Mobile hair extension technician

Busy clients who prefer home visits, brides and bridal parties, and people getting ready for events or photoshoots.

A fee per fitting or maintenance visit, with a travel charge or minimum booking, and extra for event or bridal packages and hair sales.

• Trained in at least one extension method
• Colour matching
• Time management and travel planning
• Friendly, professional manner in clients' homes

• Public liability and treatment risk insurance that covers working at clients' premises
• Check poor lighting and workspace at clients' homes, as it can affect quality
• Travel time and fuel costs can eat into profit, so set a sensible minimum price
• Check for allergies and scalp conditions before every first fitting
• Personal safety when visiting new clients, let someone know your schedule

Startup costs are typically around £700 to £3,000, depending on your portable kit, the extension methods you offer, training and insurance. Travel costs are ongoing, so set a sensible minimum price for visits.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £500 to £3,500, depending on how many clients you see, your prices and how far you travel. These are revenue estimates, so allow for fuel, travel time and other costs.

Check that your public liability and treatment risk insurance covers working at clients' premises. Also check for allergies and scalp conditions before first fittings, and plan for poor lighting, travel costs and your personal safety on new visits.