Price€3,000
Duration4 d · —
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See the syllabus on the provider's website →Head Spa in Italy: who may practise?
Updated 27 October 2026 · status: Restricted
In brief
Hair treatments reserved for the acconciatore. Massage alone, without hair care.
Proceed with care
Law 174/2005 reserves for the qualified acconciatore (exam and authorisation from the municipality) all treatments that maintain or protect the appearance of hair. A head spa with washing and hair care very probably falls within this scope.
Prohibited or restricted
Washing and treating hair without the qualification.
Best practice
In Italy, head spa is growing mainly in hair salons: that is the safest route.
Head Spa training in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Can you practise Head Spa in Italy without a qualification?
Massage alone, without hair care. Law 174/2005 reserves for the qualified acconciatore (exam and authorisation from the municipality) all treatments that maintain or protect the appearance of hair. A head spa with washing and hair care very probably falls within this scope.
What is prohibited in Italy?
Washing and treating hair without the qualification.
What should you do before getting started?
In Italy, head spa is growing mainly in hair salons: that is the safest route.
Sources
Summary of the rules as at the date shown, not legal advice.