ABT's Snapshot Newsletter June 2022

ABT Newsletter

Beauty Industry News

What’s new in ABT course accreditation, ABT visit national beauty event, what’s hot in our industry

in association with www.beautyandhairdressing.co.uk

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Find an ABT Accredited Course near you!

Green light for ABT Online Accredited Courses to stay

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BT are delighted to announce |that ABT Online Accredited Courses are here to stay as a more permanent optionfor your business In addition, in a new development, video recorded assessments can now be accepted as part of any ABT Online Accredited Course.

ABT first introduced Online Accreditation as a swift response to the pandemic in March 2020, when in-person education was prohibited. By enabling accredited training providers to deliver their courses via the internet using Skype, Facetime, Zoom or similar, educators could continue to operate and professionals ensure that their training and skills were kept up to date.

Now, not only have ABT confirmed that they will continue to offer ABT Online Accreditation, the membership and insurance organisation have the green light to offer accredited training providers the option of including video 2

pre-recorded assessments in their online syllabus, offering comment to the student at a later date. Those wishing to move to this form of assessment should notify the ABT Accreditation team so that the necessary notes can be made on your accreditation policy.

ABT Online Accreditation is available in addition to face-to-face learning accreditation, priced at a one-off fee of £40 per course.

ABT also recently announced that a new tier to its beauty and hair course accreditation system has been introduced, enabling training providers to gain accreditation for up to three courses for just £175. Previously, the minimum number of courses that educators could apply for accreditation for was 10.

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See who ABT caught up with at Beauty UK

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e were excited meet so many ABT Accredited training providers at this year’s Beauty UK exhibition, when the ABT team visited the trade event. Beauty UK took place in May at the Coventry Building Society Arena in the Midlands and showcased beauty, hair and complementary therapy brands and education.

As well as seeing SS22 product launches and meeting brand leaders, the ABT team were thrilled to meet with so many ABT Accredited companies and educators at the two-day event, who were keen to share their thoughts on why they chose ABT to accredit their professional qualifications.

ABT met…

Hello Gorgeous Offers numerous variety of beauty courses from nails to lashes and brows, facials and holistics, all covered

by ABT. “We have all our courses accredited by ABT. Fantastic from the very first time I contacted ABT. Super helpful, easy to work with so we’re really proud to be associated with ABT as well”.

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Kimberley Grace A UK leading online beauty academy run by beauty specialists with over 30 years’ combined industry experience.

“We use ABT because we have many students from the UK and Ireland and they’re a great accreditation service with also insurance services as well.”

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What’s New Keep up to date with the latest industry news online

1. Artistic pop the cork on summer ‘22 nail shades Inspired by summer drinks, Artistic Nail Design reveal their Sippin’ Pretty Summer 2022 collection…Read more

2. Dermalogica reveal oat-based vegan exfoliator Launching 23rd June, Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant is clinically proven to smooth skin but not cause irritation, redness, breakouts or increased sensitivity…Read more

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3. Nouveau HD announces software partnership

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ABT Accredited Nouveau HD Beauty Group joins with Treatwell to help their salons better manage their businesses…. Read more

4. Queen recognises Patrick Cameron in Jubilee honours list In recognition of his services to the hairdressing industry and his work during the pandemic, Patrick Cameron receives one of the UK’s most prestigious awards…Read more

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Meet Natalia – Dermalogica’s first virtual human

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rofessional skincare experts Dermalogica are set to revolutionise their education capabilities with the introduction of a virtual human which can be used to train skincare professionals on the science behind skin.

In creating Natalia, the brand has drawn upon photorealistic metahuman technology used in the gaming industry.

This unique form of digital human technology enables educators to simulate skin conditions such as ageing, dehydration and sensitivity, helping students to understand how the skin responds to natural and environmental triggers.

The virtual reality model will be used in videos and VR simulations accessible to users via Dermalogica’s internal channels, progressing from the need for real-life case studies and before-and-after comparisons.

For example, during the launch of Dermalogica’s Awaken Peptide Eye Gel, 5

Natalia was used to demonstrate how the skin and muscle surrounding the eye area can be weakened over time, with viewers able to see how the fat supporting the eye area migrates into the lower lid, resulting in undereye puffiness that contributes to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

The brand plans to introduce new ways to use virtual human technology throughout 2022, to help educate professional skin therapists and consumers across multiple channels.

Commenting on the launch of Natalia and how she will benefit Dermalogica’s educational resources, Aurelian Lis, the brand’s Global CEO, says: “We can now use metaverse technology to train millions of consumers and hundreds of thousands of therapists about changing skin conditions. As education, training over 100,000 skin therapists per year, it’s cool to visually show skin changes and aesthetic treatment techniques in a way previously unimaginable.”

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Dave Horton Managing Director dave@abtinsurance.co.uk Tamzin Horton Accreditation Manager tamzin@aitireland.com Melissa Dennis Corporate Communications Manager melissa@abtinsurance.co.uk Amelia Black Head of Brand and Marketing amelia@abtinsurance.co.uk Darren Hassett Graphic Designer darren@abtinsurance.co.uk Oliver Laschke Videographer oliver@abtinsurance.co.uk

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