Hairdresser in salon: conditions of access and exercise in France

Verified 21 February 2026 - Entreprendre Service Public / (Prime Minister)

  • Regulated craft activity
  • APE Code current: 96.02A / Code APE in 2027 : 96.21G / NACE European Code: 96.02
  • Social contributions : to be paid to theUrssaf: titleContent
  • Social security scheme: Social security for the self-employed (SSI) or General Social Security Scheme, depending on the mode of practice
  • Social protection: (illness), (retirement)

Definition

The hairdresser in salon carries out a craft activity.

He's a professional hair specialist. It proposes aesthetic care and hygienic hair.

As such, he advises its customers in the choice of their hairstyles according to their morphology and tastes. He realizes the cuts as well as the application of care and temporary or durable colors.

He can work on natural or artificial hair (wig).

The hairdresser in salon can exercise the benefits following:

  • Washing, cutting, folding, dyeing, coloring, waviness, straightening, perms, scalp treatment
  • Shaving and size of beard and whiskers
  • Advice.

In addition to its role creative, the salon hairdresser can also sell hair or beauty products.

Access

To practice in France, the hairdresser must have the required qualifications. If these conditions are not filled, the practice of the profession of hairdresser is illegal.

Practicing the profession without having the required qualifications is punishable by fine of €7,500. Illegal practice of the profession is also a criminal offense ofusurpation of title, punishable byone year in prison and €15,000 of fine.

If the hairdresser wishes to run or manage a company, he must also respect conditions of good repute. If they do not comply with these conditions, leading or managing a company is forbidden.

If the training and qualification conditions are not filled, the practice of the profession of hairdresser is illegal.

Exercise without the required qualifications is punishable by fine of €7,500. This may also constitute a criminal offense ofusurpation of title : it is punishable byone year in prison and €15,000 of fine.

The rules on training and qualification depend on the nationality of the hairdresser:

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French

To work in France, you must have a diploma or experience obtained in France or Europe.

French Diploma

To be able to practice the profession of hairdresser in France, you must have obtained one of the following diplomas:

All these diplomas must attest to a qualification in the hairdressing profession.

UE or EEE degree

The French hairdresser who has obtained a UE or EEE diploma must ask the CMA: titleContent competent authority in the place of practice attestation of recognition of professional qualification.

This certificate allows to recognize the diploma obtained in the(UE) or in a State of(EEE).

The following supporting documents shall be communicated to the competent CMA:

  • Valid proof of identity
  • Proof(s) of diploma(s) in the original language with their translation
  • Documents attesting to professional experience (e.g. payslips)
  • Employment contract (if possible)
  • Sometimes a fee that varies depending on the CMA

Please note

Where the training received differs so-called « substantially » from the qualifications and training required in France, the CMA may ask the hairdresser to carry out a compensation measure. This can be an adaptation course or an aptitude test. The choice is left to the hairdresser.

Following the compensation measure, the CMA shall issue a certificate of professional qualification to the hairdresser admitted.

3 years of professional experience in France or Europe

It is possible to practice the profession of hairdresser in France if one justifies a professional experience of 3 years in the profession in France, in the(UE) or in a State of(EEE). This experience must have been acquired as the head of a company, self-employed or employee.

In this case, the person must obtain the issuance of a attestation of professional qualification by the competent chamber of crafts and crafts (CMA) in the place of practice.

UE or EEE national

The training and qualification conditions are different if the European national wishes to work in France permanently (freedom of establishment) or temporarily (freedom to provide services).

Permanent exercise (freedom of establishment in France)

To settle in France, the European national must prove a diploma or experience obtained in France or in Europe.

French Diploma

To be able to practice the profession of hairdresser in France, you must have obtained one of the following diplomas:

All these diplomas must attest to a qualification in the hairdressing profession.

UE or EEE degree

To establish permanently in France, the hairdresser is a national of a State of the(UE) or a State of(EEE) must ask the CMA: titleContent competent authority in the place of practice attestation of recognition of professional qualification.

If the profession is regulated in the State of origin, it is also possible to provide a certificate of competence or evidence of formal qualifications required for the practice of hairdressing in a UE or EEE State.

If the hairdressing profession is not regulated in the State of origin, the practice of the profession must be justified full-time for one year or part-time for an equivalent period in the previous 10 years. This justification is accompanied either by a certificate of competency obtained from the CMA or by a qualification obtained in a Member UE of the EEE.

Within one month of receipt of the application, the CMA shall issue a receipt stating the date of receipt of the application.

In the event of an incomplete application, the CMA shall notify the hairdresser of the list of missing documents within 15 days of its receipt.

In the absence of notification of the CMA decision within 3 months of receipt of the full application, recognition of the professional qualification or competences shall be deemed to have been acquired.

Please note

Where the training received differs so-called « substantially » from the qualifications and training required in France, the CMA may ask the hairdresser to carry out a compensation measure. This can be an adaptation course or an aptitude test. The choice is left to the hairdresser.

Following the compensation measure, the CMA shall issue a certificate of professional qualification to the hairdresser admitted.

SOLVIT is particularly involved in the recognition of professional qualifications.

The use of SOLVIT is possible if the following two conditions are met:

  • The public administration of one UE has failed to respect its rights under European law as a company of another UE.
  • A legal action has not yet been initiated (the administrative appeal is not considered as such).

Submit a complaint to Solvit

After a period of 10 weeks, SOLVIT presents a solution:

  • If this solution resolves the dispute concerning the application of European law, the solution is accepted and the case is closed.
  • If there is no solution, the case is closed as unresolved and referred to the European Commission.
3 years of professional experience in France or Europe

It is possible to practice the profession of hairdresser in France if one justifies a professional experience of 3 years in the profession in France, in the(UE)or in a State of(EEE). This experience must have been acquired as a company manager, self-employed or employee.

In this case, the person must obtain the issuance of a attestation of professional qualification by the competent chamber of crafts and crafts (CMA) in the place of practice.

SOLVIT is particularly involved in the recognition of professional qualifications.

The use of SOLVIT is possible if the following two conditions are met:

  • The public administration of one UE has not respected its rights under EU law as a company of another UE.
  • A legal action has not yet been initiated (the administrative appeal is not considered as such).

Submit a complaint to Solvit

After a period of 10 weeks, SOLVIT presents a solution:

  • If this solution resolves the dispute concerning the application of European law, the solution is accepted and the case is closed.
  • If there is no solution, the case is closed as unresolved and referred to the European Commission.
Temporary exercise (freedom to provide services)

In order to practice on a temporary and occasional basis the profession of hairdresser in France, it is necessary tobe established in one of the Member States of the(UE) or the(EEE).

However, if the profession of hairdresser is not regulated in the State concerned, the profession must have been practiced for a period ofat least one full-time year in one or more Member UE of the State or the EEE or during a equivalent part-time period during the 10 years preceding the service performed in France.

The hairdresser must inform the competent CMA by written declaration that he wishes to practice this profession. If he cannot produce the documents requested under this declaration, he may ask the CMA to take an aptitude test to establish his professional qualification.

They can also obtain a certificate of professional qualification from the CMA.

Please note

Where the training received differs so-called « substantially » from the qualifications and training required in France, the CMA may ask the hairdresser to carry out a compensation measure. This can be an adaptation course or an aptitude test. The choice is left to the hairdresser.

Following the compensation measure, the CMA shall issue a certificate of professional qualification to the hairdresser admitted.

Third-country national

In order to settle in France, a third-country national must have a diploma or experience obtained in France or in Europe.

French Diploma

To be able to practice the profession of hairdresser in France, you must have obtained one of the following diplomas:

All these diplomas must attest to a qualification in the hairdressing profession.

UE or EEE degree

In order to settle permanently in France, a hairdresser who is a third-country national must ask the CMA: titleContent competent authority in the place of practice attestation of recognition of professional qualification.

This certificate allows to recognize the diploma obtained in the(UE) or in a State of(EEE).

The following supporting documents shall be communicated to the competent CMA:

  • Valid proof of identity
  • Proof(s) of diploma(s) in the original language with their translation
  • Documents attesting to professional experience (e.g. payslips)
  • Employment contract (if possible)
  • Sometimes a fee that varies depending on the CMA

FYI  

Where the training received differs so-called « substantially » from the qualifications and training required in France, the CMA may ask the hairdresser to carry out a compensation measure. This can be an adaptation course or an aptitude test. The choice is left to the hairdresser.

Following the compensation measure, the CMA shall issue a certificate of professional qualification to the hairdresser admitted.

Third State Diploma

In order to settle permanently in France, a hairdresser who is a third-country national must ask the CMA: titleContent competent authority in the place of practice attestation of recognition of professional qualification.

The following supporting documents shall be communicated to the competent CMA:

  • Valid proof of identity
  • Proof(s) of diploma(s) in the original language with their translation
  • Documents attesting to professional experience (e.g. payslips)
  • Employment contract (if possible)
  • Sometimes a fee that varies depending on the CMA

FYI  

Where the training received differs so-called « substantially » from the qualifications and training required in France, the CMA may ask the hairdresser to carry out a compensation measure. This can be an adaptation course or an aptitude test. The choice is left to the hairdresser.

Following the compensation measure, the CMA shall issue a certificate of professional qualification to the hairdresser admitted.

3 years of professional experience in France or Europe

It is possible to practice the profession of hairdresser in France if one justifies a professional experience of 3 years in the profession in France, in the(UE) or in a State of(EEE). This experience must have been acquired as a company manager, self-employed or employee.

In this case, the person must obtain the issuance of a attestation of professional qualification by the competent chamber of crafts and crafts (CMA) in the place of practice.

Conditions to be respected throughout the activity

If he wishes lead or manage a company, the craftsman must comply with the conditions of good repute. These conditions ensure that he has not been convicted.

It is impossible to direct or manage a company when the professional is in one of the following cases:

  • Prohibition direct, administer or control, directly or indirectly, a commercial, craft, agricultural or legal company
  • Conviction to a additional penalty a prohibition on engaging in a professional or social activity for a crime or offense.

Control by the CMA

The Chamber of Trades and Crafts (CMA) can check whether the conditions of good repute are respected.

To perform this check, it can access the national register of proscribed persons.

Please note

The duty of good repute must be respected and can be monitored throughout the activity.

Exercise

We are dealing here with the obligations imposed on the entrepreneur and not directly on the employee.

The choice of a legal form (or legal status) of the company is a decisive step.

It determines the company’s operating rules, but it also has implications for the tax system and social protection.

There are two main legal forms:

  • Individual business (EI) : allows you to carry out your activity alone and in your own name. The Head of company and the individual business shall form a one and the same person. Micro-company (or self-company) is an individual business with a simplified tax and social system.
  • Business : allows you to work in a legal entity distinct from the head of company. It has the legal personality, i.e. it has its own legal existence (share capital, company name, registered office, etc.).

These two modes of exercise each have their own specific rules:

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Individual business (including micro-entrepreneur)

The creation of an individual business (EI) involves few formalities (no drafting of statutes, no constitution of share capital and partner, etc.) and allows to launch its activity quickly. The assets of the individual entrepreneur (IC), including the micro-entrepreneur, are automatically separated into professional and personal assets.

For more information, please refer to the fact sheet on the separation of professional and personal assets.

The tax and social system of traditional individual business

The individual entrepreneur is subject to income tax (IR), in the category corresponding to his activity (BIC: titleContent, BNC: titleContent , BA: titleContent..).

However, it is possible for him to opt for actual tax regime or even for thebusiness tax (IS).

The individual contractor is subject to the Social security for the self-employed regime. He has the status of self-employed person (TNS). It does not pay social contributions during at least 90 days which follow the start of its activity.

For more information, our factsheet on the social protection for traders and craftsmen details of the contributions due and the arrangements for reporting and payment.

Our sheet on theindividual business (EI) specifies all operating rules.

Simplified micro-company regime

The scheme of micro-entrepreneur is a very simplified social and tax system. It is applicable when the turnover HT: titleContent did not exceed certain thresholds in each of the previous 2 years.

Warning  

Since 1er in january 2026, these thresholds were reassessed: €203,100 in the case of an activity of selling goods (instead of €188,700 in 2025), and €83,600 for the provision of services (instead of €77,700 in 2025).

The simplified scheme shall apply automatically for the year of establishment (N) and the following year (N+1) provided that these thresholds are respected.

Furthermore, the micro-company is subjected to the TVA-based franchise : that is, the contractor does not declare the TVA on the services or sales he performs and cannot deduct it either.

Regarding the taxation of his income, the micro company is imposed on theIR: titleContent, in the category corresponding to its activity: micro BIC: titleContent, microphone BNC: titleContent , microphone BA: titleContent..). The tax due is calculated taking into account a flat-rate abatement turnover for professional expenses which varies according to the activity carried out (for an activity of selling goods: the reduction corresponds for example to 71% turnover).

For more details on tax rebates, you can consult the sheet on the micro-entrepreneur tax system.

Finally, the entrepreneur pays social security contributions only if he generates turnover.

Business

The business is a legal entity that has a legal personality, i.e. it has its own legal existence (share capital, company name, registered office, etc.). It can sign a commercial lease, hire employees and has a separate estate from that of its partners. It is represented by an officer (a manager or a president) who carries out the activity.

The interest of create a business is to limit the liability of the professional and his associates to the contributions made when the business was established. It thus makes it possible to protect the personal assets of each individual.

The trader may engage in a commercial and/or craft activity alone (creating a EURL or a SASU) or byassociating with other persons (SARL, SAS, SAetc). The creation of a business requires the completion of various formalities such as the drafting of statutes, the deposit of a share capital which can be expensive. In addition, the business must comply with various accounting obligations (keeping and filing of annual accounts, convening of shareholders at general meetings (AGMs), holding of AGMs for any change in the statutes of the business, etc.).

Tax system

The profits made by the business are in principle subject tobusiness tax (IS). For certain types of businesses, partners can opt for income tax (IR). In this case, the benefits carried out shall be reported as BIC: titleContent in the income tax return.

Social protection

The social protection of the business manager varies according to the type of business chosen. The head of an EURL or SARL (if in the majority) is considered a self-employed person and must contribute to the Urssaf on income from self-employment or on a minimum annual basis.

The head of an SAS, SASU, SARL (minority or egalitarian) is considered to be a salaried assimilated worker. It is part of the general social security system. He enjoys a social protection very close to that of an employee. If he does not pay himself wages, he does not have to pay social security contributions.

To make the right choice, it is therefore essential to take into account many factors:

  • Exercise of the activity alone or with several partners (in business )
  • Tax regime for the taxation of profits
  • Social protection scheme according to the envisaged legal form.

To help you choose the legal form that best suits your situation, the Urssaf offers the following simulator:

Finding the right legal status (form) for your company project

Declare the activity on the company formalities window

Legal existence of the company and identification numbers

The trader must register the company.

This procedure must be carried out online on the website of the companies' formalities office:

Window of company formalities

The trader must apply for registration within one month before the declared start date of the activity and, at the latest, 15 days after the start date of the activity. This formality has the effect of giving the company legal status.

This declaration informs all the organizations concerned by the launch of the activity (Insee, social organizations, Urssaf, public finance center, etc.).

As soon as the application for registration is accepted, the Insee shall award:

  • A number Siren : it is a unique identification number of the 9-digit company 
  • A number Siret : this is thegeographical identifier of each of the establishments from the company, it is therefore possible to have several. This number consists of the Siren and a NIC (Internal Ranking Number).

When registering the company, the Insee also assigns the professional its code APE: titleContent.

Domiciliation of the company

When registering on the website of the company formalities desk, the company address must be entered.

It usually corresponds to the premises (shop, workshop, etc.) in which the activity is carried out.

If the trader owns both a fixed establishment and another itinerant, he may domiciliate the itinerant activity at the same address as the fixed premises, such as 2d establishment.

When the activity is only itinerant, the trader may choose to domiciliate his activity at his personal address or by means of a domiciliation business.

For more information, please refer to our page Home your individual business (including micro-company), or Domiciliate your business.

Please note

In case of itinerant activity, you must ask for a tradesman or street vendor card from the CCI: titleContent or CMA: titleContent the location of the activity.

Declaration of the prospective spouse working in the company

When the spouse (married, partner of Civil partnerships: titleContent or common-law partner) of the head of company professional activity regular in the company, a sworn certificate must be provided, stating his status. It is possible to opt for one of the following statuses: collaborating spouse, salaried spouse, associate spouse.

The choice of status guarantees the spouse rights, including pension rights.

When registering the company, the Head of company declares the status chosen by the spouse on the website of the company formalities desk by providing the following document:

Certificate on the honor of the spouse (married, entered into a civil partnership or cohabiting) of a merchant, craftsman or liberal head of company (choice of status)

For more information on the status of the spouse, please refer to the fact sheet on the spouse of the head of company.

FYI  

If no status has been declared, the spouse is considered to have opted for the status of salaried spouse.

Submit a declaration of non-conviction

When registering his activity on the company Formalities Window, the trader must provide a declaration on honor of non-conviction.

By this declaration, he certifies that he has not been subject to any criminal, civil or administrative sanction prohibiting him from setting up and managing a company.

One template declaration of non-conviction and filiation is available:

Declaration of non-conviction and filiation for registration in the French trade and companies register (RCS) and the National Register of companies (RNE)

Contributions called by theUrssaf: titleContent depend on the structure of the business and the legal status of the manager.

To know all the rules concerning the social system of the manager, it is possible to consult the sheet relating to the Social protection of the business manager.

The professional who carries out his activity in his own name (individual business) or as majority manager of a business (such as an EURL or SARL), is affiliated to the Social security for the self-employed (SSI), the compulsory scheme for self-employed persons.

The professional must pay social contributions to the Urssaf from the beginning of his activity.

However, in practice, no contributions or social contributions are required during the first 90 days which follow the launch of its activity.

Since the income is not yet known at the start of the activity, the contributions are first calculated on a flat-rate basis for the first 2 years (at the same rates as those applicable during the course of business). They are then adjusted and regularized according to the real revenues of the fiscal year.

Contributions must be paid online in one of the following ways:

  • Either every month : payment is made on the 5th or 20th of each month, by direct debit.
  • Either every quarter : payment is made by direct debit, telepayment or credit card on 5 February, 5 May, 5 August and 5 November.

When he carries out his activity within the framework of a business and holds management functions that give him the status of employee equivalent (president or paid CEO of SAS for example), the professional reports to the general social security system.

His social security contributions are identical to those of an executive employee, and he enjoys equivalent social protection, with the exception of unemployment insurance (optional unemployment insurance is however possible).

Fire, safety and accessibility

When the hairdresser opens a salon, he has the obligation to respect the obligations concerning establishments receiving the public (ERP).

These include:

  • Fire safety : it allows for the installation of alarm and warning devices, a monitoring service and emergency means.
  • Security Registry : this register may be in paper or dematerialized form. It is intended to establish a list of personnel responsible for the fire service and the date of the fitting-out and conversion works.
  • Accessibility of premises for persons with disabilities : the space must facilitate wheelchair accessibility by inserting exterior walkways, doors in the exterior direction, sanitary facilities open to the public, parking for vehicles.

For more information, it is possible to consult our file on establishments open to the public.

Non-compulsory professional insurance

The hairdresser can subscribe to a professional property and casualty insurance which protects its business and equipment in the event of fire, water damage, theft, etc.

Occupational property and casualty insurance may include a guarantee of legal protection and an « Operating Loss » guarantee to compensate for the loss of the company's turnover. It may also include professional indemnity insurance (RCP).

The hairdresser is not obliged to take out a professional indemnity insurance (RCP).

However, it is possible to take this insurance to protect yourself in case of material or bodily damage caused to customers, suppliers or third party during the exercise of its activity.

In case the hairdresser hires a employee, it is also responsible for any damage it may cause.

Taking out CPR insurance protects the hairdresser and his employees against the risk of damage caused. Examples include:

  • Personal injury : a customer is injured when sliding on the floor of the living room because of a spilled product, a chemical burn, a scissor or razor cut, a significant allergy due to one or more products, etc.
  • Property damage : damage caused to a property belonging to a customer, indelibly stained clothing as part of a coloring, etc.

The insurance covers the damages related to the activity, including those of its employees.

The display of prices in a hair salon is mandatory.

3 types of displays shall be installed:

  • A display must be visible atinterior from the living room to the cash register
  • Another display must be installed in the display case and visible from theexterior
  • A service card must be available for guests to consult inside at any time.

They must be arranged at view height of a medium-sized person.

At least 10 rates must be indicated in a non-mixed lounge, and 20 rates (10 for male benefits and 10 for female benefits) in a mixed living room.

Prices are quoted TTC (including all taxes, including TVA which is 20%).

In a package, from 2 services, the detail the various benefits must be mentioned.

Example: haircut + shampoo = xx € Including tax.

Please note

In most cases, the obligation to display prices in hairdressers is sufficient for customers to be informed of the price of services. If the hairdresser respects the price information obligations then the systematic delivery of a quotation before the performance of a service is not required.

The professional must give the client a note for any service of an amount greater than €25, or at the customer's request. The amount is communicated including all taxes (TTC).

This note shall be drawn up in 2 copies, the original being given to the customer.

In the case of a hair salon, aspublic institution (ERP), the conditions for issuing the note must be reminded to customers by a legible display at the place where payment for the service is made.

Please note

We are talking about invoice when it is a transaction between professionals (purchase of equipment for example). The term of " note » is reserved for commercial transactions between a professional and one private. Invoices between professionals must be kept for 10 years.

The note shall include the mentions following:

  • Exact date and time of appointment
  • Identity of the trader:
    • If the company is an individual contractor: name and surname of the individual contractor followed by the name ‘Individual contractor’ or ‘EI’
    • If the company is a business: corporate name of the business and first and last name of the professional providing the service
  • Siren Number
  • Address of the company or registered office
  • Mention of the legal form (EI, EURL, SARL, SA, SNC, SAS, etc.) and the amount of the share capital
  • Customer name and address
  • Detailed breakdown of each service (e.g. shampoo, cut, coloring, straightening)
  • Total HT and TTC payable (with TVA rate of 20%)
  • Payment method used
  • Signature of the professional and the client.

Notes should be kept for 2 years.

The rates of services must be displayed in a visible way in the living room. The rates of 10 benefits minimum must be indicated on this poster.

FYI  

The issuance of a note is not mandatory for sales of goods to individuals (e.g. if they buy cosmetic products sold by the hair salon), unless the customer requests it. Apart from this case, the seller usually gives a receipt to the customer.

Since 1er august 2023, thesystematic printing of the receipt is prohibited, except in exceptional cases. However, printing a ticket at the customer's request is permitted.

For more details on billing, you can visit our following page: All about billing

The hairdresser who broadcasts music in his living room must make a declaration to the Sacem: titleContent and pay one annual fee.

Sacem: requests for authorization to broadcast music

Please note

To conclude a contract with Sacem is not an obligation if the hairdresser restricts his choice to so-called music  free of law, i.e. music whose authors or composers have died for more than 70 years. In addition, several companies offer paid catalogs of music excluding collective management of copyright (outside Sacem).

The trader shall in all cases remain liable for the Spré: titleContent . These rights pay performers and producers of recorded music. La Spré mandated Sacem to collect its rights. The professional must therefore always make a prior declaration to Sacem.

For more details on the distribution of music in a public place, it is possible to consult our following page: Streaming music in a store (Sacem).

If they decide to hire, the entrepreneur takes a step in the life of their company because they become an employer. This status commits it to a legal framework, with formalities to be complied with and obligations to be assumed.

Here are the main steps and actions to anticipate.

  • Declaration of employment

Before taking up any post, the employer must declare the employee. This declaration is made by means of the pre-employment declaration (DPAE) and must take place no earlier than 8 days before the hiring and no later than the day of taking up the position.

It allows toinforming social organizations the arrival of an employee andopen its rights social protection.

Notice of hiring (DPAE)

  • Establishment of an employment contract and communication of the essential information of the employment relationship

In order to formalize the employment relationship, the employer must provide the employee with a employment contract.

This contract may be for an indefinite term (CDI) or a fixed term (CDD).

The employer must provide the employee with one or more written documents containing the main information relating to the employment relationship. The the deadline for communication varies according to the nature of the information.

To learn more about the nature of the information and the deadlines for communication, see this pageon the digital labor code website.

  • Entry of the employee in the single staff register

Each newly hired employee must be registered on the single register of staff.

This register is mandatory from the first employee hired.

This document details thehistory of inputs and outputs employees in the company.

  • Affiliation of the employee to the supplementary pension fund

Employers are obliged to enroll their employees in the supplementary pension schemes of theAgirc-Arrco: titleContent.

This affiliation is made by the single and dematerialized transmission of the registered company declaration (DSN) to all the bodies which manage the social protection of employees.

  • Ensuring safety and health at work

Within 3 months of taking up his position, any newly recruited employee must benefit from a information and prevention visit organized by the employer and carried out by one of the occupational medicine.

Please note

In some cases, this visit must be carried out before the employee is assigned to his or her workstation. We are talking aboutmedical examination for suitability for employment.

If the employee has already benefited from an information and prevention visit within five years or, within three years prior to their hiring, for employees who benefit from an adapted individual monitoring of their health status (night workers, young people under 18 years of age, etc.), the organization of a new visit is not necessary if the employee is required to hold an identical job with equivalent exposure risks.

The employer must also guarantee a safe working environment and prevent occupational risks.

For this, it must in particular inform and train the employee in safety, and update the single occupational risk assessment document (DUERP).

  • Compliance with applicable collective agreement

The employer must apply the collective agreement which includes the principal activity carried out by the company. The title of the collective agreement must appear on the pay slip.

Please note

The Labor Code lays down the general rules applicable to employment relations between employers and employees. Conventions and agreements, negotiated by the social partners, complement this legal framework.

A hairdresser must apply the National Collective Agreement for Hairdressing (IDCC 2596)

A simulator allows find your collective agreement with the company's name or Siret number :

Finding your collective agreement

Please note

For personalized answers on different topics (wages, working time, leave and rest, etc.) depending on the collective agreement, consult the Digital Labor Code site.

Hairdressing is a occupational health risks in the medium and long term.

The main risks are:

  • Always stand upright or sit in sometimes uncomfortable positions
  • Stomping
  • Repeat the same gestures many times a day
  • Walking on slippery floors
  • Use chemicals (dyes, shampoos, permanent waving liquids, lacquers, sprays, etc.).

If it hires employees, the hairdresser must also guarantee their safety.

It must implement the following actions:

  • Organize occupational risk prevention, information and training activities
  • Assess the risks in the company and develop the single occupational risk assessment document (DUERP)
  • Provide them with suitable equipment (water distributor, compliant equipment)
  • Establish a secure work organization.

Health Insurance lists the health problems associated with these risks and provides advice on how to prevent them.

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