In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say:—
“the appointed day” means the 1st January 1966;
“functions” includes powers and duties;
“hairdressing” means the following:—
shaving, cutting, shampooing, tinting, dyeing, bleaching, waving, curling, straightening, setting, or dressing of the hair, upon the scalp or face, with or without the aid of any apparatus or appliance, preparation or substance; the hand or vibro massage of the scalp or face;
“prescribed” means prescribed by rules under this Act;
“the register” means the register of hairdressers to be maintained in pursuance of section 2 of this Act;
“registered person” means a person who is registered under section 3 of this Act.