Mobile hairdressing and beauty care at home
Starting costs about $3,910 in the United States and 678,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,570 net per month in the United States and 602,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 6 months, with 35 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
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The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3,910 | $2,570 |
| Nigeria | 678,000 NGN | 602,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £2,670 | £1,830 |
| Kenya | 174,000 KES | 87,200 KES |
| India | 84,800 INR | 63,600 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Older people, new parents, the sick or very busy struggle to get to a salon, and some occasions require on-site preparation.
The solution
Haircuts, colouring, beard care, manicures or make-up at the client’s home, in hospital, in a care home or at a wedding venue.
Your customers
Seniors, new parents, people with reduced mobility, brides and guests, care homes and companies for wellness days.
How you make money
25 to 60 € per service depending on the treatment, wedding packages from 150 to 500 €, facility days billed per half day.
Competition
Neighbourhood salons, informal home hairdressers and beauticians, at-home beauty booking apps.
Who has an edge
A qualified, punctual and careful professional who builds a loyal senior or wedding clientele and plans rounds by neighbourhood.
The risks
A qualification is often required for hairdressing and beauty; equipment hygiene; product allergies; time lost travelling; wedding seasonality.
The first 3 steps
- Check the qualification and status required to work at clients’ homes
- Assemble a complete, hygienic mobile kit
- Offer a demonstration day in a care home
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €3,000 − costs €1,200 = €1,800 net per month. Revenue: 75 appointments × €36 + 1 wedding package × €300. Costs: hair and beauty products, travel, equipment, insurance, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Mobile hair and beauty?
About $3,910 (United States), 678,000 NGN (Nigeria), £2,670 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,570 (United States), 602,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,830 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 6 months, with 35 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
A qualification is often required for hairdressing and beauty; equipment hygiene; product allergies; time lost travelling; wedding seasonality.
Where do I start?
1. Check the qualification and status required to work at clients’ homes 2. Assemble a complete, hygienic mobile kit 3. Offer a demonstration day in a care home
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