• These Regulations govern the practice of women’s beauty salon activities. A municipal license must be obtained to engage in this activity, in accordance with the Law of Municipal Licensing Procedures and its Implementing Regulations.

It is necessary to comply -when practicing women's beautification activities- with the provisions and regulatory controls of Sharia and the law.

It is required for the practice of women's beautification activities that the establishment is managed by a Saudi female manager who is dedicated to administrative work.

• The following requirements shall apply to those who practice women's beauty services at the establishment:

  • ‎1- Repealed.
    2- She shall be at least eighteen years of age and shall hold a professional certificate in the field of beauty services from an educational college or an institute accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation.
    3- She shall obtain a health certificate approved by the municipality confirming that she is free from communicable diseases.
  • 4- She shall comply with modest dress within the establishment.

• The Ministry of Labor shall be the competent authority for applying the regulations governing the employment of women as wage earners by employers. Other government entities that have observations regarding the employment of women in women’s beauty salons shall notify the Ministry of Labor so that it may address them in accordance with the provisions and regulations governing such employment.

• The premises and its equipment shall be designated for what is necessary to conduct the licensed activities, and may not be used for any other purpose.

The Waiver of the License, changing the location, or amending the activity is not permitted except after obtaining the necessary approval from the municipality.

The working hours at the establishment shall be determined in accordance with the Labor Law, its Regulations, and the ministerial decisions relating to the employment of women.