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How to Handle Client Complaints A practical guide for beauty therapists from Balens (BABTAC Insurance Brokers)   In beauty therapy, a client complaint can feel like a punch to the stomach - whether it’s a reaction to a lash lift, bruising after a treatment, or…
Has “Holistic” Lost Its Meaning in Beauty? Kathy Scott is a multi-award-winning holistic skin practitioner with qualifications in homeopathy, massage, reflexology, beauty and skin. She is passionate about protecting the integrity of holistic practice and championing results-driven, non-invasive…
Dermalogica launches Sharp Standards Guide to Microneedling in partnership with BABTAC A comprehensive guide for skin care clinics and non-medical aesthetics businesses in the United Kingdom. Supporting practitioners to meet legal, ethical, and professional obligations. Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, has…

Who are BABTAC?

UK's Premier Beauty Membership Association 

Established in Gloucester in 1977, the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) is the premier UK membership association providing benefits and arranging insurance for aesthetic, beauty, hair, and wellbeing therapies. We are a 'not for profit' organisation and our priorities are the welfare of our members, regulation of the industry and promoting public awareness of the importance of choosing an appropriately qualified, verified and insured therapist.

Originally founded by a group of passionate industry professionals who identified a need for a membership organisation created by industry professionals, for industry professionals. We offer unrivalled beauty expertise, a rigorous ethical code and a professional practice standard. Our logo is a sign of confidence; display it with pride and give your clients assurance of your qualifications, insurance cover and commitment to excellence.

BABTAC offers its members a wide range of benefits ranging from 3rd party discounts and offers from our BenefitHub; BABTAC Good Practice Guides, which is supplied to all of our members and are full of good practice advice. Vitality Magazine, BABTAC's quarterly publication, full of industry relevant news and updates; BABTAC Experts, on hand to offer advice covering a range of beauty therapy treatments along with a helpline for clients seeking best practice advice.

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