Beverley Stretford has been in the beauty industry for over 36 years, initially running her own beauty and nail salons, and has over 23 years’ experience in teaching in Further Education and Higher Education settings. An active member of HABIA forum and the Industry Advisory Board with City and Guilds, she has spent many years as an external verifier, examiner and qualification advisor for leading awarding bodies and has worked as an educator in Dubai for Media & Production City and as a guest lecturer and competition judge in Athens, Greece. Beverley has also worked as a make-up artist in events, film and TV and is an accomplished author of the renowned, Hair and Make-up Artist’s Handbook.