Hairdressers

We all love a great hairdresser, and our hairdressers do an amazing job of looking after us; including following particular rules to keep everyone safe. This includes registering under the Health Act 1956.

Registering a new hairdressing business

To apply to open a new hairdressing business:

1. Complete all sections of the Registration of hairdressing premises[DOCX 52 KB] form.
2. Attach a floor plan of the premises.
3. Submit your application to a council service centre.
4. Ensure the applicable Environmental health and food premises fees have been paid.

Renewing registration

To renew the hairdressing registration:

1. Complete the form:
   – Renewal of hairdressing registration[DOCX 228 KB]
   – Renewal of hairdressing registration[PDF 117 KB].
2. Submit your application to a council service centre.
3. Ensure the applicable Environmental health and food premises fees have been paid.

Purchasing a hairdressing business

If you buy an existing hairdressing business, you’ll need to transfer the registration within 14 days of taking over the business.

To transfer a hairdressing registration:

1. Complete the Application for licence or registration of hairdresser.[DOCX 228 KB]
2. Submit your application to a council service centre.
3. Ensure the applicable Environmental health and food premises fees have been paid.