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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 tx purposes. Te new guidance particularly assists those using the 'rent a chair' model. This is…
Non Surgical Cosmetic Procedure Bill confirmed for Scotland Yesterday saw the release of the Scottish Government’s Programme for 2025/26 In a huge step forward for consumer safety and professional standards in Scotland’s aesthetics sector, the programme included confirmation of the introduction of the…
Star Quality At the last BABTAC Awards, Emily Hodson scooped the very first Dermalogica Rising Star Patron Award. This is how her experience has been so far… Recognising aspiring talent and those who are making a real impact on their clients in the industry,…

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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