Start a mobile mehndi business for weddings and events

Brides and their families, event planners, and hosts of parties and cultural celebrations.

Fixed price for bridal packages, plus hourly or per-person pricing for guest henna at events. Travel fees can cover longer trips.

• Steady hand and strong design sense
• Knowledge of traditional and modern patterns
• Patience and calm with nervous clients
• Booking and time management

• Commercial general liability insurance, and ask whether venues or event organizers require proof of cover
• Use only natural henna paste; check skin safety and ingredients, and avoid anything sold as 'black henna', which can cause serious skin reactions
• Ask about allergies before each booking and keep a record of ingredients used
• Wedding seasons are busy and winter can be quiet, so plan your income across the year
• Check whether you need a business licence in your municipality and when you need to register for GST/HST

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $150 to $1,000, depending on your supplies, kit and how you present your work. It is one of the lower-cost businesses you can start as a skilled artist.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $3,500, depending on how many bookings you take. Wedding seasons are busy and winter can be quiet, so plan your income across the year.

Check skin safety and ingredients, use only natural henna paste, and avoid anything sold as 'black henna'. Ask about allergies before each booking, check insurance requirements, and check municipal business licence and GST/HST rules.