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<p>ONS data[1] shows that the number of business premises in the hairdressing and
beauty sector totalled 50,485 in 2023. This is an increase of 1.8% compared with 2022
and 17.4% above 2017 levels.</p><p> </p><p>Additional data from the Local Data Company[2]
shows that the number of hairdressers fell by 425 in September 2023 compared with
a year earlier, while the number of barbers increased by 815.</p><p> </p><p>[1] ONS
– UK business activity, size and location – 2023. Data relates to SIC 9602.</p><p>[2]
<a href="https://britishbeautycouncil.com/british-beauty-council-ldc-new-report/"
target="_blank">https://britishbeautycouncil.com/british-beauty-council-ldc-new-report/</a></p>
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