Home-based facial and skin treatment room

Local clients who want regular facials, help with skin concerns or a treat before an event, often found through word of mouth and social media.

A fee for each appointment, plus extra income from add-ons and from selling skincare products you recommend. Regular clients usually come back every 4 to 8 weeks.

• Recognised beauty therapy or facial qualification
• Good eye for detail and hygiene
• Friendly, calm manner with clients
• Basic booking and record keeping

• Public liability and treatment insurance, check it covers every treatment you offer
• Check whether your local council requires you to register or hold a licence for skin treatments, as rules vary by area
• Check permission from your landlord, mortgage lender or council before seeing clients at home
• Patch tests, consultation forms and keeping client records safely under data protection rules
• Stay within your training: more advanced treatments such as peels or injectables need specific training, and some are restricted, so check before offering them

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on your equipment, products, training and room set-up. These are estimates, so check that your public liability and treatment insurance covers every treatment you offer.

Monthly revenue is typically around £600 to £3,000, depending on how many clients you book and the treatments you offer. These are estimates, and you could start with around 8 hours a week.

Check whether your council requires registration or a licence for skin treatments, as rules vary by area, and whether you need permission from your landlord or mortgage lender. Also check insurance, patch tests, client records under data protection rules, and training for advanced treatments.