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Protect Your Hairdressing Business with Specialist Insurance
Running a hairdressing business means managing client injury exposure, treatment disputes, expensive salon equipment, staff risks, and the possibility of trading disruption after an insured event.
At Insure24, we help salons and stylists arrange cover that reflects how they actually trade, whether you run a busy salon, rent chairs, work from a studio, or combine cutting with colouring and treatment services.
Get hairdressing insurance quotes tailored to your salon setup, staff structure, and treatment mix.
Call us on 0330 127 2333 or request a quote online
What Does Hairdressing Insurance Cover?
Public Liability Insurance
- Client injuries from slips, trips, or falls in your salon
- Damage to client property
- Allergic reactions to hair products or treatments
- Burns from styling tools or chemical treatments
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Treatment Risk and Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Claims for unsatisfactory cuts, colouring, styling, or treatment outcomes
- Hair damage from bleaching, colouring, relaxing, or straightening services
- Colour correction disputes and remedial treatment costs
- Breach of professional duty allegations linked to salon advice or service delivery
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Employers' Liability Insurance
- Staff injuries from repetitive strain
- Chemical exposure incidents
- Workplace accidents involving equipment
- Legal costs and compensation claims
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Contents Insurance
- Hair styling equipment and tools
- Salon furniture and fittings
- Stock of hair products and treatments
- Theft and vandalism protection
Business Interruption Insurance
- Loss of income following insured events
- Ongoing expenses during closure
- Alternative premises costs
- Staff wages during interruption
Why Choose Insure24 for Hairdressing Insurance?
- Industry Expertise: We understand the risks facing salons, stylists, chair-rental setups, and treatment-led hair businesses
- Competitive Rates: Access to leading insurers for the best prices
- Flexible Cover: Policies tailored to your specific business needs
- Claims Support: Expert guidance when you need to make a claim
- Quick Quotes: Fast, efficient service built around real salon underwriting questions
Get Your Hairdressing Insurance Quote
Get salon insurance built around your premises, staffing, treatments, stock levels, and the way your appointments are booked and delivered.
Phone: 0330 127 2333
Online: Compare cover options online
Support: Speak to us about chair renters, mobile work, colouring treatments, or multi-location salons
What types of claims are common in hairdressing insurance?
- Public liability claims: Client injuries from chemical burns, allergic reactions, or slips and falls in the salon
- Professional indemnity claims: Hair damage from over-processing, incorrect colour application, or unsuitable treatments
- Product liability claims: Adverse reactions to hair products or treatments you've applied
- Property damage claims: Theft of equipment, fire damage, or water damage to salon contents
- Business interruption claims: Loss of income due to salon closure following an insured event
Having comprehensive hairdressing insurance ensures you're protected against these potential financial losses and can continue operating your business with confidence.
How do criminal convictions affect my hairdressing insurance?
Criminal convictions can impact your hairdressing insurance in several ways:
- Disclosure requirement: You must declare any unspent criminal convictions when applying for insurance
- Premium impact: Certain convictions may result in higher premiums, particularly those related to dishonesty, violence, or professional misconduct
- Coverage restrictions: Some insurers may exclude certain types of cover or impose additional conditions
- Specialist insurers: We work with insurers who specialise in providing cover for businesses with conviction history
At Insure24, we understand that past convictions shouldn't prevent you from getting the insurance protection you need. We'll work with you to find suitable coverage at competitive rates, regardless of your conviction history.
Can I get hairdressing insurance with adverse credit history?
Yes, having adverse credit doesn't automatically disqualify you from getting hairdressing insurance:
- Specialist insurers: We work with insurers who consider applications from businesses with poor credit history
- Individual assessment: Each application is assessed on its own merits, not just credit score
- Payment options: Flexible payment plans may be available to help manage premium costs
- Gradual improvement: As your credit improves, you may become eligible for better rates at renewal
Common adverse credit issues we can help with include CCJs, bankruptcy, IVAs, missed payments, and defaults. Our experienced team will work to find you appropriate coverage at the best available rates.
Insure24 helped us review our salon cover properly instead of just renewing a generic policy. We ended up with cover that made more sense for our treatments, stock, and staffing setup.
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- Specialist Knowledge - We understand the risks facing salons, independent stylists, and treatment-led hair businesses
- Comprehensive Coverage - Multiple insurance products designed to work together
- Competitive Pricing - Tailored quotes based on your salon size, service mix, staffing, and turnover
- Expert Support - Dedicated team available when you need us most
- Quick Claims - Fast response when incidents occur
- FCA Regulated - Authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Get the Right Insurance for Your Business
Answer a few quick questions to find the right cover for your business.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What types of claims are common in hairdressing insurance?
Common claims include public liability claims for client injuries from chemical burns, allergic reactions, or slips and falls in the salon; professional indemnity claims for hair damage from over-processing, incorrect colour application, or unsuitable treatments; product liability claims for adverse reactions to hair products or treatments you've applied; property damage claims for theft of equipment, fire damage, or water damage to salon contents; and business interruption claims for loss of income due to salon closure following an insured event. Having comprehensive hairdressing insurance ensures you're protected against these potential financial losses and can continue operating your business with confidence.
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How do criminal convictions affect my hairdressing insurance?
Criminal convictions can impact your hairdressing insurance in several ways. You must declare any unspent criminal convictions when applying for insurance, and certain convictions may result in higher premiums, particularly those related to dishonesty, violence, or professional misconduct. Some insurers may exclude certain types of cover or impose additional conditions, but we work with insurers who specialise in providing cover for businesses with conviction history. At Insure24, we understand that past convictions shouldn't prevent you from getting the insurance protection you need, and we'll work with you to find suitable coverage at competitive rates, regardless of your conviction history.
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Can I get hairdressing insurance with adverse credit history?
Yes, having adverse credit doesn't automatically disqualify you from getting hairdressing insurance. We work with specialist insurers who consider applications from businesses with poor credit history, and each application is assessed on its own merits, not just credit score. Flexible payment plans may be available to help manage premium costs, and as your credit improves, you may become eligible for better rates at renewal. Common adverse credit issues we can help with include CCJs, bankruptcy, IVAs, missed payments, and defaults. Our experienced team will work to find you appropriate coverage at the best available rates.
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What is the difference between hairdressing insurance and general business insurance?
Hairdressing insurance is specifically tailored for hair and beauty businesses and includes specialist coverage like professional indemnity for hair damage claims, product liability for allergic reactions to treatments, coverage for specialist salon equipment and tools, and protection against chemical-related injuries. General business insurance lacks these beauty industry-specific protections and may not adequately cover the unique risks hairdressers face, such as chemical burns, hair damage from treatments, or specialist styling equipment breakdown.
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What information do I need to provide for a hairdressing insurance quote?
To provide an accurate quote, we'll need your business details including trading name, address, and years trading; services offered such as cutting, colouring, and treatments; number of employees and their qualifications; annual turnover and business premises details; previous insurance history and claims; and any criminal convictions or adverse credit history. Having this information ready will help us provide you with the most competitive quote tailored to your specific hairdressing business needs.
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Is hairdressing insurance legally required?
While public liability insurance isn't legally required for hairdressers, employers' liability insurance is mandatory if you employ staff. Additionally, many landlords require public liability insurance as a lease condition, professional bodies may require insurance for membership, clients increasingly expect insured professionals, and insurance provides essential financial protection against claims. Even if not legally required, hairdressing insurance is crucial for protecting your business and livelihood.
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