Hairdressing or barber services

Hairdresser and customer This information is only for business owners providing hairdressing or barber services.

Under the Hairdressers Act (Northern Ireland) 1939, hairdressers or barbers in Belfast can register their business with us.

We'll inspect all registered businesses to check the cleanliness and safety of their premises and equipment and to minimise the risk of infection.

Register a hairdressing business online

It's free to register a hairdressing or barber business with us.

Register a hairdressing business

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Inspections

All hairdressers and barbers in Belfast are inspected as part of a risk-based programme undertaken by our staff.

If you choose to register your business with us, you'll receive an inspection when you apply.

This is a general health and safety inspection, in which we would expect to see a health and safety policy and risk assessments focusing on slips and trips, falls from a height, fire and electrical safety, hazardous substances and manual handling.

Hairdressers are particularly at risk of developing dermatitis and it is important that precautions are in place to prevent this.

Health and safety advice

Hairdressing businesses deal with several health and safety issues, such as the use of aerosols and other hazardous substances. The document below contains useful safety advice to keep you and your staff safe.