Hairdressing, beauty treatments, tattooing, piercing and cosmetic health procedures carry different risks and regulation. Choose by the actual service and practitioner, not by a broad beauty label or an old directory entry.
What this directory covers
- Hair and barbering: cuts, colour, styling and grooming with clear consultation and pricing.
- Beauty treatments: skin, nail, lash and waxing services with hygiene and allergy questions addressed.
- Tattooing and piercing: skin-penetration services with infection-control and aftercare information.
- Cosmetic health procedures: services that may require a registered health practitioner and informed consent.
- Mobile services: providers who can explain hygiene, insurance, travel fees and the suitability of the location.
Where to look across the region
The main service centres are Burnie, Devonport, Ulverstone, Wynyard, Penguin, Latrobe and Smithton. Burnie and Devonport generally offer the widest range. Ulverstone and Wynyard serve the central and western coast, while Smithton is the practical centre for Circular Head. Some providers travel between towns, but travel fees, call-out areas and appointment days should be confirmed before booking.
For council-managed services, permits and facilities, identify the municipality responsible for the address. Town names and postal areas do not always match council boundaries.
Choose and verify a provider
Ask who will perform the treatment, what training or registration applies, how equipment is cleaned and what aftercare is provided. Search Ahpra when a regulated health practitioner is involved. Avoid a provider that will not explain risks, costs or complaint pathways.
Keep the details current
Search results can retain former trading names, addresses and phone numbers long after they change. Use the official registers and service directories in the sources below, then confirm the provider’s current details directly. For paid work, agree on scope, price, timing and important exclusions in writing and keep the receipt.
This page is an independent public-interest guide. It does not rank businesses, accept paid placement or certify that a provider is suitable for a particular job. For other categories, use the North West Tasmania directory hub and the North West and West Coast guide.