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British Beauty Week reveals theme and dates

The British Beauty Council’s annual British Beauty Week has confirmed it will take place from October 23 to 27. The 2024 event will mark the sixth iteration of the beauty celebration and run under the theme of ‘A Beauty Industry that Looks Like You’ to highlight the importance of representation and inclusion in British beauty. To announce the...

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Smaller beauty businesses risk benefits if not leveraging AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a staple in the beauty industry, with virtual try-on and skin analysis tools becoming increasingly common. However, as large corporations seamlessly integrate these technologies, there is a rising apprehension that smaller businesses may be left behind, according to data from the British Beauty...

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British Beauty Council announces new advisory board appointees

The British Beauty Council has added a new cohort of industry professionals to the board, from the realms of makeup, fragrance, hair, aesthetics and tech. The company said in a statement, from the appointment of new-gen creatives Isamaya Ffrench, Lucy Bridge and Sylvie Macmillan to aesthetic expert Teresa Tarmey and consultant dermatologist Dr...

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British Beauty Week returning this October

The British Beauty Council’s annual British Beauty Week is returning later this month, from October 26 to 30, celebrating “the power of beauty”. The event is designed to be part celebration and part education to bring together brands, consumers, press and policymakers, while placing a spotlight on the 25-billion-pound British beauty industry,...

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UNiDAYS announces partnership with British Beauty Council

UNiDAYS, a Student Affinity Network, has announced patronage of the British Beauty Council for 2023. The partnership aims to support the British Beauty Council in addressing the challenges faced by the beauty industry, particularly in promoting clear and diverse career pathways through their Future Talent Programme. UNiDAYS brings its extensive...

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British Beauty Council appoints first-ever ambassadors

The British Beauty Council has appointed its first-ever ambassadors to raise awareness of the British beauty industry globally. Founded in 2018, the not-for-profit British Beauty Council was formed to tackle issues facing the beauty industry and has signed up seven leading industry professionals to act as ambassadors as it looks to "take beauty...

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British Beauty Council names new chair

The British Beauty Council has named News UK’s head of business transformation Meribeth Parker as its new chair. Parker will succeed Jane Boardman, the organisation’s co-founder and chair, who is stepping down after four years in the role. As chair, Parker will run the board, oversee and manage governance and give leadership and direction to the...

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London Beauty Week unveils full schedule for inaugural event

The first-ever London Beauty Week arrives in Covent Garden from September 11 to 15 and will transform the London shopping district into a beauty hub, featuring panel discussions, a pop-up interactive Beauty Playground, and in-store events from brands including Tom Ford, Dior and Chanel. “Covent Garden is proud to be a founding member of London...

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London Beauty Week to launch this September

London Beauty Week will make its debut in Covent Garden in September with a week-long consumer and trade event that aims to mirror London Fashion Week. The event aims to “celebrate the power of the British beauty industry” with a series of masterclasses, beauty workshops and panel discussions on sustainability, trends, and the state of the...