Mobile hairdresser

Cut and style hair at clients' homes, ideal for busy families and people who can't easily get to a salon.

A hairdresser cutting a customer's hair in a bright salon.

Startup cost£300 to £1.5k

Monthly revenue£600 to £3k

Time needed8+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

£300-1.5k
Side hustle
Out and about

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

What it is

A qualified hairdresser who travels to clients' homes or care settings to offer cuts, colours and styling with a portable kit.

Your first three steps

Check your qualifications and, if needed, look at an NVQ or similar course through a local college
Get public liability insurance and buy a portable kit, including a folding chair and cape
Set your price list and service area, then offer introductory cuts to friends, neighbours and local care homes

Who pays

Busy families, older people, people with mobility problems, and residents of care homes.

How it makes money

Fixed price per service, often with a small travel charge. Regular repeat clients on a 4 to 8 week cycle build steady income.

Skills that help

Hairdressing qualification or solid professional experience
Friendly, patient manner with all ages
Good time and route planning

Watch out for

Public liability insurance, and check that your policy covers working in clients' homes
Check with your council whether any registration or licence applies where you work, as rules can vary
Safe use and storage of colour products, including patch tests for allergies
Travel time can eat into earnings, so keep your area tight

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Everything you need to start: mobile hairdresser

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Questions people ask

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

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £300 to £1,500, depending on your portable kit, products and insurance. Your own figure will vary with what you already own.

How much can a mobile hairdresser earn?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £600 to £3,000, depending on your prices, number of clients and travel time between visits. Estimates suggest at least about eight hours a week of work.

What should I check before working as a mobile hairdresser?

Check that public liability insurance covers working in clients' homes, and ask your council whether any registration or licence applies where you work, as rules can vary. Also check safe use and storage of colour products, including patch tests for allergies.