Home-Studio loctician

Local people with textured hair who want a trusted loctician, often returning every few weeks for maintenance.

A set price per appointment, with higher prices for installs and repairs and a regular rate for retwists. Booking regulars every 4 to 8 weeks keeps income steady.

• Hands-on loc installation and maintenance
• Knowledge of textured hair and scalp care
• Patience and good client communication

• Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a home-based business
• Public liability insurance, and check whether your state or council requires hair or beauty premises to meet hygiene standards
• Check whether any training or qualification is expected, since requirements vary and clients often look for proven experience
• Long appointments mean fewer bookings per day, so price to cover your time

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $3,000, depending on your tools, products and how you set up your room at home. Treat this as an estimate and cost your own setup before buying.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you book and your prices. Long appointments mean fewer bookings per day, so price to cover your time.

Check with your local council whether you need approval for a home-based business, and whether hygiene standards apply to hair or beauty premises in your state. Also check public liability insurance and whether any training or qualification is expected.