Beauty business ideas you can run out and about
20 ideas
These 20 beauty ideas take your skills to the client, whether that's their home, a wedding venue, a photoshoot or a weekend market. They suit people who enjoy variety, are comfortable meeting new clients and don't want the cost of a salon lease.
Mobile spray tanning
Travel to clients' homes, events and parties with a portable spray tan setup.
- A$1.5k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile bridal and event make-up artist
Travel to brides, bridal parties and guests to do their make-up on the day of the event.
- A$800-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Photoshoot and screen make-up artist
Work on set for photographers, brands, local productions and film students who book make-up by the day.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile hairdresser
Cut and colour hair at clients' homes, aged care homes and events, with no shop rent to pay.
- A$800-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile aromatherapy massage
Bring relaxing aromatherapy massage to clients' homes, offices and events with a portable table.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile mehndi artist for weddings and events
Travel to weddings, henna nights and parties to apply bridal and guest mehndi designs.
- A$150-800
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Henna stall at markets and festivals
Set up a pop-up henna stall at markets, festivals and fairs and draw walk-up customers.
- A$400-1.8k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile teeth whitening for busy clients
Offer professional whitening at clients' homes, offices or events, if you are a registered dental practitioner.
- A$3k-10k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile barber
Take the barber chair to homes, offices and aged care centres and cut hair on site.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile foot and leg massage
Bring relaxing foot and lower-leg massages to clients at home, in offices and at events.
- A$1k-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile hot stone massage therapist
Bring a relaxing hot stone massage to clients' homes with a portable table and stone heater.
- A$1k-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile nail technician
Travel to clients' homes, offices and events with a portable kit for manicures and pedicures.
- A$1.5k-4.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile eyebrow artist
Travel to clients' homes, offices and events to shape, tint and thread brows.
- A$1k-3.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile beauty therapist
Bring facials, waxing and nails to clients' homes, offices and event venues.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile foot soak service
Bring warm foot soaks, scrubs and a short massage to parties, workplaces and aged care venues.
- A$800-3.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile loctician
Travel to clients' homes to maintain and style locks, with no premises to pay for.
- A$500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Personal image and wardrobe consultant
Help individual clients refresh their wardrobe, colours and personal style through one-on-one sessions at home or in their space.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile hair extension technician
Travel to clients' homes or events to fit clip-in and bonded extensions.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile waxing service
Take your portable waxing kit to clients' homes and offer convenient appointments.
- A$1.5k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile hair system fitting and care
Visit clients at home to fit and maintain hair systems, ideal for those who prefer privacy or have limited mobility.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
About these ideas
Ideas like mobile nail technician, mobile bridal and event make-up artist and henna stall at markets and festivals can start with a modest kit and a well-organised booking system. Before you commit, think about your qualifications, how you'll carry and keep your equipment clean, what travel time costs you, and whether you need public liability insurance. It's also worth checking what rules apply to your treatments and any market or event permissions.
Questions
Do I need qualifications to start a mobile beauty business in Australia?
It depends on the service. Some treatments, such as nails, hair or massage, may expect formal training, and others have specific rules. Check requirements with your state or territory regulator, your local council and your insurer before taking bookings.
What insurance should I check for before working at clients' homes or events?
Ask an insurer about public liability and professional indemnity cover that suits your treatments. Also check whether it covers your equipment in transit, work at venues, and any extra conditions that event organisers or market operators might require.
How do I price a mobile beauty service so travel is covered?
Work out your product costs, kit wear, fuel and travel time, then add them to your hourly rate. Consider a call-out fee or minimum booking, and set a service area so long trips don't quietly eat into your profit.