Want to start a beauty business, help by telling which treatments to offer

[FlourishingMrs]

Hello everyone, after many years in health care, I have decided to use my skills by doing something that cheers people up, not just in times of sickness. It will also work better around child care.

I was wondering what the demand would be for a more clinic type set up,such as laser hair removal, fillers etc or a more basic set up, facials, nails etc.

Also in terms of location, would you prefer a high street, or somewhere a bit out of the way but with parking. Any constructive comments would be appreciated.

For me, parking would be a must. I wouldn't go for fillers or anything like that (yet) but one thing I have struggled to find since leaving France is a really in-depth facial, complete with black head extraction (gross but makes such a difference).

Oh and good luck!

Thank you so much Shut, I agree a proper facial makes a difference, I need extractions too and I found a Continental lady who does it for me. So parking is top of the list so far..

Are you a beauty therapist? You usually have to to be either a Dr, beauty therapist or nurse then have to do a dermal science degree to then be able to offer fillers & lasers.
I am a mobile beauty therapist. There are lots of regulations & things you have to adhere to if you decide to work from home. You need licenses from the council & environmental health & also permission from your neighbours if you work from home.

I offer facials, waxing, manicure, pedicure, lash & brow tinting, makeup, massage & pamper parties. I also work another job as beauty work can be inconsistent so I need a regular wage each week that I know will be coming in.

Thank you very much Aqua marine, a beauty therapist I have used for years will manage the salon, I also have a qualified nurse, who is keen to get into it and receive the appropriate training.

I will be providing the capital, we don't intend to work from home. So do you work in a salon alongside your home business?

Make sure you check out all that's required wth the council & also insurance that you will need. I am a ward clerk in a hospital. I just do 2 eves - 4 hour shifts & occasional extra cover. It works out well as my husband does Flexi time. He picks my girls up from school & I don't pay any daycare. I have done reception & administration work before. I did a medical reception course when my last position was made redundant due to all our shops closing In Australia & going online.