AWARDING BODIES
These are a few of the most well known awarding bodies that provide qualifications in Hair and Beauty Therapy
www.city-and-guilds.co.uk
www.cidesco.com
www.cibtac.com
www.edexcel.org.uk
www.itecworld.co.uk
QUALIFICATION REGULATORY BODIES
The standards setting bodies for all qualifications in the UK, Habia are the standards setting body for the hair and beauty industry.
www.habia.org
www.qca.org.uk
www.sqa.org.uk
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP BODIES
As hair and beauty therapists, you will need support, insurance, membership services and access to new legislation. So sign up now!
www.babtac.org
www.electrolysis.co.uk
www.ant.uk.net
www.gcmt.org.uk
www.jolanta.co.uk
www.britreflex.co.uk
www.intfedreflexologists.org
www.aor.org.uk
www.ifaroma.org
www.ifparoma.org
www.skillset.org
www.fht.org.uk
www.beautyguild.com
TRADE JOURNALS
The trade journals listed below are written exclusively for everyone involved in the health and beauty industry and are an authoritative source of professional information. The journals are essential reading for keeping up to date with treatment techniques, new products, cosmetic trends, trade events and personalities influencing the trade. Editorial coverage of news, technical articles and step-by-step instructional features combine with advertisements for the latest equipment, products and treatments and jobs in the salon and spa to keep readers well informed.
www.beautyserve.com
www.beautyguild.com
www.reedbusiness.co.uk
www.fht.org.uk
www.professionalbeauty.co.uk
www.professionalbeauty.co.uk
www.scratchmagazine.co.uk
www.creativenailplace.com
www.todaystherapist.com
EXHIBITIONS
Exhibitions give companies in the industry the chance to promote their new treatments, products and equipment. They are also the ideal opportunity for Beauty and Holistic Therapists and Nail Technicians to see first-hand what’s going on and to keep abreast of new developments.
Exhibition centres
www.eco.co.uk
www.excel-london.co.uk
Important exhibitions include:
Professional Beauty Ireland
Professional Beauty North
Professional Beauty
Professional Spa
www.professionalbeauty.co.uk
Beauty Health & Lifestyle Roadshow
Beauty Trade Show
Health & Beauty Training Show
COMPETITIONS:
These give professionals the chance to show what they’re made of, get free publicity and become a recognised name in the industry.
British Beauty & Spa Awards
Professional Beauty Consumer Awards
Professional Beauty Industry Awards
HEALTH AND BEAUTY RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS
www.hairandbeautyjobs.com
www.leisurejobs.com
www.redhotcareers.co.uk
www.beautyjobsonline.co.uk