Home waxing and threading studio

Local women and men who want regular, affordable hair removal close to home, often rebooking every few weeks.

Price per treatment, such as brows, lip, underarm or leg wax. Regular clients and add-ons like brow tinting build steady income.

• Waxing and threading technique
• Hygiene and attention to detail
• Putting nervous clients at ease
• Booking and diary management

• Public liability and treatment insurance, check the insurer covers waxing and threading
• Check your lease, mortgage terms and council rules before running a business from home
• Check whether your local council requires registration or a licence for skin-contact treatments
• Patch tests, client consultation records and allergy or skin reaction risks
• Data protection for storing client records

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on how you equip and set up your treatment room and the supplies and insurance you choose. These are estimates, so price up your own setup before buying.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on how many clients you book and how often they return. These are estimates, and your figures will depend on your prices and the hours you work.

Check your lease, mortgage terms and council rules for running a business from home, and whether your council requires registration or a licence for skin-contact treatments. Also check your insurer covers waxing and threading, and how you handle patch tests and client records.