Hair & Barber Council

Hair & Barber Council The Hair Council is the industry body campaigning on behalf of hairdressers & barbers to raise standa Why don't you join the register by applying today here?

The Hair Council was set up in 1964 by an Act of Parliament. This means that hairdressers can apply to become State Registered in the same way as doctors, dentists or nurses can. The only difference is that it is currently voluntary to belong to the UK Register of qualified hairdressers, but the Hair Council is campaigning to make registration mandatory in the aim to raise standards within the Industry. The Hairdressing Council believes in the professionalism and passion of hairdressing and its aim is to raise standards, making the industry self regulated. Ideally every hairdresser should be state registered which would eliminate those cowboys who practise hairdressing with no qualifications or experience whatsoever. Once registered, you can log in to the members area of the website and find exclusive goods, offers and discounts, details about how to become a Master Craftsman and read the latest SRH magazine. Details of how to get discounted insurance are also available. Once registered, your Salon details will be included in the online Register where consumers are able to search for their nearest State Registered Hairdresser. See www.haircouncil.org.uk or call 0208 760 7010 for further information

24/09/2026

Going to get a haircut is often about more than just going to get a haircut!

Gareth explains why in this clip from our Change in Law For Mandatory Registration Webinar.

You can watch the full webinar by clicking on the link in our Instagram bio or visiting our website.


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21/09/2026


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All the brands have come together to write ✍️ to the Chancellor to demand help for our industry.

Sign up now to the biggest campaign in our industry's history to demand change.

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15/09/2026

An important message from Gareth! 📢

Yesterday, Vikki Slade MP made a Presentation Bill to the House of Commons to change the law to mandate the registration of hairdressers and barbers.

So, what comes next?

Basically, we need to get widespread support among MPs for this to become law. For that to happen, we’re going to need our community to contact their MPs and explain why this is so important.

As we said on the webinar the best way to do this is to see the MP face to face through their constituency surgery as they receive hundreds of letters and emails all of which are answered by staff not the MP themselves. In many cases the MP may not even know about it!

Please do watch the full video for more information and if you need help with contact numbers etc, please do get in touch, we are more than happy to help!


14/09/2026

What is the presentation bill that MP is set to make in the House of Commons later today?

Gareth & explains in this clip from last Monday’s webinar. To watch the full webinar and find out how you can help us get the law changed, visit our website or click on the link in our bio.


11/09/2026

Why did we host a webinar earlier this week? 🎥

Because a change in the law, something we’ve been working towards for many years, is possibly as close as it has ever been.

Gareth and explains in this clip from the webinar. To watch the full webinar, visit our website or click on the link in our bio.


One hour warning for our webinar! 📢Join us at 7pm to find out how you can make a real difference and get the law changed...
07/09/2026

One hour warning for our webinar! 📢

Join us at 7pm to find out how you can make a real difference and get the law changed ahead of Vikki Slade MP making a Presentation Bill in the House of Commons to make the registration of barbers and hairdressers mandatory!

Sign up for the webinar here: https://shorturl.at/Esn8t


Don’t forget to sign up to Monday’s webinar! 📢Vikki Slade MP is going to make a Presentation Bill in the House of Common...
04/09/2026

Don’t forget to sign up to Monday’s webinar! 📢

Vikki Slade MP is going to make a Presentation Bill in the House of Commons to make the registration of barbers and hairdresser mandatory!

This is being presented to the House of Commons on 14th September and we need your help! Join us on Monday 7th September at 7pm to find out how you can make a real difference and get the law changed.

Sign up for the webinar here: https://shorturl.at/Esn8t


02/09/2026

The Hair Council is excited to announce that we have been making excellent progress and a huge step in the right direction for our industry with Vikki Slade MP set to make a Presentation Bill to the House of Commons on 14th September to change the law to mandate the registration of hairdressers and barbers.

As this is being presented to the House of Commons on Monday 14th September, we need your help and support in lobbying your local MP. Join us on Monday 7th September at 7pm via Teams to find out how you can make a real difference and help us get the law changed.

Click on the link in our bio to get the link for Monday's webinar. We look forward to seeing you then!

27/08/2026

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If you’d like your work shown off, don’t forget to tag us into your posts, we may well share it!


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Congratulations to on officially achieving State Registration and being named a 'Hairdressing Legend' at the WELOVE Pur...
25/08/2026

Congratulations to on officially achieving State Registration and being named a 'Hairdressing Legend' at the WELOVE Purple Hearts Awards.

Responding to achieving state registration and the award, Mr Engstrom said: "Hairdressing is an incredible profession that combines creativity, technical knowledge and personal connection.

"Like many other skilled industries, we need to ensure that professional standards are recognised and valued.

"State Registration is a crucial step in demonstrating our commitment, education and responsibility to the public."

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