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by **bigblue 68** » Mon May 26, 2014 2:29 pm

Hello all !
Im thinking about moving to Cyprus and considering opening a hairdressers/barbers probably around the Paphos region .
I am putting out feelers to see what response I would receive from potential staff . You could be either qualified or if you are interested in becoming a barber , then I would be prepared to train people . The position would be on a self employed basis .

Regards Bigblue

by **B25** » Mon May 26, 2014 4:33 pm

bigblue 68 wrote:Hello all !
Im thinking about moving to Cyprus and considering opening a hairdressers/barbers probably around the Paphos region .
I am putting out feelers to see what response I would receive from potential staff . You could be either qualified or if you are interested in becoming a barber , then I would be prepared to train people . The position would be on a self employed basis .

Regards Bigblue

Hair dressing / barbers is a regulated profession in Cyprus. You need a licence to trade plus a licence for the business.

Good luck though.

by **bigblue 68** » Mon May 26, 2014 9:04 pm

how do you get this licence? and is it expensive or ??
Regards Bigblue

by **CBBB** » Mon May 26, 2014 9:44 pm

Good luck to you mate, you will need it!

We have no shortage of hairdressers/barbers, and most people can't afford to use them now.

by **bigblue 68** » Mon May 26, 2014 10:13 pm

Thank you for all the positive comments , but having worked in Spain for 3 yrs until 2013 where the economy is on its knees and still managed to be a success, im still prepared to give Cyprus a go ! It seems as though the area needs a good quality Hairdressers/barbers at very reasonable prices .

by **B25** » Mon May 26, 2014 10:18 pm

bigblue 68 wrote:how do you get this licence? and is it expensive or ??
Regards Bigblue

You cannot just buy this licence, you need qualifications, so many years experience and you have to sit a test in Cyprus.

I will dig out the hair dressers federation contact details later.

by **bigblue 68** » Mon May 26, 2014 10:35 pm

Thanks for the reply fortunately I have 30 yrs experience and qualified in 1986 . So getting my licence shouldn't be too much of a problem .

by **SKI-preo** » Tue May 27, 2014 3:42 am

Its a good business for a newcomer to start in Cyprus. 30 yrs experience is a good starts as Cypriots are very hairy. You should also offer hair removal services and mono-brow reductions.

by **supporttheunderdog** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:43 am

I would look very carefully at the market. There is already a sufficiency in number of hairdressers in Paphos and bearing in mind the personal nature of the relationship between hairdresser and client it may be tough market to get into.