Chamber of Crafts controls Barbershops: Is the end of the end of the master's obligation?
Chamber of Crafts controls Barbershops: Is the end of the end of the master's obligation?
In the period before Easter, the Dresden Chamber of Crafts and the Ordnungsamt carried out extensive controls in over two dozen barbershops in Saxony on April 23, 2025. The reason for the reviews was consumer reports on the circumstances of the master's obligation, which is required for the operation of barbershops and hairdressing salons in Germany. In the Dresden Neustadt, twelve barbershops were examined more closely, while further controls in cities such as Pirna, Bautzen, Weißwasser, Löbau and Zittau took place in cooperation with the main customs office in Dresden.
Andreas Brzezinski, the general manager of the Dresden Chamber of Crafts, reported that the majority of the certified companies were not on site. This is particularly worrying because the legal regulation in Germany mandates a master presence. A manager with a master's certificate may be employed, but must be present at the time of the salon -like work to monitor the implementation of the services and comply with the hygiene regulations.
the controls and their results
The Chamber of Crafts found that 99 percent of commercial activity in Barbershops includes men's hair cuts and beard care. In particular, barber that only hairdresses do not need a master's certificate, but are not allowed to carry out haircuts to customers. This necessity means that the market for barbershops has been increasingly competitive in recent years, which has led to an increase in inquiries to the Chamber of Crafts. The hairdressing industry is attacked because many hairdressers fear that barbershops are suppressing classic craft and pressing prices.
A master hairdresser reported price dumping. The barbershops offer haircuts at prices between 10 and 15 euros, which is not possible for hairdressers who are bound by legal regulations and levies. In the event of proven violations of the mastery obligation, the Chamber of Crafts announced that it will initiate procedures for deleting the operating license. The companies concerned are obliged to comment on the findings in writing and to provide evidence of their attendance obligations.
criticism and challenges in the industry
The controls not only reveal violations of the master's obligation, but also possible illegal employment and undeclared work. Customs regularly checks the proper registration of the employees and compliance with the minimum wage regulations. The hairdresser Nadine from the "Footelkopp" expressed concerns about the quality of the craft and the competition by Barbershops. This criticism is reinforced by the general allegations that some barbershops offer hairdressing services without a master.
Especially in large cities such as Frankfurt am Main and Stuttgart, the industry recorded a boom in barbershops. While a barbershop in Stuttgart officially recognized only three out of ten companies, other companies such as the Torreto Barbershop succeeds, where paid men's hair cuts are 36 euros to adhere to impressive standards. The lawsuit about the lack of personnel at the responsible authorities also complicates the controls and enforcement of regulations.
In summary, it can be seen that the Chamber of Crafts and the supervisory authorities are planning further controls in the future to ensure that the regulations for protecting the craft are observed. The competition from Barbershops remains a hot topic in the hairdressing industry, which is increasingly under pressure to adapt to the changed market conditions.tag24.de informed , and Deutsche-werkszeitung.de delivers additional context.
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