These resources have been selected to provide information on the Hair & Beauty Services industry in Scotland. Your local Business Gateway office can help you connect with other organisations and support networks to help you further your idea or business.
The BCA stands for a strong, professional industry and seeks to assist its members to adapt to this constantly evolving industry and new business challenges.
Habia is recognised by government as the Standards Setting Body for the hair and beauty industries and plays an essential role in maintaining and improving professionalism within them.
Freelance Hairdressers Association (FHA) exists to ensure that professional freelance operators are represented within the industry and that their contribution to the sector is recognised.
The Guild, which is why we are the biggest professional beauty trade body in the UK and the largest insurance provider.
The HBSA membership is comprised of manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers for the professional Hairdressing and Beauty industry.
The Hair Council's aim is to raise standards and improve professionalism within the hairdressing industry by encouraging every hairdresser to join the UK Register of Qualified Hairdressers.
The National Hairdressers Federation (NHF) is the UK’s largest trade association for hairdressing, barbering and beauty salon owners.
The British Barbers Association (BBA) is the leading association for the barbering industry in the UK.
The British Association of Aesthetic Surgeons (BAAPS) is based at the Royal College of Surgeons and was created to promote excellence in aesthetic cosmetic surgery.
Save Face is a national register of Accredited practitioners who provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers.
The Guild of Craft Soap and Toiletry Makers (GCSTM) is a non-commercial peer support network which provides information and guidelines about handmade soap crafting and the EU legislation that regulates the cosmetics and toiletries industry.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) is widely regarded by government, European and international stakeholders and the media alike as the credible voice of a responsible UK industry.
NASMAH is the UK association for professional make-up artists and hairdressers who work in film, television, theatre, fashion and photographic.
Helping businesses across Scotland with free advice, workshops, 1:1 expert support, online tools, guides and a quick healthcheck to assess your digital strengths and weaknesses.
Guidance on the policies and interventions in place to support Scottish SMEs.
Healthy Working Lives is the place to come to if you are an employer in Scotland looking for workplace health, safety and wellbeing information.
Support agency for the Northern regions of Scotland which focusses on Innovation, trading internationally, funding/investment, skills development and more.
Focussed on assisting businesses who are looking to accelerate and grow through exporting, developing products and services, funding and business development.
From innovative technology start-ups and global online service businesses that are transforming our lives to the universities that train our skilled people, ScotlandIS has developed a thriving membership and community for the economic benefit of everyone.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. They contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills.
Loans from 25K to 100K for new and growing Scottish SMEs.
Grants to nurture creative talent in young people aged between 14 and 20 years old.
Support, funding, campaigns and other interventions to help people and businesses reduce waste and be more efficient with resources.
Funding projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK.
Just Enterprise is a consortium formed from Scotland's key social enterprise support agencies. Collectively, they are able to provide expert Start Up, Business Support, Business Recovery, Procurement, Leadership and Learning Services, to third sector organisations across the length and breadth of the country.
Every young person should have the chance to succeed. PTS help young people in Scotland get into education, jobs and start businesses.
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Led by Women’s Enterprise Scotland this centre is to help women achieve their business aspirations, make connections, up-skill and get support.