Hair removal studio in a rented room

Local residents and shoppers looking for convenient treatments, plus regular clients who rebook every few weeks.

Price per treatment, with packages and add-ons. Rented space lets you take more bookings and may let you add other staff later.

• Waxing and threading technique
• Managing bookings and stock
• Marketing to local customers
• Basic bookkeeping

• Rent and lease terms, check break clauses and what is included before signing
• Public liability and treatment insurance, plus employer's liability if you hire
• Check whether your local council requires registration or a licence for your treatments
• Quiet periods, so keep some savings for slow weeks
• Business rates and planning use of a unit, check with your council

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on the room or unit you rent, how you fit it out, and your equipment, stock and insurance. These are estimates, so get quotes for your own plans.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on your location, prices and how many regular clients you build. These are estimates, and there can be quiet periods, so keep some savings for slow weeks.

Check the rent and lease terms, including break clauses and what is included, and whether your council requires registration or a licence for your treatments. Also check business rates and planning use of a unit, and your insurance, including employer's liability if you hire.