According to the British Beauty Council’s Value of Beauty report, the British beauty industry employs more than 500,000 people. Despite knowing that the workforce is made up of 80% females and offers equal opportunity across the UK, there is little data about the hidden corners of the industry. 

Melanoma UK have launched their new campaign - Beauty Spotters. The campaign is aiming to raise awareness of the signs of Acral Melanoma, which is the most common form of skin cancer in Black and Brown skin i.e. People of Colour (POC).  

Kicking off the summer tourist season in Spain, Six Senses Spa Marbella – 2023 World Spa Awards’ winner of Europe’s Best Resort Spa 2023 and Spain’s Best Resort Spa 2023, is introducing acclaimed Swiss luxury skincare brand, Swissline, into its beautiful spa, shared by Puente Romano Beach Resort and Nobu Hotel Marbella. Starting in June, the spa will offer 4 high-performance Swissline facial treatments that address inflammation, boost collagen production, and strengthen and protect the skin barrier to truly revitalize and pamper the skin.

LYMA has launched the most powerful cosmetic device in existence, the LYMA Laser PRO, announcing Harrods as its exclusive retailer partner.

Discover the extraordinary worlds of Charlotte’s first ever fragrance collection of emotions brought to life in a one-of-a-kind immersive, olfactive, sensorial experience in Shoreditch, London with free entry and free samples from the 10th - 19th May!

Titanic Spa, the UK’s first eco-spa has elevated the practice of meditation with the introduction of ‘Underwater Meditation’ sessions. These sessions, which will happen twice daily, immerse guests in a unique experience by playing carefully selected calming tracks through the water of its self-regulated swimming pool. One of the first wellness experiences of its kind, Titanic Spa’s clever underwater speakers will play deep, restorative sounds that can only be heard beneath the water’s surface.

Hello Sunday, the visionary British SPF brand, is leading the charge towards VAT free sunscreen protection in the UK. Building on the #VATBURN initiative that saw Hello Sunday join a petition for the UK government to remove VAT on SPF products in 2023, Hello Sunday is continuing the mission to make high-quality sunscreen more accessible to all. Alongside charity partnerships and events, in 2024 Hello Sunday is removing VAT on product selections across the Hello Sunday website, introduced as a permanent feature on the Hello Sunday e-commerce platform and fitting into the brand's commitment to promoting simple, daily, SPF skincare routines that provide protection, all year round.

In an exciting new partnership of British wellbeing brands, this spring, Wildsmith Skin will introduce its skincare range into 1Rebel Locations across London, elevating member's pre and post session experience.

Dermalogica is proud to be the first BABTAC patron to announce the launch of the newest award at the upcoming 2024 BABTAC & CIBTAC awards to recognise the emerging and aspiring talents that are making a real impact on their clients and industry.

Townhouse, the ultimate destination for luxurious nail care and a trendsetter in the world of nail art is thrilled to announce the release of its highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2024 nail art designs the LA Collection. To celebrate the opening of Townhouse's first US-based salon in Beverly Hills this May, the collection draws inspiration from the timeless allure of Slim Aarons' iconic poolside photographs. This exquisite collection captures the essence of chic sophistication and sun-soaked luxury.

Sensory Retreats is elevating the hotel turndown service by introducing a new line of hotel amenities in the form of self-heating eye masks.  There is nothing more rewarding to hotel guests than the promise of a restful night’s sleep and these luxurious eye masks present an affordable and distinctive turndown gift which offers both value and purpose.

In continuity of its global initiative “Rewild Our Earth”, YSL Beauty announces two new rewilding programs in partnership with global NGO Re:wild, thus reinforcing its broader commitment to making a positive impact on the planet and its people.

OSiS are thrilled to announce the launch of the global OSiS competition, inviting talented hairdressers to showcase their skills and creativity using OSiS brand hair styling products. Organised by Schwarzkopf Professional, this competition promises an exciting platform for participants to shine and win incredible prizes.

Bubble Skincare, the community-led beauty upstart, today announces an unprecedented, off-cycle expansion of its partnership with Boots, extending into a further 150+ Boots stores across the UK and Ireland making the new total bricks & mortar stores 350. 

Vector Consumer Ltd has announced an acquisition of the Pura Collagen brand. Vector Consumer, based in Liverpool, delivers brand solutions that speak to a wide customer base, supporting an individual’s health goal during each life stage. Existing brands within the portfolio include SOLV and the officially licensed Liverpool FC sports and wellness range, with further brand acquisitions set to be announced imminently.

Phenix Salon Suites, the pioneering boutique suite concept for independent salon professionals, is proud to announce the launch of the Phenix Grant, an innovative competition designed to discover and support new talent within the hair and beauty industries. This initiative is set to coincide with the grand openings of their new locations in Liverpool and Nottingham, marking a significant expansion of their presence in the UK market.

After an exhilarating final audition day at Schwarzkopf Professional headquarters, the brand is thrilled to announce the exceptional individuals who have been selected to join the prestigious #SKPCollective team for 2024!

Lutronic UK, a premier manufacturer of medical lasers for aesthetic, visual, and surgical applications, is pleased to announce a series of accredited training courses to be conducted at its George Street office. These courses will be led by esteemed industry veteran Kevin Williams, who joined the Lutronic team on March 1st, 2024.