Definition
Barbershops offer the following hair and beard services to men and boys:
- Cut
- Groom
- Style
- Shave
Salons provide services such as:
- Haircuts
- Hair color
- Hairstyling
- Facials
- Make-up
- Manicures
Barbershops offer the following hair and beard services to men and boys:
Salons provide services such as:
Review the steps to receive and maintain a license. You can find information from the City about:
Building a relationship with a small business consultant can be a crucial step in your journey as an entrepreneur. The Minneapolis Business Technical Assistance Program (B-TAP) is able to connect you to business training, support and advice for opening your business.
Access the Small Business Technical Assistance Program (B-TAP)
Barbershops, hair and nail salons are licensed by the State of Minnesota.
Barbers/Barbershops/Barber Schools license
Read the barber related licensing requirements
Cosmetology - Salon license
Read the cosmetology/nail salon licensing requirements
See license lookup and renewal and continuing education requirements
The state requires a salon to have a Designated Licensed Salon Manager (DLSM) on site.
Read the frequently asked questions related to a salon manager
You'll need to gather many items before you are ready to complete your application with the state.
Some of the information you'll need include:
See how to schedule a Certificate of Occupancy inspection
You may have to pay a fee for the waste water from your business.
Find out if you qualify for the City's SAC deferral program for small businesses.
Review and consider all requirements when starting your business.
See information about your operating your business
Contact your council member, neighborhood organization, and business association where your business will be located.
Send an email to your:
The City offers financing to help you cover costs of expansion, such as equipment. Contact your Development Coordinator who can guide you through city requirements.
If you change equipment or add seating to your business, you may need to:
If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.
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