Love working in the hair industry? If you are thinking about training as a hairdresser or stylist and unsure of the best place to get info on the best course for you, or are working as a freelance hairdresser and need some advice.

Check out some of the useful links and contacts below.

Fellowship for British Hairdressers (FBH.)
Founded in 1946 as The Fellowship of Hair Artists of Great Britain, the organization is dedicated to promote the best of British and International professional hairdressing
Address: Bloxham Mill, Barford Road, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 4FF
T: 01295 724579
FBH

Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation (FHBF)
The Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation supports self-employed, professional hairdressers and beauty therapists, providing low cost training, group meetings as well as advice for new and start-up businesses.
Address: Business Centre, Kimpton Road, Luton, Bedford LU2 0LB
T: 01582 431783
FHBF

Habia
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails, spa therapy, barbering and African-Caribbean hair. Habia provides guidance on careers, business development, legislation, salon safety, equal opportunities.
Address: Oxford House, Sky Business Park, Robin Hood Airport, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
T: 0845 2 306080
Habia

Hair and Beauty Benevolent (HABB)
The Hair and Beauty Benevolent (HABB) is the official industry charity, dedicated to helping hair and beauty professionals facing difficulties in life. Since 1853, HABB has offered financial support and funding to individuals and their families facing illness, bereavement or financial hardship.
Address: 57 Queens Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1JN
T: 01268 758805
HABB

Hairdressing Jobs
Hairdressing Jobs

Hairdressers Journal International
one of the leading online communities for professional hairdressers.
HJI

Institute of Trichologists
The Institute of Trichologists is the foremost professional association for trichologists in the world, the largest provider of trichology training in Europe, and the longest established body of its type.
Address: 107 Trinity Road Upper Tooting London SW17 7SQ
T:0845 604 4657
Institute of Trichologists

National Association for Professional Makeup Artists and Hairdressers (NASMAH)
Non-profit Association for Professional Makeup Artists and Hairdressers working in the Film and Television Industry.
Address: 68 Sarsfield Road, Perivale, Middlesex UB6 7AG
NASMAH

National Hairdressers' Federation
National Hairdressers' Federation (NHF) is open to all salon owners and self employed hairdressers and beauticians working in a salon.
Address: 1 Abbey Court Fraser Road Priory Business Park Bedford MK44 3WH
T: 0845 345 6500
NHF

The Hairdressing Beauty and Suppliers Association (HBSA)
The HBSA is a network of industry professionals that provide a voice for the industry, sharing knowledge and offering support where it's needed.
Address: Manfield House, 1 Southampton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2R 0LR
T: 0207 836 4008
HBSA

The Hairdressing Council
The Hairdressing Council was set up in 1964 by an Act of Parliament. This meant that hairdressers can apply to become State Registered
Address: 30 Sydenham Road Croydon CR0 2EF
T: 020 8760 7010
The Hairdressing Council

World Federation of Hairdressing and Beauty Schools
WFHBS offers a quality led training programme that leads the student to acquire a wide blend of knowledge of hairdressing theory, health and safety and also the importance of client awareness and handling. Address: Po box 367, Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 2TP T:01737 551355
WFHBS