The Flatts · Sandwell
Launch a Mobile Hairdressing Business in The Flatts
Council licensing, insurance and your first clients -- covering The Flatts and the surrounding Sandwell area.
Open the Hairdressing Business Launch Kit to see everything included — £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, The Flatts included. Here's the honest picture before your first appointment in Sandwell.
What the rules say
No single licence governs mobile hairdressing across the UK -- it comes down to the individual council, and byelaw registration requirements vary from area to area, some keeping them and some not. Confirming the position with your own local authority is essential before trading. Legally, no qualification is required, though HABIA-aligned NVQ/SVQ training remains the standard clients and insurers expect, especially for chemical and colour work.
Quick answers
Can I offer colour and chemical services from the start in The Flatts?
Many mobile hairdressers in The Flatts 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 The Flatts?
Many mobile hairdressers in The Flatts 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 The Flatts?
Keeping consultation and, where relevant, patch test records for clients in The Flatts 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 The Flatts?
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 The Flatts before you start trading.