Hairdresser Registration

If you operate as a hairdresser in Northern Ireland, you must be registered with your local authority and comply with local Health and Safety rules. If the business changes into new ownership, the new owner must also register with the Council.
 
To register your hairdressing business, please contact the Health and Safety section within Antrim Borough Council. A member of the team will guide you through the registration process and provide you with the relevant registration form.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Yes, Tacit Consent does apply. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from Antrim Borough Council's Health and Safety section.

Cost of Registration
There is no cost to register as a hairdresser.

Apply Online
Apply for Registration as a Hairdresser
Application to change a Hairdresser Registration

Additional Information
Hairdressers Act (NI) 1939

Contact Details

Environmental Health 
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Mossley Mill 
Carnmoney Road North
Newtownabbey, 
BT36 5QA
Tel: 028 9034 0000

Email: envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Failed Application Redress
Please contact Antrim Borough Council in the first instance.
Applicants will be notified within 10 working days of any Council decision in respect of the application.

Consumer Complaint
We would advise that in the event of a complaint, the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form of a Letter (with proof of delivery).
Additional contacts:
Based within the UK: Consumer Direct
Outside the UK: UK European Consumer Centre

Customer Feedback
As part of our efforts to continuously improve the way we deliver services, we value feedback from the public on how well we are doing and what can be done better. If you have any comments, complaints or compliments on any aspect of Council business, please complete the Contact Us form.