Research suggests that 35% of people in the UK now run their own side hustle business. Many side businesses start out as hobbies along side your current job, eventually becoming your main source of income! With Beauty services surviving recessions, it makes them the ideal option to kick start something on the side. Becoming a Therapist or Technician is ideal if you’re looking for something to fit around your current life, work and family.

We’ve collated our top tips to support you in making your first steps to starting your side hustle business!

Find your passion

The first thing to consider when starting a side beauty business is what area of beauty interests you. It can be easy to jump in and want to offer all services, the pitfall of this is becoming a ‘jack of all trades’. We would always recommend starting off with the treatments you feel most passionate about, whether it’s Lashes, Nails or Make Up, finding your passion will mean you’ll be excited to put the time and energy into practicing your skills and offer amazing treatments to your new clients!

Training

In order to get started with offering treatments to clients you will need to gain insurance. For insurance providers to cover you, you will need to have relevant qualifications in the treatments you are providing. Our Accredited Online or 1 day Diploma courses are ideal to get started alongside your current job. Online courses allow you to study conveniently, while managing your current commitments. Accessible 24/7 through our online student portal, learn in your own time, at your own pace. Alternatively you may prefer to have a tutor on site to guide you through face to face, making the 1 day Diploma courses the ideal option as they are fast track, available 6 days per week all year round and offered across our 10 training centre locations across the UK. Both online and classroom based training provide an accredited certificate that is recognised to gain insurance to work freelance!