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Corneotherapy 101 We look at the principles behind the methodology and why corneotherapy is on the rise in beauty! A few years ago, if you mentioned ‘skin barrier’ to most people they wouldn’t have a clue what you were talking about. Now it’s commonplace for…
How to Navigate Mental Health in the Workplace It’s a sensitive subject and one that can leave business owners, and staff, feeling vulnerable and unsure how to handle things. Statistics show that around 15% of working adults are now living with a mental health condition* and that 1 in 4 adults…
HMRC provides new Tax Guidance for Hair & Beauty HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published new guidance to help people working in the hair and beauty industry determine their employment status for tax purposes. The new guidance particularly assists those using the 'rent a chair' model. This is…

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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