Craigie · Perth and Kinross
Mobile Hairdressing Business Start-Up Guide for Craigie
What your council actually requires before you start working in Craigie and Perth and Kinross.
Get the step-by-step Hairdressing Business Launch Kit — £22A mobile hairdressing business means bringing the salon to the client -- and the rules around that vary more by council than almost any other trade in this guide, Craigie included. Here's the honest picture before your first appointment in Perth and Kinross.
What the rules say
There's no single national licence for mobile hairdressing -- but some local authorities retain their own hairdressing/barbering byelaws requiring registration, while others have deregulated entirely. You'll need to check the specific position for your own council. No qualification is legally required to trade, though HABIA-aligned NVQ/SVQ training is the commercially expected industry standard, particularly for colour and chemical services.
Note for Craigie: hairdressing/barbering byelaw registration is decided council by council across Scotland too -- check directly with the local authority covering Craigie rather than assuming either way.
Quick answers
What records should I keep for clients in Craigie?
Keeping consultation and, where relevant, patch test records for clients in Craigie 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 Craigie?
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 Craigie before you start trading.
Do I need a qualification to start a hairdressing business in Craigie?
No qualification is legally required to trade in Craigie or anywhere in the UK. HABIA-aligned NVQ/SVQ qualifications are the commercially expected industry standard, especially for colour and chemical services.
How do I get my first clients as a mobile hairdresser in Craigie?
Most mobile hairdressers in Craigie build their first client base through personal networks, local social media groups, and word-of-mouth referrals. The Hairdressing Business Launch Kit covers a full marketing and client-building plan.