Running a beauty and wellness business can be very lucrative. Year after year, billions of dollars are spent not just in America, but around the world alone on cosmetics, skincare, and other beauty products. That’s why it’s not really surprising to see beauty-related businesses spring up all over the city. Makeup artists, stylists, estheticians, facialists, and other beauty-related professions are probably the most in-demand professions today. Professions related to beauty provide many opportunities for growth and earnings, making it the most sought after profession by men and women around the world.

Many people are afraid to start their own beauty-related business because of the high cost of capital that it entails. Generally, starting a business involves a lot of expense, but don’t let that stop you from starting your own. If you don’t have enough money to rent a commercial space in the city center for your new beauty business, having a home-based facial business is definitely a great way to start. With this, let me share with you some tips on how to start a facial business in the comfort of your home.

1. Plan it well. You should not start a business, or any other business without having a solid plan. Formalize your vision by writing a good business plan.

2. Be a licensed esthetician. Before opening your home business, you need to be armed with a solid understanding of what you will do, and in this case, facial skin treatments. It is very important that you first become a licensed esthetician before opening your business. Of course, unless you hire a licensed esthetician to work for you.

3. Acquire all the necessary permits. For any business to run, you will need to register and obtain permits from city officials.

4. Determine the location of your home business. It could be an additional room that you have or a small corner in your living room. Once you have already designated a specific area, you can decorate it accordingly. Invest in dividers, wall treatments, and a good massage table that can double as a bed your clients can lie on. Stock up on aromatherapy candles and essential oils. Make sure to decorate it in such a way that it evokes peace, serenity, and total relaxation. If you must change the paint, do so.

5. Invest in a good skin care device. A good skin care device is essential in a facial business. Currently, there are many devices available on the market. Just make sure you get the best one, something that is worth your money and something that really works. Having a good skin care device can increase the popularity of your business.

6. Get the word out, market your business well. There are different ways to market your new business. Creating a website is one way to do it. If you have additional funds, you can also run some advertisements in the city center and you can also hand out flyers. It may be kind of “old school”, but these methods still work, especially if you are promoting a local business. Make sure you have some business cards printed so that when a customer walks in, they can hand over a card.