Key findings on the skills crisis

Discover the NHBF Careers at the Cutting-Edge report, a ground-breaking study released in May 2022. This independent report, authored by Pragmatix Advisory Ltd for NHBF, sheds light on the pressing issues within the hair & beauty sector. 

Drawing insights from 570 businesses and in-depth interviews, it unveils a concerning skills crisis impacting qualifications, training, recruitment, retention, and financial aspects. 

During its launch, we engaged with approximately 20 sector and education organisations, including:

  • The Department for Education (DfE)
  • The Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE)
  • The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)

to explore the report's recommendations and chart the way forward.

Download the report

You can read the full report, available to download as a PDF, below.