Irish Hairdressers Federation

Restaurants and hair salons team up to campaign for 9% VAT rate to be retained in budget

Both industries expect the rate to increase to 13.5% in September but want the hike to be reversed in October’s budget

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 12:50

Hairdressers call for VAT cut amid flatlining demand for services

Irish Hairdressers’ Federation seeks VAT reduction to 5% due to soaring costs and ‘existential crisis’

Sun Jan 01 2023 - 13:33

‘Was there red wine late at night involved?’ the hairdresser asks

I’m more than delighted with My New Hair; now all I need is somewhere to take it

Mon May 10 2021 - 14:42

Hairdresser’s ‘phone is on fire’ as customers seek early bookings

Salons coping with influx of calls and texts for appointments ahead of reopening

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 20:41

Covid-19: Plan for easing restrictions criticised by hospitality and construction groups

Organisations for restaurants and pubs hit out at lack of clarity for such businesses

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 22:33

Hairdressers appeal to reopen for fully vaccinated people

Move would provide ‘great boost’ to elderly and frontline staff, hairdresser group says

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 15:01

Hairdressers told to wear masks not visors to combat Covid-19

Trade association hopes if State moves to Level 4 in January salons will be allowed stay open

Wed Dec 16 2020 - 17:44

Government offers suggestions on how to navigate Christmas safely

Restaurants already heavily booked ahead of their reopening

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 21:08

‘Fully booked’ hairdressers looking forward to reopening

Industry facing busiest time of year will campaign to stay open under future restrictions

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 16:35

Hairdressers want VAT rate in industry clipped to 5%

Irish Hairdressers Federation also calling for subsidies to school trainees in ‘fragile sector’

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 00:01

When hair salons reopen: Clients must wear masks and single-use gowns

Hairdressers and barbers to operate longer opening hours and outdoor waiting areas

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 21:11

Hair salons could safely reopen at end of June, industry body says

Federation calls for earlier reopening with strict health restrictions in place

Mon May 25 2020 - 22:46

Coronavirus: Beauty industry says Government advice is ‘unworkable’

Taoiseach’s comments about hair salons at odds with social distancing, industry claims

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 14:08