Online beauty classes and masterclasses

Hobbyists, people wanting to do their own makeup or nails, and aspiring beauty artists building basics before further study.

Fees per live class or per course, with extras such as feedback on student work or a recommended kit list.

• Strong skills in your specialty
• Clear on-camera teaching
• Basic video and lighting setup

• Don't advertise nationally recognised qualifications unless you are or work with a registered training organisation, check ASQA guidance
• Only use music, images and product claims you have the rights to
• Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, check what your insurer covers for online teaching
• Hands-on skills are harder to assess remotely, so set honest expectations about results
• Check refund and cancellation terms against Australian Consumer Law

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on your camera, lighting and editing setup, the platform you use and your insurance and marketing. Costs vary with how polished you want your lessons.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,000, depending on how many students join your live classes or buy recorded lessons and the prices you set. It usually takes time to build an audience.

Don't advertise nationally recognised qualifications unless you are, or work with, a registered training organisation, and check ASQA guidance. Also check you have rights to any music, images and product claims, what your insurer covers, and refund terms under Australian Consumer Law.