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Change in Law For Mandatory Registration Webinar
Date 08 Sep 2026On Monday 14th September, Vikki Slade MP is going to make a Presentation Bill in the House of Commons to make the registration of barbers and hairdressers mandatory. On Monday 7th, The Hair Council hosted…
Read moreLevel 3 Award in Education and Training Course (AET)
Date 01 Sep 2026We get very positive feedback from learners on this course; they love working within a group and accessing support from the teacher. Rather than be left on your own on an online or distance learning…
Read moreHelp us Secure a Reduction in VAT
Date 25 Aug 2026As you may know, we are proud to be part of the British Hair Consortium (BHC), a coalition of leading industry organisations working together to secure the future of the UK hairdressing, beauty and barbering…
Read moreCatch Up On Our SKCIN Webinar
Date 22 Jul 2026The Hairdressing Council is proud to be working with skin cancer charity SKCIN who offer training for hair professionals to help identify skin cancer and melanoma and potentially save lives. For Hair Council members there…
Read moreHairdressers, Barbers and Skin Cancer Webinar
Date 06 Jul 2026We are hosting a webinar alongside charity SKCIN to highlight the role hairdressers and barbers can play in identifying skin cancer. The webinar will be held on Tuesday 21st July at 7pm and will feature:…
Read moreSpot Signs of Melanoma and Skin Cancer with MASCED Accreditation
Date 30 Jun 2026MASCED – A life saving educational accreditation program for the those working in the hairdressing and barbering sectors. The MASCED accreditation (melanoma and skin cancer early detection programme) has been developed by national skin cancer…
Read moreEmployment Rights Changes Webinar
Date 26 Apr 2026Thinking of going self-employed or being told you are? Wondering what’s next? Watch our Employment Rights Changes webinar where Gareth Penn and Collette Osborne discuss the pros, cons and issues around going self-employed - whether…
Read moreMeet With the Low Pay Commission
Date 19 Mar 2026The Low Pay Commission is gathering at regional events to discuss the impact of higher minimum wage on our sector, and it is calling for employers and workers to meet with them to discuss the…
Read moreFreelance Stylists Working in Care Settings
Date 19 Mar 2026An increasing number of State Registered Hairdressers and Barbers work on a freelance or mobile basis within care homes, residential settings and supported living environments. This is a valued and important service - for many…
Read moreSASSOON Presents Future Creatives Live Event
Date 17 Mar 2026Join Sassoon for an electrifying evening as they present Future Creatives… Join us as the Sassoon Future Creative Team unveil their bold interpretation of our Spring/Summer collection, INTERFERENCE. Witness the next generation of Sassoon talent…
Read moreSalons are Influential in Prompting Climate Conversations
Date 05 Mar 2026Hairdressers across the UK are emerging as powerful, under-recognised influencers in tackling climate change, according to new research from academics at the University of Bath’s Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST), and the…
Read moreAndrew Barton Summits Kilimanjaro
Date 24 Feb 2026Celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton summits Kilimanjaro, raising over £100,000 for Kidscape. On 8th February, renowned celebrity hairdresser and charity ambassador Andrew Barton successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Standing at 5,895…
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