What is Habia?
Habia stands for Hair and Beauty Industry Authority and is recognised by the government as the Standard Setting Body (SSB) for the hair, beauty, nails, spa and aesthetic sectors. It works with organisations, agencies, educators and experts to help develop National Occupation Standards (NOS), champion high-quality education, recognise excellence and promote careers in the hair and beauty sector.
What does it mean to be a Habia Member?
Trainers, educators, hairdressers, spas, salons, colleges and anyone with a genuine interest in the industry is elligible to become a Habia Member. As a Habia Member, you'll be part of a specialist network of individuals involved in the hair and beauty sector interested in education and training. With information centred on best practice, membership is an invaluable resource for those looking to provide high standards and excellence. Employers can find the latest legislation and health and safety updates, while trainees can find colleges, academies and courses to suit their needs.
Is it an independent organisation or does it work in conjunction with anyone else?
Habia is an independent, not for profit organisation recognised by the government. It is not a trade association. Habia works with all industry organisations, individual employers, learning providers, awarding bodies, and the government and its agencies across the UK.
Does this just apply to the UK or overseas as well?
British hairdressing is held in high esteem around the world and for the past 15 years Habia has worked with partners around the world to achieve recognition for UK standards and promote good practice. This involves reciprocity agreements, so that holders of UK qualifications do not need to re-qualify to work in that nation, and licensing arrangements, where that nation wants to use the UK standards in their qualifications. The organisation can bring companies together for training and business, arrange visas and promotes the work of UK hairdressers across the globe.
Does it cost anything to use the service?
Its website, www.habia.org, is free to use and as well as offering the latest news and advice, also retails essential books, DVDs and other materials for training and business. Membership is free for individuals and individual businesses/learning providers by registering on the website.
How can Habia be contacted?
Call 01302 774926 or get in touch here.
