Hairdressing rules scrapped, saving industry $1m annually

Hairdressing rules scrapped, saving industry $1m annually

By RNZ Separate hairdressing regulations are set to be scrapped, with Cabinet agreeing to all four recommendations from a regulatory review into the...

Hairdressing law shake-up announced by David Seymour

Minister David Seymour says the current rules aren't making a difference to public health, but are frustrating businesses and customers.

Hairdressing Rules From 1980s Set To Go

Cabinet has agreed to scrap all hairdressing regulations introduced under the 1980 Health ActIndustry rules like banning refreshments and dogs in salons will no longer apply from JulyGovernment expects the changes will save the hair and barbering sector about $1 million annuallySeparate hairdressing regulations dating back to 1980 will be scrapped from July, following Cabinet’s approval of all four recommendations from a review into the industry…

Hairdressing and barbering regulations given the cut

Regulation Minister David Seymour says that from the end of July, barbers and hairdressers will be freed from costly, annoying, and pointless regulations. The Government is scrapping 80s-era rules so hairdressers can focus on cuts, instead of compliance. “This review and the changes announced today show the power of a sector review,” Mr Seymour says.  “Much like the perm, hairdressing regulations from the 80s are outdated and costly. Freedom is …