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BABTAC launches T.I.M.E

Today, BABTAC along with the support of Beauty Backed Trust and the British Beauty Council launched T.I.M.E - an initiative to help consumers signpost their way to salon safety

Alex Forbes

This week we chat to Alex Forbes, Managing Director of Caroline Hirons Ltd and Skin Rocks Ltd and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

How to adapt your business to survive recession

Given the current economic situation, it’s no surprise that many businesses are looking at how they can adapt to survive.

New Government Energy Bills Discount Scheme: industry reaction

The Government has announced the introduction of an Energy Bills Discount Scheme from March 31, 2023, to March 2024 – replacing the current discount system for gas and electricity unit prices.

How to cut costs and save money in your salon

With the cost-of-living crisis threatening beauty businesses across the UK, Professional Beauty ask the experts their top tips for cutting costs as we head into winte

Should you raise your salon treatment prices in 2023?

How often should you increase your salon treatment and retail prices, and with the cost of living escalating, how will clients react to rises now? Hellen Ward shares her tried-and-tested advice

46% of people in the industry work part time

On the 5th December, the UK Government committed to implementing new regulations around flexible working

How to make it as a home-based beauty therapist

The winner of Professional Beauty's Mobile/Home-Based Salon of the Year 2022 tells us the pros and cons of running a beauty salon at home

JCCP releases new guidance on premises standards and good practice for cosmetics procedures

The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has published updated guidance on premises standards and a new good practice guide for education and training courses for aesthetics procedures

How the Autumn Budget will affect beauty businesses

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.

How to find a work life-balance

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

How to know if your beauty business in underinsured

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...

The British Beauty Council responds to the ongoing complementary therapies inquiry

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

How to take better nail pictures

Ellen Cummings from Professional Beauty shares her top tips on how to take better nail pictures

Tammy Koslowski

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

How to choose the right treatments for your clients

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.

Government u-turn on September mini-budget measures

Following the sacking of Kwasi Kwarteng, new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made a statement today

Licensing for non-invasive cosmetic procedures: latest update

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.

How to add value to your treatment menu

Boost your treatment menu and your profits with six creative and easy-to-sell treatment add-ons, write Georgia Seago and Amanda Pauley

Rebecca Crawforth

This week we chat to Rebecca Crawforth, Owner & Director of Navy Professional Ltd and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

How the September mini-budget will affect beauty businesses

Chancellor of the Exchequer announces a mini-budget to combat the rising cost of living

Today, the Government has announced support for businesses facing rising energy bills

Support for households, businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills has been unveiled

Keith Conniford

This week we chat to Keith Conniford, CEO of the Hair & Barber Council and get him to answer our favourite 10 questions

What business expenses can I claim as a sole trader or limited company?

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.

Bev James

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

Beauty and nail salons helping to revive high streets

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

How consultations can help you upsell

Hellen Ward explains how a focused and detailed consultation can help upsell treatments that fill white space

Sasha Pallari

This week we chat to Sasha Pallari, makeup artist and creator of #FILTERDROP and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

How to make it as a mobile nail technician

The team at Professional Beauty reveal the skills you need to make it as a mobile nail technician

BABTAC predicts boom in growth for the beauty industry

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.

Tom Smith

This week we chat to Tom Smith, Celebrity Hair Stylist and Presenter and get him to answer our favourite 10 questions

Teresa Smith

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

How to build an online following for your beauty business

With social media a vital part to growing your business, here’s four easy ways to build an online following.

Megan Carver

This week, we chat to Megan Carver, MD and Founder of Carver PR and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

Scottish Government announces plans to further regulate aesthetic procedures

The Scottish Government has pledged to introduce further regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in an effort to protect public safety.

How to avoid therapist burnout

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

Lisa Potter-Dixon

This week, we chat to Lisa Potter-Dixon, Makeup Artist, Author and podcast co-host and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

Richard Lambert

This week, we chat to Richard Lambert, Chief Executive of the National Hair & Beauty Federation and get him to answer our favourite 10 questions

Complete ban on remote prescribing of botulinum toxin

Complete ban on remote prescribing of botulinum toxin recommended in new JCCP guidance

How does VAT work for beauty salons?

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

6 reasons to be proud of being a beauty therapist

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.

Anita Bhagwandas

This week, we chat to Anita Bhagwandas, award winning journalist and broadcaster, and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

Beauty salons struggling to cope with soaring energy bills

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.

41% of beauty and hair businesses are busy after difficult winter period

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.

Marc Elrick

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

How touch therapy and massage can support your mental health

Helena Grzesk MBE, COO at the British Beauty Council discusses how touch therapy and massage can support your mental health

Educational Course Developer

Beauty Backed Trust are creating an educational course and we need your help to write the content

Emily Ewart-Perks

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

Skills crisis in the beauty industry

The beauty industry is facing a skills and recruitment crisis, according to a new report commissioned by the NHBF.

Lisa Caldognetto

This week, we chat to Lisa Caldognetto, Makeup Artist and host of My Beauty Wardrobe and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

Mary Kate Trevaskis

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

Josh Smith

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

Caroline Hirons

This week, we chat to Trustee Caroline Hirons and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

Beauty Backed Inquiry results

Following on from the Beauty Backed Inquiry, we explore the results and what they mean

Millie Kendall OBE

This week, we chat to Millie Kendall OBE and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

Beauty Backed Trust are hiring

Beauty Backed Trust are hiring for an Administrative Assistant

Sonia Haria

This week, we chat to Sonia Haria and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

Latest Covid-19 updates for the Hair and Beauty Industry

This week, the NHBF published their latest update for the Hair and Beauty Industry

Tears of My Enemies

Caroline Hirons and StriVectin create Tears of My Enemies in support of Beauty Backed Trust

Lesley Blair

This week, we chat to Trustee Lesley Blair and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

Caroline Hirons reveals a limited edition initiative in support of Beauty Backed Trust

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.

Hair and beauty salons among businesses with highest cancellations

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

Dija Ayodele

This week, we chat to Trustee Dija Ayodele and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

Chancellor of the Exchequer announces further financial support

To help businesses impacted by Omicron, the Chancellor has today announced further financial support.

Beauty Backed Inquiry

Beauty Backed Trust have launched an inquiry into qualifications within the industry

Andy Millward

This week, we chat to Andy Millward and get him to answer our favourite 10 questions

Unregulated short courses

Research undertaken in July 2021. has found that 39% of freelance beauty therapists had taken part in unregulated short courses to obtain their training

Hannah Martin

This week, we chat to Hannah Martin and get her to answer our favourite 10 questions

Errol Douglas MBE

This week, we chat to Errol Douglas MBE and get him to answer our favourite 10 questions

Call to action after inquiry into the sector's recovery

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.

Beauty Backed Trust launch Grant Programme

Beauty Backed Trust launch Grant Programme to continue supporting the industry after the Covid-19 pandemic

Cult Beauty to donate £40,000 to Beauty Backed Trust

Cult Beauty are to donate £40,000 to Beauty Backed Trust from the sales of their Christmas Advent Calendar

Beauty Backed Summer Raffle EXTENDED!

The Beauty Backed Summer Raffle has been extended to 31st August 2021

Beauty Backed Trust launch summer raffle

Beauty Backed Trust, co-founded and chaired by skincare queen Caroline Hirons, have launched a Summer Raffle with incredible prizes up for grabs.

Beauty Backed support the findings of APPG

Beauty Backed wholeheartedly support the findings of the AII Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)

Beauty Backed Trust: the campaign helping the beauty industry return to work

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.

How Caroline Hirons' Beauty Backed Trust is helping salons reopen post lockdown

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.

Beauty Backed Trust launches Back to Work campaign to support salons reopening on 12 April

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.

Beauty Backed Trust Bootcamp to Help the Beauty Industry Return to Work

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.

Beauty Backed secures Trust status to help beauty pros get back to work

The Beauty Backed initiative, launched in August 2020 by Caroline Hirons to raise funds for and support the beauty sector, is now a Trust.

Back Beauty campaign encourages clients to support salons during Covid-19 lockdown

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.