Introducing The BABTAC Beauty Collective

As part of BABTAC’s (British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) continued pursuit of the highest standards in beauty, this industry-leading membership organisation is proud to announce its new Beauty Collective.

Led by BABTAC’s own CEO & Industry Advocate, Lesley Blair MBE, this group of over 30 experts aims to share their decades of knowledge with the industry and consumers, to help better educate and elevate the beauty sector. The BABTAC Beauty Collective includes the founder of Skin Rocks and Beauty Backed and Award-Winning Author, Caroline Hirons, Business advisor and QVC Resident Beauty Expert, Alison Young, past CEO of the Lookfantastic Group and The Hairdressing Council, Keith Conniford, entrepreneur, innovator and founder of Nouveau Lashes and HB Brows, Karen Betts, celebrity facialist Antonia Burrell, Chief Commercial Officer of Aromatherapy Associates Serina Sandhu, and Dermalogica education manager, Candice Gardner, to name a few.

Following the launch of BABTAC’s T.I.M.E campaign at UK Parliament last year, which helps consumers better navigate salon safety, the Collective wants to continue to make positive changes by supporting new and established beauty professionals, ensuring they feel well-educated and supported, improving consumer care, and ultimately the industry’s overall reputation.

The BABTAC Beauty Collective includes experts in:

• Advanced aesthetics and training  
• Apprenticeships  
• Hairdressing and barbering  
• Brows, lashes, makeup, nails, waxing  
• Business, finance and HR  
• Cancer beauty care  
• CBD  
• Diversity and inclusivity  
• Holistic treatments and aromatherapy  
• Mental health and wellbeing  
• Menopause  
• Pregnancy treatments  
• Salon software and management  
• Skin health  
• Product development  
• Skincare science  
• Supplements  
• Sustainability