It is not required by law in the UK to register with any trade or professional bodies to practise in most areas of work within the beauty industry. However individuals should be qualified to at least NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 (depending on their area of work). Although qualifications should be visible in salons, it's normally best to ask the beautician/beauty therapist if they have received training in the particular treatment you are considering before booking an appointment. Generally, individuals working in the beauty industry should have qualification(s) from the following awarding bodies:

❀ NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3

❀ ITEC

❀ ONC/OND

❀ HNC/HND

❀ BTEC

❀ CIBTAC

❀ CIDESCO

❀ VTCT (VAI, IHBC,IIHHT,IIST)

❀ CGLI