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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.
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Hair Education Must Be Inclusive And Implementation is Long Overdue

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.
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UV SAFETY

The British Beauty Council Formed The UV Safety Coalition To Support Collective Action And Tackle One Of The UK’s Most Pressing Health Challenges.

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FUTURE TALENT

The British Beauty Council’s Education Agenda For 2026 Focuses On Strengthening The Industry’s Future Workforce.

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The Journey to Aesthetics Regulation

AESTHETICS

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.
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The British Beauty Council unites the beauty industry to drive growth by influencing policy, raising standards and creating access and opportunity, for a sustainable, equitable future.

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British Beauty Week

12 Oct 2026
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Join us to celebrate the cultural, economic and social impact of the beauty industry. Taking place nationwide over two weeks, it kicks off on 12 October with the Industry Day, bringing together the sector’s leading voices, brands, innovators and policymakers.
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Future Talent

Education Initiatives Empowering Future Talent Across the Beauty Industry

07 Jun 2026
Annelies Piet
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.

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Tatyana Heard discusses hair equity, wellness and representation in women’s rugby

28 May 2026
Nicole Dove
As women’s sport continues to rise, conversations around representation, identity and wellbeing are increasingly important – both on and off the pitch. Last year, during British Beauty Week, Tatyana Heard was announced as the first Sport Ambassador for the British Beauty Council, highlighting the evolving relationship between beauty and sport.

A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You

Oct 2024

By The British Beauty Council

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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The Impact of Beauty
British Beauty Week returns this October – this year’s theme: The Impact of Beauty.
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How We Work With Government
Serving as the key link between the government and the industry that contributes close to 28.4Bn to UK GDP.
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What we do

The Council champions the industry with government, tackles shared challenges, and drives positive change through industry-led committees.

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UV Safety
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.
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New SIC Codes For Hair, Beauty and Spa
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.
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Explore our guides, reports, and resources for consumers and businesses across British beauty.

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Find A Recycling Point
Find out where your closest beauty take-back recycling point is with our interactive map.
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A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You
Through the voices of industry workers, we explore roles from product development to marketing, artistry, and retail.
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A Beauty Lover’s Guide to Sustainable Choices
By shifting from passive purchasing to intentional action, you help enact real change.
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The Trade Guide: Selling in the European Union
Navigate the post-Brexit changes that affect the process of exporting beauty products to the EU.
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Shaping the Future of Beauty Talent
For every formulation, campaign and innovation, there’s a need for a new generation of talent to drive the industry.
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A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You

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A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You

Through the voices of industry workers, we explore roles from product development to marketing, artistry, and retail.
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UV Safety

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.
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New SIC Codes For Hair, Beauty and Spa

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New SIC Codes For Hair, Beauty and Spa

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.
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The Impact of Beauty

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The Impact of Beauty

British Beauty Week returns this October - this year’s theme: The Impact of Beauty.
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How We Work With Government

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How We Work With Government

Serving as the key link between the government and the industry that contributes close to 28.4Bn to UK GDP.
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About

A not-for-profit organisation representing the beauty industry, our work is supported by patrons and key industry stakeholders.

FEATURED

The Impact of Beauty
British Beauty Week returns this October - this year’s theme: The Impact of Beauty.
READ article
How We Work With Government
Serving as the key link between the government and the industry that contributes close to 28.4Bn to UK GDP.
READ article

What we do

The Council champions the industry with government and drives positive change through industry-led committees.

FEATURED

UV Safety
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.
READ article
New SIC Codes For Hair, Beauty and Spa
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.
READ article

Resources

Explore our guides, reports, and resources for consumers and businesses across British beauty.

FEATURED

Find A Recycling Point
Find out where your closest beauty take-back recycling point is with our interactive map.
READ article
A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You
Through the voices of industry workers, we explore roles from product development to marketing, artistry, and retail.
READ article