Education Initiatives Empowering Future Talent Across the Beauty Industry
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.
Anabel Kingsley of Philip Kingsley: ‘Beauty’s Real Value Now Lies in Education, Not Just Product’
A consultant trichologist by training, Anabel Kingsley, is the brand owner and president of Philip Kingsley, the renowned British hair and scalp care company founded by her father in 1965. She is an industry-leading authority on hair and scalp health, a reputation born from her deep commitment to supporting those experiencing hair and scalp concerns. At the heart of her work is the belief that true hair health is rooted in a holistic approach. Anabel passionately advocates for a greater understanding of how lifestyle, genetics, health, hormones, and nutrition, shape the condition of our hair and scalp.
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.
The Creator Collective / Skin School
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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.
Rebuilding the talent pipeline: What can the Youth Guarantee deliver for beauty?
The UK Government has announced a £1 billion Youth Guarantee to help more young people into education, employment, or training. This follows growing concern in the industry about the sharp decline in apprenticeship starts—particularly among small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
The British Beauty Council, UNiDAYS and Sephora UK conclude the 2025 Student Shadow Board Mentorship Programme with a final workshop
This week, the British Beauty Council welcomed the winners of Student Shadow Board, alongside patrons and partners Sephora UK, UNiDAYS and Vieve, for the third and final workshop of the Mentorship Programme.
The competition started in March 2025, the British Beauty Council, UNiDAYS and Sephora reached out to UNiDAYS’ community of 29 million student members, inviting them to pitch ideas on how they would shape the future of the beauty industry.
Five winners were selected from over 400 applications. Their submissions were evaluated on creativity, proactivity, initiative and implementation.
Shaping the Future of Beauty Talent
From the products we use every day to the trends that shape how we express ourselves; beauty plays a powerful role in our lives. For every formulation, campaign and innovation, there’s a need for a new generation of talent to drive the industry forward.
The Future of Beauty Employment: Have Your Say on Employment Rights
Following the passage of the landmark Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025, the most significant modernisation of workers’ rights in a generation, the Government has officially opened five key consultations.
From salon owners to retailers and brand headquarters to therapists, these changes to employment rights will touch every sector of the beauty industry. More than just a legislative update, it is your opportunity to ensure the unique needs of businesses operating in our sector are heard, before these rules are formalised.
Beyond the salon: reimagining beauty careers for National Apprenticeship Week
The UK beauty industry is a multi-billion pound powerhouse built on service, creativity and innovation. As we enter National Apprenticeship Week, we’re speaking to Sue Fox, British Beauty Council Board Member and former President of Estée Lauder UK & Ireland to discuss the Government’s recent transition to the Growth and Skills Levy and how businesses big and small can get most value from apprenticeships.
