Mobile waxing and threading service

Travel to clients' homes with a portable setup, offering waxing and threading at times that suit them.

Therapist applying wax during a hair removal treatment in a clinic.

Startup cost£400 to £2k

Monthly revenue£500 to £3k

Time needed8+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

£400-2k
Side hustle
Out and about

Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.

What it is

A visiting service where you bring a portable couch, heater and supplies to clients' homes for waxing, threading and similar treatments.

Your first three steps

Complete a recognised waxing and threading course and build a portable kit
Set your service area, travel charges and minimum booking, then check local prices
Get insured for mobile treatments and ask early clients for reviews and referrals

Who pays

Busy professionals, parents and people who prefer treatments at home, plus groups for events such as hen parties.

How it makes money

Price per treatment, usually with a travel charge or minimum spend per visit. Evening and weekend slots can be priced higher.

Skills that help

Waxing and threading technique
Hygiene away from a salon setting
Route and time planning
Friendly, professional manner in clients' homes

Watch out for

Public liability and treatment insurance that covers working at clients' homes
Check whether your local council requires registration for the treatments you offer
Lone working safety, such as sharing your diary with someone you trust
Patch tests, consultation records and reaction risks
Travel time and fuel costs eating into profit

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start a mobile waxing business?

Startup costs are typically around £400 to £2,000, depending on the portable couch, heater and supplies you choose, plus insurance. These are estimates, so compare equipment and cover before you buy.

How much can a mobile waxing and threading service make?

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on how many clients you visit and your prices. These are estimates, and travel time and fuel costs can eat into what you keep.

What should I check before offering mobile waxing?

Check that your public liability and treatment insurance covers working at clients' homes, and whether your local council requires registration for the treatments you offer. Also consider lone working safety, patch tests and consultation records.