Home lash studio

Women and others who want a low-maintenance eye look, often rebooking every 2 to 4 weeks, plus clients prepping for events.

A set price per appointment, with full sets priced higher than infills or lifts, plus repeat bookings and add-ons like lash tints or aftercare products.

• Steady hands and fine detail work
• Hygiene and client care
• Booking and customer service
• Social media for showing your work

• Council approval for a home-based business and any skin penetration or beauty premises rules, which vary by state and council
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance that covers lash treatments
• Allergic reactions to adhesives, so do patch tests and keep client consent forms
• Infection control, including sterilising tools and using single-use items
• Neighbour and parking issues if clients visit regularly

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,500 to $5,000, depending on your training, products, equipment and how you set up a dedicated room at home.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many clients you book and how often they rebook. The estimates start from about 8 hours a week, and revenue is not profit.

Check council approval for a home-based business and any skin penetration or beauty premises rules, which vary by state and council. Also check insurance that covers lash treatments, patch tests and consent forms for adhesive allergies, and infection control.