns
- [John Frieda Reflects on 50 Years in the Salon Business](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/pna-campaigns/john-frieda-reflects-on-50-years-in-the-salon-business/): Five decades after opening the doors to his first salon, John Frieda remains one of British hairdressing’s most influential figures\. From creating era\-defining cuts and styling some of the world’s most recognisable faces to building a global beauty brand, his career has been shaped by a refusal to stand still\. 
- [Hair Equity Milestone Reached as Training Standards Move Forward](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/pna-campaigns/hair-equity-milestone-reached-as-training-standards-move-forward/): Inclusive hair training is a necessary professional standard\. Not only to ensure equity, but to reflect modern Britain, support safer salon experiences, strengthen career opportunities and ensure the next generation of hair professionals are equipped to serve every client with confidence and expertise\.
- [The Future of Hairdressing](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/pna-campaigns/the-future-of-hairdressing/): For an industry synonymous with creativity, community, and connection, with a thriving social media presence, the vibrant culture of salons lies at a fragile crossroad\. Is there a way to resolve the sustained decline that we’ve experienced for over a decade?
- [How the British Beauty Council Is Driving Change for Hair \& Barbering](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/pna-campaigns/lorem-ipsum-4/): At its inception in 2019, the British Beauty Council pledged to focus on hair and barbering\. In a world of fast\-paced change in technology, business practices, and evolving economic and legal systems, we need a champion to represent our industry at government level\.
- [A Landmark Moment For Our Industry: New Sic Codes For Hair, Beauty And Spa Are Announced](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/pna-campaigns/a-landmark-moment-for-our-industry-new-sic-codes-for-hair-beauty-and-spa-are-announced/): For decades, hair and beauty services were grouped under a single SIC code alongside ‘other personal services’, a category that included everything from laundry and dry\-cleaning to funeral services\. This broad and outdated classification didn’t reflect the diversity of the modern beauty landscape and meant sectors of the industry have been overlooked politically, economically, and socially\.

## EIA Committee Feature
- [A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/pna-campaigns/british-beauty-council-launches-dei-report-and-calls-on-industry-to-ignite-change/): Earlier this year, the British Beauty Council conducted an industry\-wide survey designed to gather insights into the true makeup of the industry\. 

## Policy \& Advocacy Campaigns
- [Hair Equity Milestone Reached as Training Standards Move Forward](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/pna-campaigns/hair-equity-milestone-reached-as-training-standards-move-forward/): Inclusive hair training is a necessary professional standard\. Not only to ensure equity, but to reflect modern Britain, support safer salon experiences, strengthen career opportunities and ensure the next generation of hair professionals are equipped to serve every client with confidence and expertise\.
- [British Beauty Council Stands Up For Beauty Businesses On The High Street](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/pna-campaigns/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\.
- [Raising the Bar: The Journey to Aesthetics Regulation](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/pna-campaigns/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\.
- [The British Beauty Council’s Education Agenda For 2026](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/pna-campaigns/the-british-beauty-councils-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\.

## Featured Reports
- [The Impact of Beauty](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/featured-reports/the-impact-of-beauty/): The Impact of Beauty: Revealing Its Social, Cultural and Economic Value, a landmark report commissioned by the British Beauty Council, compiled by Oxford Economics and supported by L’Oréal Groupe\. Going beyond the numbers, the report explores how the beauty industry supports UK high streets, creates jobs, fosters social connection and contributes to personal confidence and wellbeing\.
- [The Value of Beauty 2026](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/featured-reports/the-value-of-beauty-2026/): The British Beauty Council's Value of Beauty report, compiled by Oxford Economics, demonstrates the beauty industry's significant contribution to the UK's economy, employment and global reputation\. From its £28\.3 billion economic contribution, to the 595,000 people who work within it across manufacturing, retail, services, wellness and aesthetics, the industry generated £8\.8 billion in tax revenues to the Exchequer, an increase of 7\.5% since the previous year\.

## FAQs
- [Who founded the British Beauty Council?](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/faqs/who-founded-the-british-beauty-council/): The British Beauty Council has seven founding members who established the organisation to give the sector a stronger voice and representation within government on policy discussions\. 
- [How many people work in the UK beauty industry?](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/faqs/how-many-people-work-in-the-uk-beauty-industry/): According to the Value of Beauty Report 2025, the UK beauty and personal care sector supports a total of 612,000 workers\. The industry's employment footprint is divided into several categories\.
- [What is The Great British Beauty Clean Up?](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/faqs/what-is-the-great-british-beauty-clean-up/): With support from leading high\-street retailers including Boots, John Lewis, Tesco and more, the collective campaign is a first\-of\-its kind collaboration to reduce beauty’s impact\. The initiative reached more than 160m people with more than 50 businesses committing\.
- [What is the British Beauty Council doing about sustainability?](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/faqs/what-is-the-british-beauty-council-doing-about-sustainability/): The British Beauty Council works to address the industry’s shared environmental challenges through its Sustainable Beauty Coalition \(SBC\), a dedicated committee of experts\.
- [What is the Sustainable Beauty Coalition?](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/faqs/what-is-the-sustainable-beauty-coalition/): The Sustainable Beauty Coalition is a Committee of the British Beauty Council\. It’s made up of a collective of industry experts working together to accelerate sustainable business practices and consumer behaviour, with a vision of delivering measurable positive impact for people and the planet across operations and supply chains\.

## News
- [Golda Rosheuvel announced as the British Beauty Week Ambassador 2026](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/news/golda-rosheuvel-announced-as-the-british-beauty-week-ambassador-2026/): Renowned British actress, Golda Rosheuvel chats to journalist and editor Deborah Joseph about the impact of beauty on her life and career\.
- [Beyond the Mirror: Why Beauty is the Essential Social Fabric of the UK By Millie Kendall OBE](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/news/beyond-the-mirror-why-beauty-is-the-essential-social-fabric-of-the-uk-by-millie-kendall-obe/): Beauty is not superficial\. It is the beating heart of our local communities, an anchor for our high streets, and a quiet, daily source of confidence and connection for millions
- [Event \| Launch Party for MÁNO X MNRL](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/news/event-launch-party-for-mano-x-mnrl/)
- [Event \| Create Your Shade with DCYPHER Beauty](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/news/event-create-your-shade-with-dcypher-beauty/)
- [Event \| Beauty School Live 2026](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/news/event-beauty-school-live-2026/)

## Reports
- [The Impact of Beauty](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/reports/the-impact-of-beauty/)
- [Revieve Beauty Trends Report 2030](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/reports/revieve-beauty-trends-report-2030/)
- [The Value of Beauty 2026](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/reports/value-of-beauty-2026/): The British Beauty Council's annual Value of Beauty report highlights the economic impact of the personal care industry as a major contributor to the UK economy\. In 2025, the sector generated £28\.3 billion and contributed £8\.8 billion in tax revenues\. Supporting more than 595,000 jobs, the sector spans hairdressing, beauty, wellness, aesthetics, manufacturing, retail and marketing, while remaining the largest business category on UK high streets\. 
- [The Value of Beauty 2025](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/reports/value-of-beauty-2025/): Overview: The Value of Beauty, an annual report compiled by Oxford Economics and commissioned by the British Beauty Council, shows the economic impact of the personal care industry\.
- [A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You](https://britishbeautycouncil.com/reports/a-beauty-industry-that-looks-like-you/): The intent of ‘A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You’ arose from the many conversations and insights gathered via the British Beauty Council’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee\. Also prompted by the desire to inspire and activate those working in the ‘hidden corners’ of our multi\-faceted communities across the UK, whilst also highlighting the personal experiences of professionals within the field\.

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