Are you into glam with a style that others just cannot get enough? Do you always get comments on your hair? If so, this side hustle might just work for you.
For this side hustle most states require you to be a certified cosmologists and prior experience is a must. This side hustle is designed for the stylist who loves to do hair, but cannot commit to a full time schedule at the local salon.
You will need clients and equipment. The use of social media we help attract clients. Let your friends and family know that you are starting a traveling salon and that you can go to there house. You can also use social media to communicate with your clients through direct messaging. Let the clients know your minimum charge. Do not be afraid to ask for a nonrefundable deposit to prevent cancellations. The deposits can be applied to the balance. Also offer multiple forms of payment such as CashApp, Paypal, and of course cash. Make sure to ask for a photo of what their hair looks like now and what they want their hair to look like afterwards. This will allow you to give a proper quote. I would charge by the hour plus cost of products or materials. Following these steps will give you clients worth your time. Make sure that you script out what message you want to get across to your client during those awkward silent times. A suggestion might be to educate the customer on how to maintain the style you are creating or what products that you suggest for there budget. Remember you are in the client’s home and they are watching everything that you do.
Ask they have a table where you can setup. Next make sure that you bring a bleach proof towel to set out the chemicals. Bring in your style case and salon chair. Depending on the job you may need a portable basin if required.
In the travel case you will have scissors, combs, brushes, hair dryers, shears, and product. You will also have a cape and another bleach proof towel to put around the clients neck under cape to prevent staining the client’s clothes. Do not forget zip lock bags for dirty combs and utensils to be cleaned at a latter time.
How you pack your bag will be based on the quote that you provided the customer. I suggest using a scale to properly measure important chemicals. Even if it is for show the client will appreciate the extra steps. The extra time that you spend perfecting the client’s style will justify the extra money the client is paying you.
This side hustle may be the perfect solution for a working mom who wants to make all the money she used to earn in full time salon career in a fraction of the time.
