Home-Based Lash Extension Studio

Apply lash extensions and lifts by appointment from a dedicated room at home.

Technician applying individual eyelash extensions to a client's lashes.
Startup costC$1.5k to C$4.5k
Monthly revenueC$1k to C$5k
Time needed10+ h/week
First incomeMonths

Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.

What it is

A small private lash studio in a spare room at home, offering classic and volume lash extensions, infills and lash lifts to regular clients by appointment.

Your first three steps

  1. Complete a lash extension training course with hands-on practice, and check which certificate your province or city expects
  2. Set up a clean, quiet treatment room with a bed, good lighting and a starter kit of lashes, adhesives and tools
  3. Practise on models at a discount, photograph your work and open an online booking page and social account
Who pays

Women and men who want a low-maintenance look, plus clients preparing for weddings, graduations and holidays.

How it makes money

A set price per appointment, with full sets priced higher and infills every 2 to 4 weeks bringing repeat visits. Add-ons like lash lifts and aftercare kits add income.

Skills that help
  • Steady hands and fine detail work
  • Patience and attention to hygiene
  • Friendly, personal customer service
  • Booking and time management
Watch out for
  • Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence or allows client visits at home
  • Check with your provincial or local public health unit about hygiene and sanitation rules for esthetic services
  • Commercial general liability insurance that covers lash services
  • Allergic reactions or eye infections, so do patch tests and keep client consent records
  • Check your home insurance and any lease or condo rules before seeing clients at home

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start a home lash studio in Canada?

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,500 to $4,500, depending on lash supplies, how you set up your treatment room, equipment, and insurance. Price your own setup carefully before you buy.

How much can a home-based lash technician earn?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many clients you book, which services you offer (extensions, infills, lifts) and your prices. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week.

What rules should I check before doing lashes at home in Canada?

Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence or allows client visits, ask your provincial or local public health unit about hygiene and sanitation rules for esthetic services, and confirm commercial general liability insurance covers lash services. Also check home insurance and any lease or condo rules.

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