Licence - Hairdresser

Business Licences and Street Trading

The Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 has eliminated the need for hairdressers to be registered, however activities such as Ear Piercing, Electrolysis, Tattooing and Acupuncture, and the employment of employees still require to be registered.

Licence Summary

To run a hairdressing business you may need to register with your local authority and comply with local health and safety rules.

You may be required to have a copy of the certificate of registration and copies of the byelaws of your local authority displayed in your premises.

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Health and Safety at Work Etc Act

The Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974 is the key act which will affect all commercial concerns, whether self-employed or an employee, and whether mobile or based at a Salon. Under this Act a number of Regulations have been made. The more relevant of these include:

• The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981;
• The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989;
• The Health and Safety (Information for Employees) Regulations 1989;
• Health and Safety (Training for Employment) Regulations 1990;
• The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992;
• Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992;
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992;
• The Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995;
• The Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996;
• The Health and Safety (Young Persons) Regulations 1997;
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998;
• The Working Time Regulations 1998;
• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002;

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period

Apply online

Apply for registration as a hairdresser

Application to change a hairdresser registration

Failed Application Redress

Please contact the Licensing Section on 01785 619745 in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact the Licensing Section on 01785 619745 in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another. Please contact the Licensing Section on 01785 619745 in the first instance.

Trade Associations

Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation

Guild of Hairdressers

Hairdressing Council

National Hairdressers' Federation