Online henna design classes

Hobbyists, beginners who want to start henna as a side business, and people who want to learn but have no local class.

Fees per live session, a price for a full course, or a monthly membership with feedback. Optional starter kits can be sold and posted to students.

• Confident henna design
• Clear explanation on camera
• Basic filming and lighting
• Patience giving feedback

• Check GST/HST and provincial sales tax rules for digital sales, especially to customers in other provinces or countries
• Shipping kits: use natural henna only and check the rules for posting cosmetics or paste
• Safety: warn students about so-called black henna chemicals and patch testing
• Protect your original designs and content, and avoid copying other artists' work
• Platform and payment fees reduce what you keep, so price with them in mind

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your camera and lighting, the platform you choose and any practice materials or kits you provide. These are estimates, so begin with what you already have.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $200 to $2,500, depending on pricing, student numbers and whether you run live classes, recorded courses or both. Platform and payment fees reduce what you keep, so price with them in mind.

Check GST/HST and provincial sales tax rules for digital sales to other provinces or countries. If you ship kits, use natural henna only and check the rules for posting cosmetics. Warn students about black henna and patch testing.