Laser hair removal in your own treatment suite

Adults who want to stop shaving or waxing, including regular clients who come back for a course of sessions.

Price per session by body area, with discounted packages of several sessions. Touch-up visits and a few add-ons like skin care add smaller extras.

• Completing laser safety and operator training
• Skin types and careful client screening
• Booking, follow-up and client care

• State rules on who may use a laser and whether a physician or medical director must supervise. These vary a lot, so check before spending money
• General liability and professional liability insurance that specifically covers laser treatments
• Burn and pigmentation risks, especially on darker or tanned skin. Use proper patch tests, consent forms and records
• Equipment costs and lease terms. Check the full cost and what happens if you stop
• Local business license, sales tax rules for services in your state, and any suite lease conditions

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $80,000, depending on whether you lease or buy the laser and on your suite rent. These are estimates, so check the full equipment cost and what happens if you stop.

Check your state's rules on who may use a laser and whether a physician or medical director must supervise. These vary a lot, so check before spending money. Also check laser-specific insurance, your local business license, and sales tax rules for services.

You need laser safety and operator training, knowledge of skin types for careful client screening, and good booking and follow-up habits. Expect to work around 20 hours a week at minimum.