HOW TO HIRE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an aesthetician in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An aesthetician in Ireland costs €50–€180 per session, typically around €90. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
- Search and compare — no account needed
- Nearest to you first
- One score from Google, Trustpilot and Locufy reviews
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring an aesthetician in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers aesthetician work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — consultations and Skin Analysis — aesthetic consultations involve assessing skin types and concerns to recommend suitable treatments.
- How does experience of the aesthetician change the price?Years on the job are part of what you are paying for. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does location of the salon change the price?A provider coming to you charges for the journey as well as the work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does products used change the price?Specialist products cost more than the everyday equivalent. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Makeup Application — many aestheticians provide professional makeup application for special occasions, including weddings and parties — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a aesthetician job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS, BEAUTICIANS OR NAIL TECHNICIANS. Anyone may trade. The line that does exist is medicines: anything involving a PRESCRIPTION-ONLY MEDICINE — botulinum toxin above all — may only be prescribed by a registered prescriber, and that is a medical matter rather than a beauty one. A clinic offering injectables with no named prescriber is the single clearest warning sign in this family.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
For injectables, WHO PRESCRIBES — a named, registered prescriber who has seen you, not a prescription arranged remotely for someone they have never met; For any treatment that breaks the skin, what is single-use and what is sterilised; A patch test before colour or lash work, and enough time before an event; The training and the insurer for the specific treatment, not the salon generally; What the aftercare is and who you call out of hours if something goes wrong; Photographs of their own work on hair or skin like yours.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers aesthetician work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — consultations and Skin Analysis — aesthetic consultations involve assessing skin types and concerns to recommend suitable treatments.
A good answer: Years on the job are part of what you are paying for. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A provider coming to you charges for the journey as well as the work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Specialist products cost more than the everyday equivalent. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Makeup Application — many aestheticians provide professional makeup application for special occasions, including weddings and parties — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a aesthetician job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely — hair Removal Services — services like waxing, threading, and laser hair removal are commonly provided by aestheticians.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the aesthetician starts, and an itemised invoice after — skin Treatments — aestheticians offer various skin treatments such as facials, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion.
Getting the quote right
- Experience of the aesthetician — years on the job are part of what you are paying for.
- Location of the salon — a provider coming to you charges for the journey as well as the work.
- Products used — specialist products cost more than the everyday equivalent.
- Condition of your skin — age brings small faults that each take a few minutes.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: experience of the aesthetician — years on the job are part of what you are paying for
- They will not talk about it: location of the salon — a provider coming to you charges for the journey as well as the work
- They will not talk about it: products used — specialist products cost more than the everyday equivalent
- A price for the aesthetician before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the aesthetician has begun
What an aesthetician costs: €50–€180 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Facials and Waxing each carry their own band. Aesthetician price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Aestheticians near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstExperience of the aesthetician — years on the job are part of what you are paying for — that is what the aesthetician is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneLocation of the salon — a provider coming to you charges for the journey as well as the work — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfProducts used — specialist products cost more than the everyday equivalent — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherCondition of your skin — age brings small faults that each take a few minutes — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the aesthetician is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, duration of the session — an extra hour on the day is usually charged at the same rate.
- Skin Treatments
- Aestheticians offer various skin treatments such as facials, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion.
- Hair Removal Services
- Services like waxing, threading, and laser hair removal are commonly provided by aestheticians.
- Makeup Application
- Many aestheticians provide professional makeup application for special occasions, including weddings and parties.
- Consultations and Skin Analysis
- Aesthetic consultations involve assessing skin types and concerns to recommend suitable treatments.
- Waxing
- A method of hair removal that uses warm wax to remove hair from the root, leaving skin smooth.
- Chemical Peels
- A treatment that uses a chemical solution to exfoliate the skin, improving texture and tone.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an aesthetician: questions people ask
The cost of aesthetician services can vary based on factors such as the type of treatment, the experience of the aesthetician, and the location of the salon. Specialty treatments or high-end products may also increase the price.
The duration of aesthetician treatments can vary widely, typically ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours. For example, a facial may take about an hour, while laser hair removal sessions can last longer depending on the area being treated.
While general aestheticians can perform many services, certain treatments like laser hair removal may require a qualified specialist. It's essential to check the specific qualifications and certifications of the aesthetician for advanced procedures.
Many aesthetician clinics offer same-day appointments, especially for basic services. However, availability may vary, and it's advisable to call ahead to confirm if an emergency slot can be accommodated.
Yes, many aestheticians allow clients to book multiple related services in one visit, such as a facial followed by a makeup application. This can save time and sometimes reduce overall costs.
Aestheticians generally do not perform medical procedures such as surgical skin treatments or injections. For these services, clients should consult a licensed medical professional or dermatologist.
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