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Celebrate the Future of Beauty at British Beauty Week 2025
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It's British Beauty Week (20th - 26th October) when our industry celebrates the £30bn contribution it makes to the UK economy. Led by the British Beauty Council, this year's theme is the Future of Beauty which will see a week of consumer and business focused events designed to engage policymakers and industry leaders.
The week will start with a Founders' Network Reception supported by Department for Business and Trade, designed to connect founders with business enablers to propel SME growth.
On Tuesday 22nd October, the Royal Society of Arts will host the British Beauty Council's Industry Hub. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a TikTok Shop LIVE shopping session hosted by The Ordinary, AI-powered gel nail treatments with Umia Beauty, an all-day workshop with Dr. Alex Box, founder of V-METICS and a first look at mdlondon's new AI technology, ‘The Knowing'.
There'll also be a full programme of education with The Sessions, supported by Boots & No7 Beauty Company, Sephora, Elemis, Medik8 and Noli.
There will also be demonstrations by Tendai Moyo, founder of Ruka Hair showcasing biotech based Synths2 extensions, whilst makeup artist Kay Montano will share her tips and tricks.
On 23rd October, the Council will host its annual Packaging Solutions Summit, supported by Plastic Free and Made Thought, which connects personal care businesses with sustainable packaging innovators.
British Beauty Week closes with a number of events on 24th October where owners of high street businesses invite their MPs through their doors. Harrods are hosting an event with Alice Henshaw, founder and CEO of Skincycles, exploring the future of science-led cosmetic skincare alongside a panel of industry experts, and The Linen Service is hosting a Healthy Hair Lab. John Lewis, Debenhams, Boots and Lookfantastic are offering consumer discounts and masterclasses.
Commenting on British Beauty Week 2025, Millie Kendall OBE, CEO of the British Beauty Council, says:
“British Beauty Week is returning for the sixth year and it's set to be bigger - and better - than ever. As an organisation, we are committed to ensuring the power and influence of our sector is realised by business leaders, policy makers and beauty lovers themselves. Beauty has a unique opportunity to propel creativity and responsible technology at a time when we need it most, British Beauty Week is the perfect time to spotlight our success and take beauty to the next level.”
Heather Bloomfield, Head of Communications at Medik8, adds:
“As a proud British brand, full vertical employer and B Corp™, we are passionate about driving positive impact for our community. British Beauty Week provides the perfect platform to engage key policymakers to highlight the importance of our sector, contributing to British employment, manufacturing and commerce. Our professional and consumer communities will have the opportunity to connect throughout the week, and we invite everyone to play an active role in shaping the future of our sector and the livelihood of the industry and those who operate within it.”
Imagery credit: British Beauty Council/British Beauty Week.
