Home-Based cosmetic tattoo studio

Local women and men wanting low-maintenance brows, lips or eyeliner, often found through Instagram and word of mouth.

A fixed price per treatment, plus a paid touch-up session a few weeks later. Repeat colour refreshes bring clients back over time.

• Steady hand and an eye for detail
• Strict hygiene habits
• Good consultation and customer care
• Social media photos of your work

• Skin penetration businesses usually must meet health and hygiene rules, and many need council registration or approval. Check with your local council and state health department
• Council approval may be needed to run a home-based business
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance that covers cosmetic tattooing
• Allergic reactions and poor healing, so keep consent forms, patch tests and client records
• Training quality varies, so check that the course is recognised and gives enough supervised practice

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $15,000, depending on your training, equipment and how you set up the treatment room. Treat these as estimates and get quotes before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many clients you book and the services you offer. This is revenue, not profit, so allow for supplies and insurance.

Skin penetration businesses usually must meet health and hygiene rules, and many need council registration or approval, so check with your local council and state health department. Also check council approval for a home-based business and insurance that covers cosmetic tattooing.