Eyebrow shaping from a rented salon chair

Local women and men wanting regular brow tidying, plus people getting ready for events.

A set price per appointment, with add-ons like tinting or lamination. Regulars usually rebook every few weeks. You pay the salon weekly or monthly rent.

• Steady hands and an eye for shape
• Friendly, client-focused manner
• Hygiene and patch-testing habits

• Public liability insurance, and check whether the salon's cover includes you
• Check your state or territory health rules and local council requirements for hair removal services
• Patch tests for tints, as allergic reactions are a real risk
• Check you have an ABN and whether your rental agreement makes you a contractor or an employee

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your chair or room rental terms, equipment and products, any training, and your insurance.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on how many clients you book, the services you offer, and the hours you work each week.

Check public liability insurance and whether the salon's cover includes you. Also check your state or territory health rules and local council requirements for hair removal services, patch testing for tints, and your ABN and contractor or employee status.