Mobile beauty therapist
Bring facials, waxing and nails to clients' homes, offices and event venues.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A mobile beauty service where you travel to clients with a portable treatment bed and kit, offering facials, waxing, manicures and pedicures.
Your first three steps
- Check which Certificate III or IV in beauty therapy or short courses you need for the treatments you plan to offer
- Price a portable bed, a starter kit and public liability insurance, then set your treatment menu and travel area
- Set up a booking page and social account, then offer discounted first treatments to friends and neighbours for reviews
Who pays
Busy professionals, parents at home, older clients, bridal parties and workplaces booking staff treat days.
How it makes money
Price per treatment, with extra from add-ons, packages and group bookings such as hens' parties or office events.
Skills that help
- Recognised beauty qualification
- Hygiene and client care
- Friendly, professional manner
- Booking and time management
Watch out for
- Public liability and professional indemnity insurance that covers mobile treatments
- Infection control and hygiene rules differ by state and territory, check your state health department and local council
- Check whether you need a council or state registration for skin penetration or waxing services
- Product and treatment risks such as allergies, so do patch tests and keep client records
- Travel time and fuel costs can cut into your earnings
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile beauty therapist
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile beauty business in Australia?
Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your portable treatment bed, products and kit, and insurance. Choosing a focused menu of treatments can help keep your initial spend down.
How much can a mobile beauty therapist earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many clients you book and how many hours you work. Travel time and fuel costs can cut into what you take home.
What rules should I check before starting a mobile beauty business?
Check that your public liability and professional indemnity insurance covers mobile treatments. Infection control and hygiene rules differ by state and territory, so ask your health department and council whether registration is needed for skin penetration or waxing.
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