Home-based facials and waxing studio

Local clients who want regular skin and grooming treatments in a quiet, personal setting, often at lower prices than a busy salon.

Fixed price per treatment, with extra from add-ons, skincare product sales and prepaid packages or memberships for regulars.

• Skin care and waxing technique
• Hygiene and sanitation discipline
• Friendly, calm client manner
• Booking and record keeping

• Some provinces regulate or license estheticians, and some treatments may be restricted, so check with your provincial regulator
• Home-based business licence or zoning rules from your municipality
• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether your home insurance covers clients visiting
• Public health rules on cleaning, sterilizing tools and wax handling, so check with your local public health unit
• Patch tests, allergies and skin reactions, so keep consent forms and client records

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your treatment room set-up, equipment and supplies. Check whether your home insurance covers clients visiting, as this may affect your budget.

Some provinces regulate or license estheticians and may restrict some treatments, so check with your provincial regulator. Also check municipal home-based business licence or zoning rules, insurance for clients visiting, and local public health rules on sterilizing tools and handling wax.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many clients you book and your prices. Estimates also suggest at least about 10 hours a week. Keep consent forms and client records.