Introducing the UV Safety: Sun Smart Edit curated with Latest in Beauty
With the aim to support greater awareness around sun protection and encourage healthier, everyday habits when it comes to UV exposure, The British Beauty Council is pleased to introduce the UV Safety: Sun Smart Edit, curated in collaboration with Latest in Beauty.
Student Beauty Shadow Board returns for 2026 offering students the chance to gain invaluable industry experience
The British Beauty Council, in partnership with UNiDAYS and Sephora UK, has announced the return of the Student Beauty Shadow Board for 2026 – introducing new opportunities designed to give students even greater access to real-world industry experience.
Building on the success of its 2025 launch, this year’s programme will offer winners enhanced development opportunities, including a field trip to Sephora’s Birmingham store. During the visit, selected students will hear directly from the Sephora team through a series of presentations, before taking on a live challenge to test their creativity, problem-solving and commercial thinking.
Hair Equity Milestone Reached as Training Standards Move Forward: Every Hair Type, Every Student, Every Salon
The British Beauty Council’s Hair Equity Taskforce is calling on the UK Government to urgently update hairdressing and barbering qualifications to include mandatory training for textured and Afro hair: a change that would directly improve salon experiences for millions of people across the UK.
UV Safety – leading the conversation on a national strategy
Rising cases in Melanoma mean that skin cancer is now the UK’s 5th most common cancer, with 17,500 new cases annually, according to Cancer Research UK. Yet, 86% of melanoma cases are preventable through simple measures like using SPF30+, making it one of the UK’s most pressing public health challenges.
With no national strategy on UV safety and NHS data suggesting skin cancer treatment is costing the Health Service approximately £720 million every year, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Beauty, Hair & Wellbeing (APPG), supported by the British Beauty Council in its role as Secretariat, launched the UV Safety Inquiry in May 2025.
The Creator Collective / Skin School
The Creator Collective / Skin School is a science-backed education programme designed to tackle misinformation online.
‘Sharp Standards’ A Guide to Elevate Microneedling Safety is launched by BABTAC and Dermalogica
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) and Dermalogica have launched an industry-wide ‘Sharp Standards Guide to Microneedling’, a toolkit aimed at standardising one of the UK’s fastest-growing cosmetic procedures.
British Beauty Festival Prepares for Landmark China Debut
British Beauty is set for a showcase like no other, as the British Beauty Council launches the inaugural British Beauty Festival (BBF) in Shanghai in April 2026, partnering with the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Chrysalis Beauty. This milestone moment marks an exciting new chapter as the Festival brings the very best of British beauty and wellness to one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-evolving consumer markets.
Is Your Brand Ready for the Refill Revolution?
Looking at how the industry can move smarter and faster when it comes to solving challenges and making refillable and reusable packaging more readily available is a key focus of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC).
Backing the Future of Beauty with the Venrex X British Beauty Council Investment Fund
Launched in 2024, the partnership between The British Beauty Council and Venrex and the fund (Venrex BBCo I) is designed to support ambitious early-stage beauty founders shaping the future of the industry.
Inspiring Future Talent With All Areas Access to Beauty
The British Beauty Council is committed to championing clear and diverse career pathways for young people into the beauty Industry to ensure a continuous pipeline of talent. By nurturing early interest and increasing awareness of the range of roles and opportunities available, the Council plays a vital part in maintaining the sector’s global reputation as a leader in innovation, creativity and growth.
