Henna stall at markets and festivals

Festival and market visitors, families, teenagers and tourists looking for a quick, fun design.

Set prices per design size (for example small, medium, full hand), with many quick customers in a day. Stall fees are your main cost.

• Fast, confident freehand designs
• Simple pricing and handling payments
• Friendly, outgoing manner
• Setting up and packing down a stall

• Public liability insurance, often required by market and festival organisers
• Stall fees and event approvals, which vary by council and organiser, so ask before booking
• Use only natural henna and avoid 'black henna' which can harm skin
• Weather, as rain, wind and heat can cut a day's trade or affect your paste
• Keep hygiene good between customers, and check any local council rules for skin-related services at events

Startup costs are typically around $400 to $1,800, depending on your stall setup and supplies. These are estimates only. Stall fees vary by council and organiser, so ask what each market or festival charges before you book.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on how many events you trade at. Weather matters, as rain, wind and heat can cut a day's trade or affect your paste.

Check public liability insurance, which organisers often require, plus stall fees and event approvals, which vary by council and organiser. Use only natural henna, avoid 'black henna', keep hygiene good between customers, and check local council rules for skin-related services.