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Value of Beauty 2026 from the BBCo The British Beauty Council publishes the Value of Beauty 2026, an annual report compiled by Oxford Economics and commissioned by the British Beauty Council that shows the economic impact of the personal care industry for the previous year. It…
BBC report on men acting inappropriately during beauty treatments: BABTAC comments BBC report on the growing number of beauty professionals receiving sexualised comments and inappropriate messages from male clients have brought a long-standing issue back into the spotlight. While many therapists have quietly accepted such behaviour…
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…

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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