UK Hair & Beauty Regulations

The UK currently does not have nationwide licensing for hair and beauty services.

When setting up a business, you will need to comply with any local laws relating to business registration.

There may also be local regulations regarding health and safety when operating your business.

Beauty Services in the UK

There are currently no specific licensing requirements in the UK to provide beauty services such as:

  • Nail Technology / Nail Services
  • Face and Body Waxing
  • Manicure and Pedicure
  • Facials (including Skin Needling & Microdermabrasion)
  • Lash and Brow Tinting & Lash Perming

Hair Services in the UK

There are currently no specific licensing requirements in the UK to provide hair services such as:

  • Hair Styling
  • Hair Cutting
  • Hair Coloring
  • Hair Extensions
  • Hair Treatments

Cosmetic Tattoo Services in the UK

There are currently no specific licensing requirements in the UK to provide cosmetic tattoo services such as:

  • Permanent Makeup (Nano Brows, Ombre Brows, Lip Blush / Tattoo, Eyeliner)
  • Microblading
As these services involve penetrating the skin, there may be local regulations pertaining to health and safety (for example, sterilization and disposal of needles) and the premises you operate from.

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