Hairdressers and barbershops

The Hairdressing Regulations 1980 were revoked by Parliament on the 31 July 2025. This means that hairdressing premises no longer require a Certificate of Registration from Council in order to operate.

The Ministry for Regulation has since issued guidelines for operators of hairdressing premises to follow.

Ministry of Regulation Guidance.

If you have any questions, please Contact Environmental Health Officers

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Hairdressers and barbershops