Home studio electrolysis clinic

Locals wanting lasting hair removal, including people who can't use laser (for example on fair, grey or red hair) and some clients going through gender transition.

Charge per session, usually by time (15, 30 or 60 minutes). Most clients return for many sessions, so repeat bookings build steady income.

• Steady hands and patience
• Strict hygiene and infection control
• Calm, respectful client care

• Electrolysis is a skin penetration procedure. Registration or notification requirements and infection control standards differ by state, territory and council, so check with your council and state health department before trading
• Some councils may not approve skin penetration work in a residential premises, so confirm this first. If not, you may need to rent a room in a commercial space instead
• Council approval for running a business from home
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance that covers electrolysis
• Safe disposal of used probes and sharps
• Privacy and safety for clients visiting a home address

Startup costs are typically around $12,000 to $35,000, depending on your equipment, treatment room set-up and insurance. These are estimates only, so get quotes before you commit to any purchases.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many clients you book and how many hours you work. The idea assumes at least about 10 hours a week. These figures are estimates, not guarantees.

Things to check: electrolysis is a skin penetration procedure, and registration, notification and infection control rules differ by state, territory and council. Some councils may not approve this work in a residence, so confirm first. You may need a commercial room instead.