Hairdresser Registration
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The Health (Hairdressers) Regulations 1980 are revoked from 31 July 2025. Hairdressers are no longer required to be registered with council.
There may still be Planning and Building requirements. Complete the Business Information form on our Setting up a New Business page before you start operating to check all requirements.
Beauty Therapists continue to be registered with Council under the Beauty Therapy Tattooing and Skin Piercing Bylaw.
A Hairdresser must hold an alcohol license under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 to supply alcohol to customers.