Home hairdressing studio

Local clients who prefer a quiet one-to-one appointment and lower prices than a high street salon.

Price per service, plus extras like treatments and retail products. Regular clients booking every few weeks provide steady income.

• Hairdressing qualification or solid professional experience
• Colour knowledge and consultation skills
• Booking and basic bookkeeping

• Permission from your landlord or mortgage lender, and whether planning permission is needed
• Public liability insurance and a check that your home insurance covers business use
• Check with your council about any registration needed for hairdressers in your area
• Safe handling and disposal of chemicals, and good ventilation
• Business rates may apply if the space is mainly used for business, so check

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how you fit out the space, your equipment and insurance. Your own figure will vary with the room you start with.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,000 to £4,500, depending on your prices, how many appointments you take and how full your diary is. Estimates suggest at least about 12 hours a week of work.

Check permission from your landlord or mortgage lender, whether planning permission is needed, and whether your home insurance covers business use. Also check any council registration for hairdressers, chemical handling, ventilation, and whether business rates may apply.