Hairdresser
Procedures for setting up in business as a Hairdresser in Ireland
To set up a hairdressing business in Ireland, it is advisable to have completed a recognised course of study and training. No specific qualification is required and you do not need to apply for a licence to operate a hairdressing salon in this country.
- Once you have registered your company with the Companies Registration Office you are advised to notify the Office of the Revenue Commissioners that you are setting up a company. You can do this online through Revenue online services (ROS).
- For advice on setting up a business in Ireland : please find link to general information on Starting a business
When setting up a hairdressing salon it is important to:
- Comply with planning permission requirements and be aware of any changes to same.
- Comply with all health and safety standards/requirements.
- Meet the needs of all customers/potential customers with disabilities.
- Comply with Fire Safety regulations and ensure you hold a current Fire Safety Certificate issued by the local authority and the relevant certification that your premises complies with fire safety requirements of the Building Regulations.
- Arrange correct insurance cover for the premises and business with your insurance broker.
- Comply with all employment rights legislation.
Employment Legislation
There are approximately 40 pieces of legislation in operation in Ireland which protect employees. These deal with issues such as minimum wage rate, equal pay, hours of work, minimum age of employment, overtime pay, leave – holiday leave, parental leave, sick leave, etc.
Employees working legally in Ireland have the same employment protection as Irish nationals regardless of their nationality. The competent authority for providing information on employment rights is the Workplace Relations.
Further information can be found on our employment rights section.
Health & Safety
As a business owner it is important that you understand your obligations regarding compliance with workplace health and safety in your business. The Health & Safety Authority host the Be-Smart free online guide, which can help you develop your own Safety Statement.
Providing cross border services as a Hairdresser in Ireland
The following is intended to be of assistance for hairdressers established in another EU country, but intending to work in Ireland on a short term/temporary basis.
To provide services specialising in hairdressing, it would be advisable to have already completed a recognised course of study and have obtained the relevant training and experience required to provide this service.
Posting of workers
If sending staff based in an EU country to work short term in Ireland, it is important to be aware of the procedures regarding the posting of workers.
The competent authority for providing information on posting of workers is the Workplace Relations.
Further information
Charges (Hairdressing) Display Order, 1976 (external link)
Temporary/Cross Border Services
Local Enterprise Office Ireland