Discover the latest news and updates from the Beauty Backed Trust
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Yesterday (Thursday 17 November) the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the Autumn Statement. The announcement outlined tax changes, state pension rises and further cost-of-living help.
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Beauty business owners can spend so much time looking after their clients but often neglect themselves. Experienced salon and spa owners share how you can achieve work-life balance
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Do you understand what having the correct level of sums is? Ever wondered what level of insurance your beauty business really needs? The experts share what you need to know...
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The British Beauty Council has made a series of recommendations to Government to make better use of the significant benefits that can come from complimentary therapies
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Ellen Cummings from Professional Beauty shares her top tips on how to take better nail pictures
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This week we chat to Tammy Koslowski, Founder of NAF! Salon, NAF! Stuff and NAF! School and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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When updating your treatment menu, it’s easy to overlook the most important aspect: what your clients want. Here’s a guide on how to choose the right treatments for your client base.
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Following the sacking of Kwasi Kwarteng, new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made a statement today
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The consultation regarding licences for non-surgical cosmetic procedures is expected to begin at the start of next year, with a further consultation on licences for premises later in 2023.
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Boost your treatment menu and your profits with six creative and easy-to-sell treatment add-ons, write Georgia Seago and Amanda Pauley
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This week we chat to Rebecca Crawforth, Owner & Director of Navy Professional Ltd and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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Chancellor of the Exchequer announces a mini-budget to combat the rising cost of living
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Support for households, businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills has been unveiled
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This week we chat to Keith Conniford, CEO of the Hair & Barber Council and get him to answer our favourite 10 questions
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With cost of living soaring, it’s crucial to claim all the business expenses you are entitled to. Expert Joanne Thorne explains what you can claim as a limited company or sole trader.
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This week we chat to Bev James, Founder and CEO of Bev James Media and Management and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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Beauty and nail salons are among the independent businesses encouraging people to visit their local high street, with Brits more likely to visit them than any other type of retailer
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Hellen Ward explains how a focused and detailed consultation can help upsell treatments that fill white space
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This week we chat to Sasha Pallari, makeup artist and creator of #FILTERDROP and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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The team at Professional Beauty reveal the skills you need to make it as a mobile nail technician
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Two years on from the start of the pandemic, BABTAC has found several indications of potential for positive growth in the beauty industry, which could have business booming.
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This week we chat to Tom Smith, Celebrity Hair Stylist and Presenter and get him to answer our favourite 10 questions
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This week, we chat to Teresa Smith, Lash artist, author and owner of I Love Lash studio and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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With social media a vital part to growing your business, here’s four easy ways to build an online following.
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This week, we chat to Megan Carver, MD and Founder of Carver PR and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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The Scottish Government has pledged to introduce further regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in an effort to protect public safety.
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Burnout is a real issue for therapists and can affect treatment delivery. Massage, healing and wellbeing expert Beata Aleksandrowicz reveals her top tips for keeping you and your therapists healthy, from simple stretches to investing in daily routines
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This week, we chat to Lisa Potter-Dixon, Makeup Artist, Author and podcast co-host and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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This week, we chat to Richard Lambert, Chief Executive of the National Hair & Beauty Federation and get him to answer our favourite 10 questions
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Complete ban on remote prescribing of botulinum toxin recommended in new JCCP guidance
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When a salon reaches the VAT threshold, the resulting costs can have a huge impact on business. We quizzed some tax specialists about how to stay on top of tax
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The beauty industry offers more than just treatments, with many therapists building strong relationships with customers. We asked beauty therapists to share their most meaningful client moments.
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This week, we chat to Anita Bhagwandas, award winning journalist and broadcaster, and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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As energy and gas bills rise across the UK, the British Beauty Council is urging the government to act as beauty salons struggle to cope with the added costs.
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The National Hair & Beauty Federation’s (NHBF) latest State of the Industry survey reveals businesses are seeing a slight improvement in trade, with 41% of businesses reporting being either busy or steady, up from just 13% in January.
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This week, we chat to Marc Elrick, Founder and CEO of Tan-Luxe, BYOMA and Future Beauty Labs, and get him to answer our favourite 10 questions
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Helena Grzesk MBE, COO at the British Beauty Council discusses how touch therapy and massage can support your mental health
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Beauty Backed Trust are creating an educational course and we need your help to write the content
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This week, we chat to Emily Ewart-Perks, Chief Ecosystem Officer & Co-Founder of Secret Spa and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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The beauty industry is facing a skills and recruitment crisis, according to a new report commissioned by the NHBF.
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This week, we chat to Lisa Caldognetto, Makeup Artist and host of My Beauty Wardrobe and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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This week, we chat to Mary Kate Trevaskis, Co-Found and Director of The Tape Agency and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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This week, we chat to Josh Smith, host of Reign with Josh Smith and contributing editor at Glamour UK and get him to answer our favourite 10 questions
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This week, we chat to Trustee Caroline Hirons and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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Following on from the Beauty Backed Inquiry, we explore the results and what they mean
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This week, we chat to Millie Kendall OBE and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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Beauty Backed Trust are hiring for an Administrative Assistant
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This week, we chat to Sonia Haria and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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This week, the NHBF published their latest update for the Hair and Beauty Industry
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Caroline Hirons and StriVectin create Tears of My Enemies in support of Beauty Backed Trust
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This week, we chat to Trustee Lesley Blair and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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Join Caroline Hirons and Beauty Backed Trustees Dija Ayodele and Lesley Blair for a special virtual event at 5pm GMT on Thursday 20th January, hosted by Sonia Haria.
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Hair and beauty is part of the sector with the highest number of cancellations from customers in December due to the spread of the coronavirus Omicron variant
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This week, we chat to Trustee Dija Ayodele and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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To help businesses impacted by Omicron, the Chancellor has today announced further financial support.
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Beauty Backed Trust have launched an inquiry into qualifications within the industry
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This week, we chat to Andy Millward and get him to answer our favourite 10 questions
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Research undertaken in July 2021. has found that 39% of freelance beauty therapists had taken part in unregulated short courses to obtain their training
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This week, we chat to Hannah Martin and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions
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This week, we chat to Errol Douglas MBE and get him to answer our favourite 10 questions
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Today, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing (the APPG), Chaired by Carolyn Harris MP and Judith Cummins MP, publishes a Call to Action following its inquiry into the sector’s recovery from COVID-19.
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Beauty Backed Trust launch Grant Programme to continue supporting the industry after the Covid-19 pandemic
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Cult Beauty are to donate £40,000 to Beauty Backed Trust from the sales of their Christmas Advent Calendar
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The Beauty Backed Summer Raffle has been extended to 31st August 2021
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Beauty Backed Trust, co-founded and chaired by skincare queen Caroline Hirons, have launched a Summer Raffle with incredible prizes up for grabs.
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Beauty Backed wholeheartedly support the findings of the AII Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)
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The past year has been incredibly tough on everyone and the beauty industry is no different. Which is why Caroline Hirons, beauty industry veteran and advanced aesthetician, launched Beauty Backed in August 2020.
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After seeing the beauty industry struggle under the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Caroline Hirons launched Beauty Backed. Now, it’s been awarded Trust status. Here’s how the initiative is helping business owners.
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Caroline Hirons' Beauty Backed Trust has been set up to help the beauty industry when it needs it most. To help salon owners not only stay in business but see their business' thrive again post lockdown, Caroline Hirons launched Beauty Backed. Now, it’s been awarded Trust status.
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The powerhouse of Beauty Backed Trustees, Partners and Experts are holding workshops to support individuals in all areas of business preparing for reopening in April.
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The Beauty Backed initiative, launched in August 2020 by Caroline Hirons to raise funds for and support the beauty sector, is now a Trust.
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Skincare expert Caroline Hirons has launched new campaign Back Beauty to help the beauty industry stay afloat during the second coronavirus lockdown, which has drastically hit the income of small businesses across the UK.
read more...The Beauty Backed Trust is dedicated to helping those most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic whilst providing continued support to the industry we love through mentorship, masterclasses and funding.