HOW TO HIRE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a microdermabrasion therapist in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A microdermabrasion in Ireland costs €60–€150 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 microdermabrasion therapist in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers microdermabrasion therapist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — cleansing of the — cleansing of the skin to remove impurities.
- How does expertise of the practitioner change the price?Accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the treatment change the price?An intricate finish is slower to apply and slower to correct. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does additional services change the price?It changes the risk the provider is taking on. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Consultation to assess — consultation to assess skin type and concerns — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a microdermabrasion 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 microdermabrasion therapist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — cleansing of the — cleansing of the skin to remove impurities.
A good answer: Accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: An intricate finish is slower to apply and slower to correct. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It changes the risk the provider is taking on. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Consultation to assess — consultation to assess skin type and concerns — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a microdermabrasion 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 — aftercare and Follow-Up — clients receive guidance on skincare products and routines to enhance the benefits of the treatment.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the microdermabrasion therapist starts, and an itemised invoice after — what does this service include? — the service typically includes a thorough skin assessment, the microdermabrasion treatment itself, and post-care advice to maintain results.
Getting the quote right
- Expertise of the practitioner — accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price.
- Complexity of the treatment — an intricate finish is slower to apply and slower to correct.
- Additional services — it changes the risk the provider is taking on.
- What does this service include? — it is the detail most people forget to mention when asking.
- 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: expertise of the practitioner — accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the treatment — an intricate finish is slower to apply and slower to correct
- They will not talk about it: additional services — it changes the risk the provider is taking on
- A price for the microdermabrasion 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 microdermabrasion therapist has begun
What a microdermabrasion therapist costs: €60–€150 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Basic microdermabrasion and Advanced microdermabrasion each carry their own band. Microdermabrasion 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
Microdermabrasion 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 firstExpertise of the practitioner — accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price — that is what the microdermabrasion therapist is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of the treatment — an intricate finish is slower to apply and slower to correct — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAdditional services — it changes the risk the provider is taking on — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherWhat does this service include? — it is the detail most people forget to mention when asking — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the microdermabrasion therapist is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, discuss any skin sensitivities or conditions prior to treatment.
- What does this service include?
- The service typically includes a thorough skin assessment, the microdermabrasion treatment itself, and post-care advice to maintain results.
- Aftercare and Follow-Up
- Clients receive guidance on skincare products and routines to enhance the benefits of the treatment.
- Consultation to assess
- Consultation to assess skin type and concerns.
- Cleansing of the
- Cleansing of the skin to remove impurities.
- Basic Microdermabrasion
- A standard treatment focusing on exfoliation to improve skin texture.
- Advanced Microdermabrasion
- Includes additional techniques for deeper exfoliation and enhanced results.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a microdermabrasion therapist: questions people ask
Many clients find microdermabrasion beneficial for improving skin texture and appearance, especially with regular sessions. Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive skincare treatment that exfoliates the outer layer of dead skin cells, promoting a smoother and more radiant complexion.
Frequency can vary, but many professionals recommend treatments every 4 to 6 weeks for optimal results. Avoid sun exposure and certain skincare products before the session.
Side effects are usually minimal, but some clients may experience slight redness or sensitivity post-treatment. Multiple sessions may be needed for optimal results.
It is advisable to wait at least 24 hours before applying makeup to allow the skin to recover. The scope of the treatment can vary based on skin type, desired results, and the number of sessions recommended by a skincare professional.
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.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and put right if it is not. Say what is wrong in writing first.
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