Regulations by Specialism

Regulatory requirements for hairdressers, barbers, beauty therapists, nail techs and more

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Legal requirements for self-employed hairdressers in the UK. Registration, insurance, qualifications and what your council expects.

Legal requirements for barbers in the UK. Licensing, registration, hygiene rules and what you need before opening a barbershop.

Legal requirements for beauty therapists in the UK. What registration, insurance and qualifications you actually need. Plain English.

Legal requirements for nail technicians in the UK. Licensing, ventilation rules, COSHH, and what your local council checks for.

The new UK aesthetics licensing scheme explained. Who needs it, when it starts, and what it means for your practice.

How to get a tattoo or piercing licence in the UK. Registration, hygiene standards, age rules and what councils inspect.

Qualification and insurance requirements for laser and IPL in the UK. What training you need and how regulations are changing.

Semi-permanent makeup and microblading licensing in the UK. What licence you need, council registration, and insurance requirements.

Rules for running a beauty business from home in the UK. Planning permission, insurance, council registration and what to tell HMRC.

Advertising rules for beauty and aesthetics in the UK. What you can and can't claim on social media, websites and printed materials.

Safeguarding rules for beauty businesses treating under-16s and vulnerable adults. Consent, parental permission and your legal duty.

Barbershop culture, inclusion and textured hair guidance. Training options, pricing fairly, and building a barbershop that welcomes everyone.

Legal rules for before-and-after photos in beauty. GDPR consent, ASA advertising rules, and what you can post on social media.

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