Permanent makeup studio with your own space

Adult clients wanting cosmetic tattooing, plus people referred by salons, med spas and word of mouth.

Per-procedure pricing with touch-up sessions, plus aftercare product sales. Renting a room to another artist or adding extra artists can add income.

• Cosmetic tattooing technique from solid training
• Running a small business: bookings, bookkeeping and marketing
• Strong hygiene and client care

• Facility permits, practitioner licenses and inspections vary by state, county and city, so check before leasing
• Zoning, build-out and sink, flooring and waste disposal requirements for the treatment room
• General and professional liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire staff
• Lease terms and rent, since slow early months can strain a fixed monthly cost
• Avoid health or medical claims in your marketing and keep thorough consent and aftercare records

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on the lease, build-out and equipment. Monthly revenue is estimated at roughly $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many artists and clients you have.

Facility permits, practitioner licenses and inspections vary by state, county and city, so check before leasing. Also check zoning, build-out, and sink, flooring and waste disposal requirements for the treatment room.

Estimates suggest at least about 25 hours a week. Check your lease terms and rent too, since slow early months can strain a fixed monthly cost, and plan to keep thorough consent and aftercare records.