Mobile beauty business ideas you can run out and about
21 ideas
These 21 beauty business ideas take your skills to the customer instead of tying you to a salon. They suit qualified therapists who want to go freelance, as well as career changers willing to train in a hands-on treatment.
Mobile foot massage service
Bring relaxing foot and lower-leg massages to homes, offices and events.
- £500-2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile barber
Cut men's and boys' hair at customers' homes, care homes and workplaces.
- £300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile brow technician
Travel to clients' homes, offices and events to shape, thread and tint brows.
- £400-1.8k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile aromatherapy massage therapist
Bring relaxing aromatherapy massage to clients' homes with a portable couch and your own blends.
- £500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile bridal and event make-up artist
Travel to brides, party guests and event clients to do their make-up on the day.
- £500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile nail technician
Travel to clients' homes, offices and events to do manicures and gel nails with a portable kit.
- £600-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile hot stone massage therapist
Bring relaxing hot stone massage to clients' homes, with a portable table and stone heater.
- £800-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile hairdresser
Cut and style hair at clients' homes, ideal for busy families and people who can't easily get to a salon.
- £300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile beauty therapist
Travel to clients' homes, offices and parties with a portable kit for nails, hair or beauty treatments.
- £700-3.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile non-peroxide teeth whitening
Offer legal, low-strength cosmetic whitening at clients' homes or events as a beauty add-on.
- £400-2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile spray tanning
Travel to clients' homes to give spray tans for holidays, weddings and nights out.
- £500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile spa treatments at home
Bring massages, facials and pamper sessions to clients' homes or parties with a portable treatment setup.
- £500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile waxing and threading service
Travel to clients' homes with a portable setup, offering waxing and threading at times that suit them.
- £400-2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile mehndi artist for weddings and events
Travel to weddings, mehndi parties, festivals and celebrations to apply henna designs for brides and guests.
- £150-800
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile facials, waxing and spray tans
Take treatments to clients' homes, parties and events with a portable couch and kit.
- £1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
One-to-one image consultant
Help individuals with colours, wardrobe and style through home visits, shopping trips and video sessions.
- £500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile hair system fitter
Visit clients at home to fit and maintain hair systems, with no premises to rent.
- £1k-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile waxing service
Travel to clients' homes with a portable waxing kit and treat them where they are.
- £600-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile hair extension technician
Travel to clients' homes to fit clip-in or bonded extensions, and for weddings and events.
- £700-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile loctician
Travel to clients' homes to maintain and style locs, with no premises to pay for.
- £200-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile foot spa treatments
Bring relaxing foot soaks, scrubs and oils to clients' homes, parties and care settings.
- £300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
About these ideas
Options such as mobile spray tanning, a mobile waxing service or a mobile barber need little more than a kit, a car and a diary, while ideas like mobile mehndi artistry for weddings and events lean on creative skill and word of mouth. Before you commit, think about which treatments you are properly trained and insured to offer, how far you are willing to travel, and how you will carry and keep your equipment clean. Consider how you will take bookings and payments, and whether clients will have a suitable space at home or work.
Questions
Do I need qualifications to start a mobile beauty business?
It depends on the treatment. Some, such as waxing or massage, are commonly expected to come with recognised training, and insurers often ask for proof. Check what your chosen service requires, and whether any treatments are restricted.
What should I check about insurance and local rules?
Look into public liability and treatment insurance that covers working at clients' premises and travelling with equipment. Also check whether your local council requires any registration or licence for your treatments, as requirements can differ between areas.
How do I keep costs down when working out and about?
Start with a focused treatment list and a compact, reliable kit. Check your travel costs, set a sensible service area, and consider minimum booking values. Compare the cost of products and training against what you can realistically charge locally.