Hairdresser notification

There is not currently a legal requirement to register a hairdressing business although we would be grateful if you could supply us with your details so an officer from the council can contact you in relation to health and safety issues to ensure your business is complying with local health and safety rules.

You will be required to have a copy of the byelaws produced by the council displayed in your premises.

Eligibility criteria

No provision in the legislation.

Regulation summary

Please see the High Peak Borough Council Byelaws document listed at the end of this page.

In addition you will also have to comply with health and safety legislation.

Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974

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

Fees

Not applicable.

Application evaluation process

No provision in the legislation.

Will tacit consent apply?

Not applicable.

Apply online

Apply for registration as a hairdresser.

To tell us about your business, download the 'Apply to register as a hairdresser' form at the end of this page.  Complete and post to High Peak Borough Council.

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, Citizens Advice  will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre

Other redress

Eg. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another. Please contact the council in the first instance.

Trade Associations

Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation

Guild of Hairdressers

Hairdressing Council

National Hairdressers' Federation