Beauty short courses in a small studio

Beginners wanting a new skill, people testing out a beauty career, and working beauty professionals who want extra techniques.

Course fees per student for one-day workshops or multi-week courses, plus optional starter kits sold to students.

• Strong, current skills in your beauty specialty
• Clear teaching and demonstrating
• Organising small groups and bookings

• Only registered training organisations (RTOs) can issue nationally recognised qualifications, so check ASQA rules and don't promise accredited certificates
• Be careful with advertising claims about jobs or qualifications, check Australian Consumer Law guidance
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, as students practise on each other or on models
• Hygiene and infection control rules for skin and nail work, check your state or territory health department
• Running classes from home may need council approval, check with your local council
• Course refunds and cancellation terms should be written down clearly

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on whether you hire a room or use a studio, the equipment and products you need, and your insurance and marketing. Costs vary with class size.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many workshops you run, group sizes and your course prices. Allow for costs such as room hire, products and insurance, as this is revenue rather than profit.

Only registered training organisations can issue nationally recognised qualifications, so check ASQA rules and avoid promising accredited certificates. Also check advertising claims under Australian Consumer Law, hygiene and infection control rules, insurance, council approval for home classes, and refund terms.