Start an online hair extensions shop

Individual customers buying for themselves, plus hairdressers and stylists who want a simple online reorder option.

You buy at wholesale prices and sell at a mark-up per item or bundle, with extra income from aftercare products like brushes and shampoo.

• Knowing hair types, shades and extension methods
• Product photography and listings
• Customer service and handling returns

• Consumer rules on online sales, including the right to cancel and refunds; check the latest guidance from Citizens Advice or Trading Standards
• Hair that has been worn or fitted is often treated differently for returns, so state your policy clearly
• Check that your supplier's claims about 'Remy' or 100% human hair are true before you repeat them
• Public liability and product liability insurance; check what your insurer needs
• Check whether running from home needs permission from your landlord or mortgage lender

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on how much stock you buy and whether you use your own website or a marketplace shop.

Check consumer rules on online sales, including the right to cancel and refunds, using guidance from Citizens Advice or Trading Standards. Also check your returns policy for worn or fitted hair, your supplier's 'Remy' or human hair claims, and your insurance needs.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on your stock range, pricing and how many customers you reach. Expect to spend at least about 8 hours a week.