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What is HBA Approved?
HBA Approved is the UK's industry-led regulatory body for hair and beauty professionals, a trusted directory and growing platform that verifies and champions the very best in the industry.
In its early stages, HBA Approved will operate as a directory and quality-assurance initiative, highlighting verified businesses that meet high industry standards. By 2026, it will evolve into a comprehensive digital platform (website and app), enabling professionals to:
- Create and manage their own profiles
- Access insider resources and industry news
- Engage in peer-to-peer discussions through community forums
- Network and form meaningful industry connections
It is designed to elevate industry standards, combat unqualified practices, and protect the value of skilled professionals.
Approval Requirements
What Does it Take to Be HBA Approved?
For Salons & Sole Traders
- Must be a registered business
- Fully compliant with all relevant government policies
- Fully insured (public liability and employer’s liability if applicable)
- Qualified and/or accredited in all services offered
- Maintains accurate financial records and meets all obligations
Accepted Qualifications
- NVQ, City & Guilds, VTCT - recognised and approved qualifications
- Lash stylists may include ABT-accredited day courses
- CPD-only certificates are not accepted as core qualifications
- Certificates must clearly state the treatment area
- Qualifications must be Level 1/2 or above
For Training Providers
- Deliver in-person training at Level 3 or 4 (NVQ, City & Guilds, VTCT)
- Possess appropriate teaching and assessor qualifications
- Follow price guidelines (to be confirmed)
- Hold valid insurance for training activities
- Provide adequate, fit-for-purpose training space (details to be confirmed)
Our Mission
- Set a national benchmark for professionalism and accountability in the hair and beauty sector
- Create a trusted network of verified, high-standard businesses
- Promote real training and proper qualifications, not shortcuts
- Provide networking opportunities and foster a strong, connected community
- Protect and elevate the reputation of the industry
How to Apply?
In 2025, only HBA Finalists will be eligible to apply and become Founding Members of the platform.
- Free to apply (exclusively in 2025)
- Founding Members receive exclusive perks, early access, and discounts on the full 2026 platform launch
- Founding Members help shape the future of HBA Approved and the industry as a whole
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Tiered Memberships
What’s in every HBA Approved membership?
Standard
Free
- Access to community
- Access to newsfeed
- Access to forum
- Access to Resources
- Directory Listing
- Access to Events
- Access to Learning
- Access to Input and Host own Events
Approved
£19.99
- Access to community
- Access to newsfeed
- Access to forum
- Access to Resources
- Directory Listing
- Access to Events
- Access to Learning
- Access to Input and Host own Events
Premium
£29.99
- Access to community
- Access to newsfeed
- Access to forum
- Access to Resources
- Directory Listing
- Access to Events
- Access to Learning
- Access to Input and Host own Events
Exclusive discounts and early access to new tools and features
Verified listing within a trusted national directory
Access to a growing, supportive community
Recognition as part of the UK’s first industry-led regulatory movement
Opportunities to help shape future industry policies and standards
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