Planet Positive Beauty: A Beauty Lover’s Guide to Sustainable Choices
In a world where our daily rituals are increasingly intertwined with the health of the environment, the concept of ‘Planet Positive Beauty’ has never been more vital. It’s no longer enough for products to simply make us look and feel good; they must also do good.
Not just About Image, the Beauty Industry is Also About Impact
The UK beauty industry is a remarkable economic force. Across professional services such as hairdressers, spas and salons, as well as personal care products and retail, the sector contributes £28.4 billion to UK GDP.
Be A Part of British Beauty Week 2026 “The Impact of Beauty”
British Beauty Week returns this October, and we’re pleased to announce this year’s theme: “The Impact of Beauty”.
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.
‘Redefining Beauty Discovery and Commerce’ Event with TikTok Shop
Social commerce is booming, in just four years TikTok Shop has become the UK’s -largest online beauty retailer, with more than 30,000 brands now second active on the UK platform, and one beauty product sold every second. The British Beauty Council partnered with TikTok Shop for an in-depth exploration of the platform’s transformative impact on beauty retail and the scale of the opportunity.
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).
A landmark moment for our industry: 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. A milestone that defines and legitimises the different professional hair, beauty and spa services sectors at government level.
The Business Rates Overhaul: what beauty businesses need to know
From 1 April 2026, one of the most significant changes to the UK’s business rates system in decades will come into force. For many high-street businesses — including salons, spas and beauty retailers — the changes will reshape how rates are calculated and what support is available.
How To Go Viral: A Masterclass From The Biggest TikTok Beauty Brands
Going viral on TikTok Shop can transform a brand overnight – but long-term success requires much more than a trending moment. The British Beauty Council partnered with patron Unsociable, World leading TikTok Shop partner agency and Helm, the club for scale-up founders and CEOs, with industry leaders from The INKEY List, Wonderskin, L’Oreal, Rebel Rebel, The Despatch Company and TikTok Shop to share how brands can turn virality into lasting growth.
The Sustainability Guide for Salons and Hair and Beauty Professionals
As the beauty industry navigates a pivotal shift toward greater environmental responsibility, the pressure is on for hair and beauty professionals to also play their part…
