Head Spa in Portugal: who may practise?

Updated 27 October 2026 · status: Open
In brief

Neither hairdressing nor beauty therapy is regulated. Since 2011, the professional card for hairdressers and beauticians no longer exists: a non-therapeutic head spa is unrestricted.

Proceed with care

Only the general rules for opening a business apply (registration, premises, hygiene).

Prohibited or restricted

Any medical promise.

Best practice

Ask the town hall about the requirements for the premises.

Head Spa training in Portugal

Head Spa · In person

Formation Head Spa japonais & coréen

Renaissance Head Spa · Porto, Lisbon
Price€1,100
Duration2 d · 14 h
LevelBeginner

Two days in Porto or Lisbon: Japanese then Korean techniques, practice on models, professional kit and WhatsApp follow-up.

Practice on a modelKit includedTaught in Portuguese
Official check in progress
See the syllabus on the provider's website →

Frequently asked questions

Can you practise Head Spa in Portugal without a qualification?

Since 2011, the professional card for hairdressers and beauticians no longer exists: a non-therapeutic head spa is unrestricted. Only the general rules for opening a business apply (registration, premises, hygiene).

What is prohibited in Portugal?

Any medical promise.

What should you do before getting started?

Ask the town hall about the requirements for the premises.

Sources

Summary of the rules as at the date shown, not legal advice.