Extension specialist renting a salon chair

Clients who want extensions in a professional salon setting, plus the salon's existing customers who are curious about extensions.

Fees for fittings and maintenance, plus hair and aftercare sales, minus a weekly or monthly chair rent paid to the salon owner.

• Trained in several extension methods
• Consultation and upselling aftercare
• Running your own diary and bookings
• Building a regular client base

• Register with HMRC as a sole trader and keep records for Self Assessment
• Public liability and treatment risk insurance in your own name, as the salon's policy may not cover you
• Read the rental agreement carefully, including notice periods and any extra charges
• Rent is due even in quiet weeks, so check you can cover it while you build clients

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £4,000, depending on your kit, products, training and the rental terms you agree. Rent is due even in quiet weeks, so check you can cover it while you build your client list.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how full your diary is and the methods you offer. These are revenue estimates, so allow for chair rent, products and insurance.

Check that you are registered with HMRC as a sole trader and keeping records for Self Assessment. Also check you have public liability and treatment risk insurance in your own name, and read the rental agreement for notice periods and extra charges.