Beauty business ideas you can run from your own premises
36 ideas
These 36 beauty ideas all centre on having a dedicated space where clients come to you, whether that's a full shopfront or a single treatment room. They suit people with some hands-on training who want to build a regular client base and a recognisable local name.
Spray tan studio
Run a small appointment-only spray tan studio from a rented room or shopfront.
- A$5k-20k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Chair-rental hairdresser in a salon
Rent a chair in an existing salon and run your own client list as a sole trader.
- A$1k-5k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Small neighbourhood day spa
Open a small spa offering massages, facials and body treatments in a rented shopfront or suite.
- A$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Own laser hair removal studio
Open a small clinic with one or two laser machines and treatment rooms, and build a base of clients on regular courses.
- A$30k-120k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Aromatherapy in a rented treatment room
Rent a room in a salon, gym or wellness centre and build a steady client base for aromatherapy.
- A$2k-8k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Waxing and threading studio in a rented room
Rent a small shopfront or room in a salon and run a waxing studio with set opening hours.
- A$8k-40k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Teeth whitening studio room
Run a small whitening room, rented in a salon or clinic, with a registered dental practitioner doing the treatments.
- A$8k-30k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Neighbourhood barber shop
Open a small shop cutting and shaving for local men and boys, with regulars and walk-ins.
- A$15k-60k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Lash studio in a rented suite
Run a lash studio from a rented salon suite or small shopfront and build a loyal client base.
- A$6k-25k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Facial spa in a small shopfront
Run a calm, facial-focused spa from a rented room or small shop with regular clients and product sales.
- A$15k-70k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Rented room or small studio for skin and body treatments
Run facials, waxing and tanning from a rented room or small shopfront with a steady walk-in and booking base.
- A$8k-30k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Cosmetic tattoo clinic in a small studio
Run a full-time cosmetic tattoo studio in a rented room or shopfront with regular clients.
- A$12k-50k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Small hot stone spa studio
Rent a treatment room or small shopfront and run a hot stone spa with bookings all week.
- A$8k-40k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Neighbourhood hair salon
Open a small shopfront salon with a few chairs and build a loyal local clientele.
- A$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Small nail salon shopfront
Open a small salon with a few stations and take walk-ins and bookings for nails.
- A$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Small skin clinic with its own treatment rooms
Run a small skin clinic from a leased shopfront or suite, offering facials and skin treatments.
- A$15k-70k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Eyebrow shaping from a rented salon chair
Rent a chair or small room in a salon and book in clients for shaping, tinting and threading.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Own premises
Eyebrow bar in a small shopfront
Open a walk-in brow bar in a small shop or centre kiosk with a few therapists.
- A$25k-80k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Small medical spa clinic
Open a small clinic offering skin and body treatments, with the right clinical oversight in place.
- A$40k-150k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Skin treatment room in a shared clinic
Rent a room by the day in a salon or clinic and offer skin treatments to your own clients.
- A$8k-35k
- Side hustle
- Own premises
Beauty therapist renting a salon room
Rent a treatment room in an existing salon or clinic and run your own client list.
- A$2.5k-10k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Small beauty salon
Open a small shopfront salon with a few treatment rooms and build a loyal local clientele.
- A$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Electrolysis in a rented clinic room
Rent a treatment room in a salon or clinic and run a full-time electrolysis practice.
- A$8k-25k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Foot spa lounge
Run a small foot soak and massage studio, in a rented room or a compact shopfront.
- A$8k-35k
- Full-time
- Own premises
About these ideas
Options range from a small nail salon shopfront or a neighbourhood hair salon to more specialised work like a cosmetic tattoo clinic in a small studio or a skin treatment room in a shared clinic. Before you commit, think about location, lease terms, fit-out costs and how many clients you need each week to cover rent. Also check which qualifications, insurance and council or health approvals apply to the treatments you want to offer.
More ideas
- Loc studio or rented chair
- Ear piercing from a rented room in a salon
- Your own ear piercing studio
- Barber short-course training studio
- Beauty short courses in a small studio
- Extension specialist renting a salon chair
- Waxing salon with small shopfront
- Laser tattoo removal from a rented room
- Tattoo removal clinic of your own
- Private hair system fitting studio
- Body piercing studio
- Piercer renting a room in a salon or tattoo studio
Questions
Do I need qualifications to open a beauty business in Australia?
It depends on the service. Some treatments, such as skin penetration work, may need specific training, and some states have their own rules. Check with your state or territory health authority and local council before you buy equipment or sign a lease.
Should I rent a room or chair first, or lease my own shopfront?
Renting a room or chair usually means lower upfront costs and a chance to test demand. A full shopfront gives more control over branding and hours, but comes with a lease and fit-out. Compare costs against realistic client numbers before deciding.
What approvals might I need for a beauty premises?
You may need council approval for the use of the premises, plus registration or inspection for skin penetration or hygiene-sensitive services. Insurance and lease conditions also matter. Check with your local council, state health department and an insurer before opening.