How Old Do You Have To Work In A Hair Salon Just Making Cups Of Tea, Etc.?

Rules about working vary from country to country depending on the discretion of the place you are applying to. Generally you can start working in a hairdressers making tea when you are between 14 and 16 years of age. Your work at this age is limited and you will probably only be asked to answer telephone calls, clean and keep customers refreshed with cold and hot drinks.

The UK working laws state that if you are less than 13 years of age you can’t legally be employed anywhere but you may take part in paid entertainment with permission from your local authority. Once you are over 13 you can take part in work that will not affect your health and safety; for example, a paper round.

At 14 you can be employed in a wider range of jobs but you still cannot work on a building site or in a factory. From the age of 16 you are classified as a young worker and so have more rights to work. If you are over 18 you have the same working rights as adults; similar working laws apply to the US.

Getting casual work at a hairdresser’s is a great way to learn more about the trade and prepare you for a future career in hair care. Most businesses will be pleased to employ you and give you tips and advice about the trade, make sure you are polite and willing to learn.

It really depends where you go every salon is different but I would say 14-16yrs old, but most salons will prop want you to do I lot more then make teas and coffees. Like shampoo answer the phone, clean etc, but if you have your NIN you might as well work at asda or somewhere like that coz the money in a salon is rubbish.. Hope this helps