Home-Based hair extension technician

Women and men wanting longer or fuller hair, brides and people preparing for events, and clients who have grown out a cut.

A fee per fitting, plus a charge for maintenance appointments every few weeks, and extra income from selling the hair itself and aftercare products.

• Trained in at least one extension method
• Colour matching and blending
• Patience and a steady hand
• Client consultation and honest advice

• Public liability and treatment risk insurance, check what your insurer needs for extensions
• Check with your landlord, mortgage lender or council before seeing clients at home
• Check whether your local council requires any registration for hair and beauty work from home
• Do a patch or consultation check for allergies and scalp conditions before fitting
• Extension quality and damage complaints, keep consultation notes and give clear aftercare advice

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £3,500, depending on the extension methods you offer, your products and how you set up your room at home. Training costs and insurance will also affect your total.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £500 to £3,500, depending on how many clients you book, the methods you offer and your prices. These are revenue estimates, so allow for products, insurance and other running costs.

Check what insurance you need, including public liability and treatment risk cover for extensions. Check with your landlord, mortgage lender or council before seeing clients at home, and whether your council requires registration for hair and beauty work.