Representing your needs at the highest level.
Our focus is to raise standards in the hairdressing industry, lobby government and give clients the confidence to choose you as a trained professional.
We were established by an Act of Parliament in 1964 and represent professionals like you to provide one strong voice for the sector.
Anyone can practice as a hairdresser or barber with no training or qualifications. Our aim is to get professionals like you the recognition you deserve and to reassure clients they are in safe hands.
We are funded by our sponsors and members and all our efforts are focused on gaining you the respect and professional recognition you deserve.
Read moreProfessional registration is only £70 a year, or £50 a year if you are a Graduate or Associate. Trainees can join for free.
Join our growing movement to change our industry for the better.
We're delighted to publish a paper submitted by Barber Carl Twidale that he wrote as part of a teaching degree. Carl started out at 18 as a hairdresser, then decided to move to barbering, where…
Following the King’s Speech and subsequent industry announcements, our inbox has been flooded with emails seeking clarification on the implications for our sector. We understand...
Following the October 2024 budget please find here a recording of the webinar we held to discuss the measures announced and some suggestions as to...
In this webinar we look at the changes to employment law announced by the UK Government and how they may impact employers, employee and the...
