The idea is to apply make-up to people before a night out, before work, at lunch times and at special occasions. I was wondering what people think about the idea, any comments or suggestions.
2006-10-24 08:40:54 · 20 answers · asked by Lisa M 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
Sounds like a great idea. That is actually familiar to my career goal for 2008.
2006-10-24 08:42:19 · answer #1 · answered by ♪Msz. Nena♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure their is a niche for this kind of thing. It will work for Special Occasions as their is always someone who wants a Make over. You could specialise in Wedding Make up, as they are thin on the ground.
All the best with it.
2006-10-24 17:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by bizzybee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Business is tough. Make a thorough plan of a worst case scenario then expect things to be twice that hard to begin with. You have to take the risk because the rewards are worth it but i know from running my own business that its damn hard and most small businesses close within 6 months of opening.
So to avoid it do lots of research, go and visit every other service similar to the one you want to start. if there arent any similar ones then ask yourself why. is it cos nobody wants it or that nobodys thought of it? Go out and ask people, lots of them. Ask hundreds, do surveys. If you've hit upon something people want then spring into action asap to stop copycats creeping in.
Get a website no matter how small the business. if you dont have a website you dont exist or wont exist.
2006-10-24 15:54:03 · answer #3 · answered by The Shadow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a great idea. but would you be happy at starting at 5 am and not finishing till about 10 pm.
Although i am a man, I do know that the woman I go to see on a morning are up from 6 doing there make-up. My first appointment is at 8 am.
Think about it.
2006-10-24 15:45:04 · answer #4 · answered by tsmoreland324 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds good. If you could be mobile (e.g. biking it round the city) you could probably make a fortune out of office workers in need of a quick make-up job before an important dinner or something. And right befoe Christmas you could be raking it in as folk will very often go straight from work to their Christmas do.
2006-10-24 15:46:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need proper training first in order to learn about different types of make up for different types of skin. Face/eye/nose shapes. You need to learn which colours suit which complexions and hair colours. How to conceal scars, acne, psoriasis and spots . All about allergies. Hygiene. You will also need lots of money for your start up and equipment costs. And you will need Insurance. If you are not prepared to do the above then I think you should forget it because you only 'get out' what you 'put in'.
2006-10-25 11:21:41 · answer #6 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a great idea. Also, why not sell Mary Kay Cosmetics with this service like I do, you can go a very long way. I'd love to tell you more if you want to know.
2006-10-24 16:02:48 · answer #7 · answered by "tre-double" 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a great idea. You should check your State laws to see what applies to this type of business as far as licensing and hygiene requirements. Most States have this sort of business information and licensing information on line.
2006-10-24 16:28:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a great idea to me. You should think about whether or not you want to be mobile. You could also serve drinks if you are going to be in a shop.
2006-10-24 15:50:34 · answer #9 · answered by suz' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a great idea......just a few things to think of:
a) you need to be licensed to be able to do makeup
b) really look at a good location that is central to people who you want to appeal to
c)if you want to focus on bar, you might want to have a juice bar...or booze bar there too.
Good luck!!!
2006-10-24 15:52:01 · answer #10 · answered by Pam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋