Ear piercing!

[PaigeRegina15]

Hi everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone actually knew that you have to register with your local council to carry out ear piercing in a salon? I have just been looking online and found this out to register it costs £195!!!! I am so shocked. Let me know your opinions.

 

[PamieD]

That's been the law since 1982, and £195 is cheap if that's a one off cost. In some areas it's several hundreds pounds every single year.

 

[IBUK]

Our Special Treatments Licence is c£1000 per year

 

[PamieD]

Vile, that special treatment licence is a total disgrace. It's hit or miss but you can negotiate a reduction if you have a good track record. It's totally down to the discretion of your environmental health office but always worth a go.

 

[Misty Eyebrow Artist Crew]

I think you'll be amazed at how many people don't think they need a licence...I had a girl in self employed that wanted to offer ear piercing but I said it wasn't possible as I didn't have a license for it, it took a while to convince her too.....anyways she's not in my salon now...

 

[PaigeRegina15]

I am only 21 so just learning as I go a long. Wow can't believe it!

 

[rippersroo]

Where I live we have to have a premises and a personal licence where they check you don't have things like carpets etc (that can soak up blood etc) this totals just above £300 for both licences per year

 

[Jordon]

Where I live we have to have a premises and a personal licence where they check you don't have things like carpets etc (that can soak up blood etc) this totals just above £300 for both licences per year

That's why I don't do it! What a rip!

 

[PamieD]

It was supposed to help crack down on rogue traders, and all it did was open the door to them and give responsible business owners an extra bill. It's a real pet hate of mine. I had to do a lot of work to sort out a few problems with the electrolysis qualifications side of things (long story) and talked to a lot of people on the environmental health side who feel it's really ineffective. I'm not against licensing but this one is just rubbish.

 

[Faith Orena]

That is why most salons do not offer Ear Piercing because it can cost hundreds of pounds for the licence, and the fee depends on your borough.
I offer it as a mobile service, and am trained and insured. Its generally safe service to offer as long as you use good quality studs/equipment from a reputable supplier and perhaps avoid/or be selective about the piercing the cartiligeouse part of the ear. All in all, it can be a popular service to offer.