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Let's Hear it for the Boys Every stat says that the men’s grooming sector is growing but are you offering the treatments and services they’re searching for? There was a time not too long ago when men who wanted to partake in beauty services and treatments might risk…
BABTAC provides Evidence at Scottish Parliament An Evidence Session held on Tuesday the 2nd December by the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee at The Scottish Parliament was attended by Lesley Blair MBE, CEO and Chair of BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) and…
What the Budget means for Beauty Yesterday the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Government’s Autumn Budget, setting out the fiscal and economic roadmap for the years ahead.  We looked at what we believe might most affect our members: Income tax…

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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