HOW TO HIRE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a dermaplaning therapist in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A dermaplaning in Ireland costs €60–€130 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.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a dermaplaning therapist in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers dermaplaning therapist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — post-Treatment Care — after the procedure, a soothing serum or moisturiser is often applied to hydrate the skin.
- How does location change the price?Rates sit higher in the cities than in the smaller towns. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does experience level of the practitioner change the price?Reputation is the reason two quotes for one job differ so much. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does any additional services included change the price?Providers allow for it rather than discover it on the day. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Dermaplaning typically does not include treatments for active acne, deep exfoliation procedures, or any invasive skin treatments — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a dermaplaning therapist 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 dermaplaning therapist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — post-Treatment Care — after the procedure, a soothing serum or moisturiser is often applied to hydrate the skin.
A good answer: Rates sit higher in the cities than in the smaller towns. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Reputation is the reason two quotes for one job differ so much. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Providers allow for it rather than discover it on the day. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Dermaplaning typically does not include treatments for active acne, deep exfoliation procedures, or any invasive skin treatments — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a dermaplaning therapist 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 — exfoliation Process — the main component of dermaplaning involves using a sterile surgical scalpel to gently remove dead skin cells and fine vellus hair.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the dermaplaning therapist starts, and an itemised invoice after — skin Preparation — dermaplaning begins with a thorough cleansing of the skin to remove makeup and impurities.
Getting the quote right
- Location — rates sit higher in the cities than in the smaller towns.
- Experience level of the practitioner — reputation is the reason two quotes for one job differ so much.
- Any additional services included — providers allow for it rather than discover it on the day.
- Size of the treatment area — more area means more checking at the end.
- 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: location — rates sit higher in the cities than in the smaller towns
- They will not talk about it: experience level of the practitioner — reputation is the reason two quotes for one job differ so much
- They will not talk about it: any additional services included — providers allow for it rather than discover it on the day
- A price for the dermaplaning therapist 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 dermaplaning therapist has begun
What a dermaplaning therapist costs: €60–€130 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Basic dermaplaning and Dermaplaning with facial each carry their own band. Dermaplaning 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
Dermaplaning therapists 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 firstLocation — rates sit higher in the cities than in the smaller towns — that is what the dermaplaning therapist is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneExperience level of the practitioner — reputation is the reason two quotes for one job differ so much — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAny additional services included — providers allow for it rather than discover it on the day — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherSize of the treatment area — more area means more checking at the end — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the dermaplaning therapist is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, condition of your skin — existing damage has to be made good before the new work goes on.
- Skin Preparation
- Dermaplaning begins with a thorough cleansing of the skin to remove makeup and impurities.
- Exfoliation Process
- The main component of dermaplaning involves using a sterile surgical scalpel to gently remove dead skin cells and fine vellus hair.
- Post-Treatment Care
- After the procedure, a soothing serum or moisturiser is often applied to hydrate the skin.
- Basic Dermaplaning
- A straightforward treatment focusing on exfoliating the skin and removing vellus hair.
- Dermaplaning with Facial
- Combines dermaplaning with a facial treatment for enhanced skin rejuvenation.
- Dermaplaning for Acne Scars
- Targeted dermaplaning aimed at reducing the appearance of acne scars and improving skin texture.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a dermaplaning therapist: questions people ask
The cost of dermaplaning can vary based on the location, the experience level of the practitioner, and any additional services included. High-end clinics may charge more due to their reputation and the quality of products used.
A typical dermaplaning session lasts about 30 to 60 minutes. This includes time for skin preparation, the exfoliation process, and post-treatment care.
Same-day appointments for dermaplaning may be available depending on the clinic's schedule and demand. It's best to contact the clinic directly to inquire about availability.
Many clinics offer package deals that combine dermaplaning with other treatments like facials or chemical peels. Booking multiple services can often provide cost savings and a more comprehensive skincare routine.
Dermaplaning typically does not include treatments for active acne, deep exfoliation procedures, or any invasive skin treatments. It's important to discuss any specific skin concerns with your practitioner before the session.
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.
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