Business of Beauty

Today we celebrate the strength, ambition, and achievements of women everywhere — including the incredible women shaping the beauty industry.

From students taking their first steps, to therapists, educators, salon owners, and industry leaders, women continue to inspire, innovate, and build powerful stories and careers in an ever-evolving sector

At BoB (Business of Beauty), we’re proud to support the next generation of women entering the industry and creating their own paths to success.

Here’s to empowering women, supporting one another, and continuing to build an industry where talent, passion, and opportunity thrive.
Tag a woman who inspires you! For me its my Mum who gave me the grit!

Celebrating the close of national careers week. The UK-wide Habia and BOB student survey results are now in. We asked beauty students across the UK about their education, career goals, and what support they want from the industry — and the insights are clear. ✨ A young and passionate workforce 89% joined the beauty industry due to a genuine interest. ✨ Entrepreneurial ambition 42% want to open their own business. ✨ Industry support matters 78% would welcome continued guidance after qualifying. ✨ A motivated future workforce 87% say they enjoy or really enjoy their course. These results highlight something important: the next generation of beauty professionals is ambitious, motivated, and eager to succeed — but they want stronger industry connection and support. At BoB (Business of Beauty), our mission is to help bridge that gap by supporting, preparing, and connecting students with the industry. 💬 Are you a beauty student or educator? What support do you think students need most when entering the industry?

What a GREAT day at the Salon Growth Summit yesterday for B.o.B ✨

So good to be in the room with driven, like-minded professionals all focused on leveling up! A little bit of networking, a lot of learning, and some amazing connections with brands that can truly support you on your journey to success

Growth looks good on us 💼📈

The beauty industry isn’t just glam — it’s a £5+ billion powerhouse employing over 300,000 professionals in the UK 💼📈

From makeup artistry and aesthetics to salon ownership and brand development, this industry offers:
✔️ Creativity
✔️ Flexibility
✔️ Entrepreneurship
✔️ Real earning potential

Whether you dream of working backstage at fashion shows, running your own salon, or becoming a specialist therapist — there’s a pathway for you.

💬 Thinking about a career in beauty?
If you’d like advice or guidance, get in touch with B.O.B – link in bio 🔗

NextGeneration

Future beauty professionals — are you coming?
This Sunday and Monday at Olympia, the Salon Growth Summit is your chance to see what’s happening at the top of the industry.
B.O.B will be there discovering new innovations, connecting with brands, and catching up with industry leaders.
The opportunities you’re looking for could be in this room.
Have you secured your place yet?

We are celebrating Beauty Apprenticeships 🤍

Apprenticeships are the foundation of a strong beauty industry — real training, real experience, and real career progression. I believe they honour the craft, raise standards, and give the next generation the confidence to build meaningful careers.

Here’s to the apprentices learning, the mentors guiding, and the businesses investing in the future of beauty ✨

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OUR MISSION IS CLEAR

Supporting therapists at every stage of their journey.

How’s your course actually going? 👀
Good, meh, stressful, amazing — we want to know.

This is your last chance to have your say before the survey closes tomorrow ⏰
It takes 2 minutes and can genuinely shape what happens next in the beauty industry.

📅 Closes tomorrow
📲 Scan the QR code

Don’t ghost this one 💬

How are you finding your course?
Love it? Struggling? Unsure what’s next?

We want to hear from you. Your voice is already helping shape the future of the beauty industry — and there’s still time to be part of it.
LINK IN BIO
📅 Closes 6 February 2026
📲 Scan the QR code

🚨 SURVEY DROP 🚨
LINK IN BIO
Beauty students & newly qualified — this one’s for you 👇

Your voice = the future of the UK beauty industry.
We wanna know what you actually need — careers, confidence, support, all of it.

HABIA x Business of Beauty (B.O.B) are listening 👂✨

⏱ Takes under 2 mins
📲 Hit the link in bio or scan the QR
👉https://bit.ly/4jKE6yi

Why bother?
💬 It’s anonymous
🚫 No college/tutor questions
🎟 You could get invited to an exclusive Student Summit this year

This is your industry.
Let’s build it your way 💅✨

Great conversations with the BoB Taskforce as we kick-start an important UK-wide initiative 💬✨

We’re launching a Student Survey TOMORROW to better understand:
• why people enter our industry
• what they hope to achieve once qualified
• what support is truly needed along the way

If you’re in education, work with students, are a training provider, college, or a student studying a qualification or CPD — we want to hear from you.

The more voices involved, the deeper and more meaningful the insights will be. Watch this space 👀

If you’d like to learn more about our task force please watch our full webinar here: https://youtu.be/YebOI28ZIhA

This page is just the beginning…

In 2026, we’re shaping what comes next — with industry-led support and guidance for beauty students and professionals.

We’re building something meaningful:
real conversations, trusted resources, and clear pathways designed to support confident careers and a stronger, more connected industry.

The beauty industry is evolving.
And no one should have to navigate it without direction.

If you’re qualifying, growing, or finding your place in beauty…
You’re exactly where you’re meant to be. 💫

Welcome to the journey.
More coming soon. 👀✨