Home nail studio

Local women and men who want regular nail appointments, plus clients booking for weddings and special occasions.

Price per treatment, such as gel manicure or full set of extensions, plus add-ons like nail art. Regular infills every few weeks bring repeat income.

• Steady hands and an eye for detail
• Nail technique, usually learned on a course
• Booking and customer service
• Good hygiene habits

• Beauty treatment insurance and public liability cover, as most training providers and insurers expect this
• Check with your landlord, mortgage lender or council about running a business from home
• Some councils require registration or licensing for beauty premises, so check with your local council
• Ventilation and dust control, as well as safe storage of acrylic liquids and chemicals
• Patch tests and checking for allergies, especially with gel and acrylic products

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £3,000, depending on your training course, products, lamps and tools, and how you set up your space at home. These are estimates, so compare course and kit prices before buying.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on how many clients you book, your prices and how many hours you work. That is revenue, not profit, so allow for products, insurance and equipment replacement.

Check beauty treatment and public liability insurance, and whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council needs to agree to a home business. Ask your local council about beauty premises registration, and check ventilation, chemical storage and patch testing.