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What the Budget means for Beauty Yesterday the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Government’s Autumn Budget, setting out the fiscal and economic roadmap for the years ahead.  We looked at what we believe might most affect our members: Income tax…
Cancel Culture – how to handle no shows Charging clients for no shows and late cancellations can be uncomfortable but that’s why it’s crucial to have a proper policy in place. Vitality Editor, Becci Vallis, spoke to the experts at Timely and Phorest for their top tips. Owning your own…
BABTAC & CIBTAC AGM 2025 Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of BABTAC Ltd and CIBTAC Ltd will be held at the Bush Hotel Farnham, Surrey on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 08h00 for the purposes of considering, and if thought fit, passing various…

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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