Facial spa in a small shopfront

Run a calm, facial-focused spa from a rented room or small shop with regular clients and product sales.

Client receiving a relaxing facial massage in a spa treatment room.

Startup costA$15k to A$70k

Monthly revenueA$4k to A$20k

Time needed30+ h/week

First incomeMonths

A$15k-70k
Full-time
Own premises

Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.

What it is

A facial-only spa in a small shop, a room in a salon or a shared wellness suite, offering treatments such as cleansing facials, massage and skin care programs.

Your first three steps

Look at rooms for rent in salons or small shopfronts in busy local areas and compare costs
Price your treatments against nearby spas and choose a professional skin care brand to stock
Register your ABN, arrange insurance and launch with opening offers and local social media promotion

Who pays

Local clients booking regular facials, people buying gift vouchers, and customers purchasing skin care products to use at home.

How it makes money

Treatment fees, course packages, memberships and retail product sales. You can add a second therapist once the diary fills up.

Skills that help

Beauty therapy qualification and skin knowledge
Customer service and rebooking clients
Basic business management and marketing

Watch out for

Lease terms and fit-out costs, get advice before signing
Council and state health rules for beauty premises, check your local council
Public liability insurance, and workers compensation insurance once you hire staff
Quiet periods early on, keep enough cash to cover rent

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to open a facial spa in Australia?

Estimated startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on the premises, fit-out and equipment. Get advice on lease terms and fit-out costs before you sign anything.

How much can a small facial spa make a month?

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on client numbers, treatment prices and product sales. Early quiet periods are possible, so keep enough cash on hand to cover rent.

What rules and insurance should I check for a facial spa?

Check lease terms and fit-out costs, council and state health rules for beauty premises, and public liability insurance. Once you hire staff, also check workers compensation insurance requirements for your state.