Two days for beginners in Rotterdam; a day reserved for professionals and masterclasses are also available.
Head Spa in the Netherlands: who may practise?
Classed as wellness by the tax authority. In October 2025, the tax authority ruled that a head spa is not a hairdressing service: it counts as wellness.
Proceed with care
This position concerns VAT, not qualifications. No qualification requirement specific to head spa was found.
Prohibited or restricted
Any promise of medical treatment.
Best practice
Check the applicable VAT rate with your accountant: it is not the hairdressing rate.
Head Spa training in the Netherlands
One-to-one day for beauty professionals.
Frequently asked questions
Can you practise Head Spa in the Netherlands without a qualification?
In October 2025, the tax authority ruled that a head spa is not a hairdressing service: it counts as wellness. This position concerns VAT, not qualifications. No qualification requirement specific to head spa was found.
What is prohibited in the Netherlands?
Any promise of medical treatment.
What should you do before getting started?
Check the applicable VAT rate with your accountant: it is not the hairdressing rate.
Sources
Summary of the rules as at the date shown, not legal advice.