Mobile Wig Fitting and Styling Service
Bring a selection of wigs to customers' homes or care settings for private fittings and styling.
- C$2k-8k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A travelling wig service: you bring samples, fit and style wigs in the customer's home, a clinic or a care facility, and order or supply the final piece. It suits people who prefer privacy or find travel hard.
Your first three steps
- Build a starter sample case of wigs in different sizes, colours and styles from a wholesale supplier
- Contact local cancer support groups, wellness centres and care homes to introduce your service
- Set up online booking and a simple price list for visits and fittings
Who pays
People with medical hair loss, older customers, and anyone who wants a private, comfortable fitting.
How it makes money
Wig sales plus a fitting or styling fee per visit, with care products and follow-up trims as extras.
Skills that help
- Hair styling or wig fitting knowledge
- Empathy and discretion
- Appointment scheduling and driving
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance
- Check provincial and municipal rules on providing hairstyling services, and whether a home-based business licence applies
- Handling health information with care, ask about privacy rules in your province
- Winter driving and travel time between appointments
- Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile wig fitting service?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on the sample wigs you carry, styling tools, insurance and marketing. Travel costs between appointments are also worth factoring into your budget.
How much can a mobile wig fitting service make per month?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many appointments you book and the wigs you supply. Winter driving and travel time between visits can limit how many you fit in.
What rules should I check before offering mobile wig fittings?
Check provincial and municipal rules on providing hairstyling services, and whether a home-based business licence applies. Also check commercial general liability insurance, privacy rules for handling health information in your province, and GST/HST registration.
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