Home studio make-up artist

Local clients getting ready for events, brides doing trials, and people who want to learn to do their own make-up.

A fixed price per appointment, with lessons priced per session. Selling gift vouchers can help at busy times of year.

• Make-up application and teaching
• Setting up a clean, welcoming space
• Booking and scheduling
• Friendly, confident communication

• Home-based business licence or zoning rules vary by municipality, so check before you advertise
• Home insurance may not cover clients visiting, so ask your insurer about commercial general liability
• Landlord or condo rules may limit client visits
• Check provincial rules if you add services like lash or brow treatments, as some are regulated
• Keep surfaces, tools and products clean, and discard products that are out of date

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on how much you spend on products, lighting and your studio setup. A small, well-lit corner of your home can be enough to begin with.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many clients you book, the services you offer and your prices. Many people start at around 5 hours a week and build up from there.

Check before you advertise: home-based business licence or zoning rules vary by municipality. Also ask your insurer about commercial general liability, check landlord or condo rules, and check provincial rules if you add lash or brow treatments, as some are regulated.