Esthetics studio in a rented salon suite
Rent a private suite and offer facials, waxing and skin treatments to regular clients.
- $5k-20k
- Part-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
What it is
Your own small treatment room, usually rented weekly or monthly in a salon suite building, where you offer facials, waxing, brow and lash services, and sometimes spray tanning.
Your first three steps
- Check your state board of cosmetology or esthetics for license requirements and training hours, and enroll in a program if you are not yet licensed
- Tour two or three salon suite buildings in your area and compare rent, lease terms and what is included
- Set up online booking and a social media page, then invite friends and family for discounted first treatments
Who pays
Local adults who book regular skin and grooming appointments, plus brides and clients preparing for events.
How it makes money
Price per treatment, add-ons, and retail skincare products. Memberships or package deals help bring clients back every month.
Skills that help
- Hands-on skin and waxing technique
- Friendly, professional client manner
- Booking and scheduling
- Hygiene and sanitation discipline
Watch out for
- State esthetician license, and whether your suite or business also needs its own license or inspection
- General liability and professional liability insurance
- Weekly suite rent is due even in slow weeks, so check lease terms before you sign
- Product allergies and skin reactions, use patch tests and consent forms
- Local business license and sales tax registration for retail products
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- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to open an esthetics studio in a salon suite?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $5,000 to $20,000, depending on your treatment menu, equipment, products and the suite you choose. Weekly suite rent is due even in slow weeks, so check lease terms before signing.
How much can an esthetician earn from a rented suite?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $10,000, depending on your services, how many regular clients you build and your prices. The estimate assumes at least about 25 hours a week of work.
What licenses and rules should I check for a salon suite studio?
Check your state esthetician license, and whether your suite or business also needs its own license or inspection. Also look at general and professional liability insurance, lease terms, patch tests and consent forms, and your local business license and sales tax registration for retail products.
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