Hairdressing premises are regulated by the Hairdressing Establishment Regulations 1972. They need to be registered with the City.
Please see the City’s guide for further information regarding requirements and application process.
Beauty therapy and skin penetration premises such as tattoo parlours are regulated by the Health (Skin Penetration Procedure) Regulations 1998 and the Code of Practice for Skin Penetration Procedures.
Please refer to the City’s guide for further information regarding requirements and application process.
Further information can be found on the Department of Health website - Body Art and Personal Appearance.
Should you wish to open a new personal appearance premises, you will need to complete the following application form.
Please refer to the Checklist for additional information to be included in the application.