Home beauty studio for nails, brows, lashes and facials

Offer nails, brows, lashes or facials from a dedicated room at home for regular local clients.

A therapist giving a facial treatment in a bright, calm beauty salon.

Startup costA$2k to A$8k

Monthly revenueA$1k to A$5k

Time needed8+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

A$2k-8k
Side hustle
From home

Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.

What it is

A small, private beauty room at home where you offer a focused menu of treatments such as nails, brows, lashes, waxing or facials, by appointment.

Your first three steps

Complete or confirm your qualifications and pick two or three treatments to start with
Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a home-based business, and set up a separate treatment room
Set up an online booking page and social media account, then offer friends and neighbours a discounted first appointment

Who pays

Local women and men who want regular treatments close to home, often at a lower price than a high street salon.

How it makes money

Price per treatment and per appointment, with repeat bookings every few weeks and extra sales of aftercare products.

Skills that help

A recognised beauty qualification in your chosen treatments
Hygiene and attention to detail
Friendly, personal customer service
Booking and time management

Watch out for

Council approval for home-based businesses and any limits on client visits, signage or parking
Your state or territory's infection control and hygiene rules for skin penetration or waxing treatments, check with your local council or health department
Public liability and professional indemnity insurance that covers your treatments
Patch tests and client consent forms to reduce the risk of allergic reactions
Registering for an ABN, and GST once your turnover reaches the threshold

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start a home beauty studio in Australia?

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on the treatments you offer, your equipment and products, insurance and how you set up the room. A focused menu can help keep costs down.

How much can a home beauty studio earn?

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your treatments, prices and the hours you work. These are estimates, and results depend on how many regular local clients you build.

What rules should I check before opening a beauty studio at home?

Check council approval for home-based businesses and any limits on client visits, signage or parking. Also check your state or territory's infection control rules, insurance that covers your treatments, and ABN and GST registration.