Mobile hair extension stylist

Busy clients who prefer home visits, brides and bridal parties, and people getting ready for events.

A fitting fee plus a travel charge, with the hair sold separately, and repeat maintenance visits. Bridal and event bookings can add higher-value days.

• Extension fitting methods
• Setting up a clean workspace anywhere
• Time and route planning
• Friendly, professional manner in clients' homes

• Whether your province allows mobile hairstyling and whether you need a licence, check your provincial regulator and municipality
• Commercial general liability insurance that covers working at clients' premises
• Winter driving and weather, so plan cancellations and buffer time
• Travel time that can cut into paid hours, so price your travel fee carefully
• Sanitizing tools between clients and keeping client records safe

Startup costs are typically estimated around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your portable kit, extension stock, insurance and vehicle needs. Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many clients you book and how you price travel.

Check whether your province allows mobile hairstyling and whether you need a licence, using your provincial regulator and municipality. Also check that your commercial general liability insurance covers working at clients' premises, and plan how you will sanitize tools between clients.

Estimates start at around 10 hours a week. Travel time can cut into paid hours, so price your travel fee carefully. Winter driving and weather may force cancellations, so plan buffer time between appointments.