# hairdressers
This year
2023
Haircut costs ‘will increase’ if special hospitality VAT rate given the chop
The Irish Hairdressers Federation said there has been a decline in demand for hairdressing services amid inflation.
All time
'Flat out until June': Queues for long-awaited haircuts amid sense that normality is returning
Non-essential retail and personal services are among the business reopening today
Back to the gym, pub, and shops as restrictions ease across the UK
There are variations in the way each part of the UK is easing restrictions today.
Hairdressers call on government to allow vaccinated older people and healthcare workers to get their hair done
The Irish Hairdressers Federation says some older people physically cannot groom their own hair.
'People are concerned about the unknown': Hairdressers report surge in business as restrictions loom
Hairdressers would close under Level 4 and 5 of the current Living with Covid plan.
Businesses warned they must act independently when setting or increasing prices
The CCPC has also reminded businesses they have additional responsibilities under consumer protection law when setting new or additional fees.
Barbers and hairdressers say it's 'Christmas on steroids' - some even organised midnight openings
Across the country, people got their first hair cut in months.
Sports, weddings and haircuts: Here’s what will now be allowed on 29 June
Further changes to the government’s roadmap were announced by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this evening.
Hairdressers and barbers permitted to reopen from 29 June
The Cabinet today agreed to move the date forward after a recommendation from NPHET.
Poll: How badly do you need a haircut?
It’s understood NPHET has recommended that barbers and hairdressers can open from 29 June.
Irish Hairdressers Federation publishes guidelines it says will allow salons to open later this month
The Taoiseach said on Friday that hairdressers wouldn’t be able to open until 20 July at the earliest.
Temperature checks and masks: Hairdressers' pitch to open up salons before 20 July
Hairdressers and barbers are currently not set to open until phase four.
Poll: Should hairdressers open up before 20 July under strict measures?
Hairdressers are due to open on 20 July, but other countries are opening salons sooner.
15 panics every woman has experienced at the hairdresser
It’s not quite as relaxing as well all let on.
15 feelings every woman has on a trip to the hairdresser
Put yourself through the emotional wringer! Because you’re worth it.
