The British Beauty Council hosts parliamentary drop-in showcasing industry impact
On the 26th of January, the British Beauty Council hosted its first parliamentary drop-in of 2026. The event was aimed at showcasing the economic and cultural contribution the beauty industry makes to the UK and to give attendees an experiential demonstration of hair and beauty services, alongside key industry insights. Hosted with Carolyn Harris MP, Chair of the Beauty and Wellbeing APPG, the drop-in saw record attendance, with 40 MPs and one peer present, with a further 28 MPs represented by their staff.
Take-back and recycling points
The beauty industry is a source of joy for so many of us, helping people to look and feel their best. However, this currently comes at the cost of our planet. According to The Courage to Change report, we produce more than 120bn units of packaging globally, much of which goes to landfill. In fact, 70% of our industry’s plastic waste is not recycled.
How will beauty and wellness develop in 2026?
Here, experts from Circana share their predictions in this space using data driven insights…
LED masks and Oura rings are becoming as commonplace in beauty routines as hyaluronic acids, cream cleansers and lip balms. According to Circana, the facial devices and tools category grew by +59.1% last year and 68% of consumers use a watch, ring, or wristband to monitor their health.
Beauty’s Race to Win: Unlocking the Sport Opportunity
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How is AI shaping beauty? Democratising industry, personalising techniques and increasing efficiency.
Ai is the acronym on everyone’s lips. This British Beauty Week we brought together experts from across beauty and tech to explore how it’s shaping the future of beauty.
Talking About My Regeneration: Unpacking the ‘It’ Trend
The ‘it-trend’ everyone is talking about is longevity and regeneration. This British Beauty Week, we brought together leading experts from across brand and clinic to unpack this movement and discuss where it’s heading.
British Hairdressing Awards 2025 Honour Excellence and Innovation in the Industry
The British Hairdressing Awards 2025 took place last night at London’s JW Marriott Grosvenor House. The ceremony, hosted by broadcaster and presenter Rylan Clark, welcomed more than 1,500 industry leaders, professionals and distinguished guests.
The Sustainable Revolution: The fourth solutions summit proves innovation is here to stay
Last month, the British Beauty Council devised the fourth Packaging Solutions Summit – a landmark moment, decisively, that planet-positive packaging is no longer a future promise, but a market reality.
The Future of Beauty: How to cut through to the shoppers of tomorrow
Beauty has become increasingly fragmented due to market saturation and increasingly diverse consumer expectations. This British Beauty Week, we brought together leading experts from across the sector to share their strategies for cutting through. It’s hard to predict the future, but our panel of beauty experts did a stellar job this British Beauty Week. The […]
Shaping future talent, responsibly ‘You can’t be what you can’t see’
The British Beauty Council’s Industry Hub brought together beauty leaders to consider the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the future of the sector.
