Barbara Green

My initial training was in hair and beauty in 1979. After working in a salon, a spa and on cruise ships as a therapist, I trained as a lecturer and moved into teaching in further education. In this time, I held a variety of responsibilities and also worked as an external examiner and verifier.

I left education when temped to work for a leading supplier in the industry. This involved sales, product development and training, plus international travel visiting trade exhibitions to discover a plethora of products and equipment. I was later appointed project/brand manager to develop a series of new product ranges within the manufacturing arm of this company.

As the industry evolved I found it a natural progression to move towards aesthetics. In 2009 I was approached to manage a prestigious salon/clinic as director to develop all aspects of the business, especially aesthetics. This presented new opportunities to study advanced aesthetic treatments and revisit my management and business skills. I studied and passed advanced qualifications in laser and light therapies and advanced aesthetics covering all aspects of aesthetics treatments and advanced skin science.

After my work was complete as a director I set up my own business as an aesthetic practitioner and training consultant which ran for a number of years. My weeks consisted of long and busy clinic days alongside a mix of consultancy with a number of private training establishments and suppliers such as Lynton Lasers, UCB and HABIA. I was also involved in developing new standards and technical qualifications for the industry.

My time at University College Birmingham began as a part-time lecturer until 2018 when I took a full-time role in education. I am actively involved with my colleagues shaping and delivering the programme for the BA/FdA Aesthetic Practitioner course at the University.

Physiology of Ageing Aesthetic
Technologies in Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation
Clinical Advanced Practice
Advancements in Technologies
Applied Aesthetics

MA Teaching & Learning

I have worked as an External Examiner, Regional and National Verifier.