Waxing salon with small shopfront

Local clients wanting regular waxing, walk-in customers, and people attracted by a visible location and online reviews.

Price per treatment across several therapists or rooms, with packages, memberships and retail items such as after-care products.

• Waxing technique and hygiene standards
• Managing a small team and rosters
• Marketing and local reputation building
• Basic bookkeeping

• Lease terms and fit-out costs, so check them carefully before committing
• Council approval and any hygiene or skin treatment registration rules in your state or territory
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
• Staff qualifications, award wages and superannuation obligations if you employ therapists
• Quiet periods and fixed rent, so keep a cash buffer

Our estimates put startup costs typically around $12,000 to $50,000, depending on your premises, fit-out and number of treatment rooms. Check lease terms and fit-out costs carefully before committing.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on location, number of rooms and team size. Rent is fixed while bookings can be quiet at times, so keep a cash buffer. Estimates assume at least about 30 hours a week.

Check lease terms and fit-out costs, council approval, and any hygiene or skin treatment registration rules in your state or territory. Also check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, workers compensation once you hire, and staff qualifications, award wages and superannuation if you employ therapists.