Andover · Test Valley
Mobile Hairdressing Business Start-Up Guide for Andover
What your council actually requires before you start working in Andover and Test Valley.
See what's inside the Hairdressing Business Launch Kit — £22If you're considering a mobile hairdressing business in Andover, two questions come up more than any other: council licensing and patch testing. Neither has a single flat answer -- here's what's actually known for Andover and Test Valley.
What the rules say
Mobile hairdressing has no single UK-wide licence -- the position is set council by council, with some local authorities keeping their own byelaw registration requirement and others dropping it entirely. Checking your specific council is the only reliable way to know where you stand. Trading without any formal qualification is legally fine, though HABIA-aligned NVQ/SVQ training is what clients and insurers commercially expect, especially for colour work.
Quick answers
Can I offer colour and chemical services from the start in Andover?
Many mobile hairdressers in Andover build up to colour and chemical services as experience and client trust grow, since these carry higher skill and liability considerations than cuts and styling alone.
Do I need to charge for travel in Andover?
Many mobile hairdressers in Andover build a travel or call-out charge into how they structure appointments once they travel beyond their core local area, reflecting the time and mileage involved.
What records should I keep for clients in Andover?
Keeping consultation and, where relevant, patch test records for clients in Andover is standard practice and something insurers and professional bodies generally expect to see.
Do I need a council licence to be a mobile hairdresser in Andover?
There's no single national licence. Some local authorities retain their own hairdressing/barbering byelaws requiring registration; others have deregulated entirely. Check directly with the council covering Andover before you start trading.