Explore the tools, services, and strategies students use to launch successful at-home studios.
If you’ve ever dreamed of working for yourself, creating a space that’s entirely yours, and making real money doing work you love – this is for you.
At MSI, we’ve helped dozens of women go from “How do I even start?” to “I just booked my third client this week.”
And the best part?
They’re doing it all from home. No spa job required. No micromanaging boss. No expensive overhead.
So let’s talk about it:
How do our students make $3,000 or more per month from home as licensed estheticians?
And more importantly – how can you?
First: Why Home-Based Esthetics Is So Powerful
When most people think about becoming an esthetician, they picture working in a high-end spa or clinic. That’s one option – but it’s not the only one.
Working from home offers:
- Flexibility – Set your own schedule and work around your life
- Freedom – No boss, no shift changes, no salon politics
- Profitability – Keep more of what you earn by avoiding high rent or commission splits
- Comfort – Create a welcoming space that reflects your energy and values
In a time when side hustles and self-employment are more accessible than ever, esthetics is one of the few licensed professions where you can truly run your business your way – starting with just a single room.
Can You Actually Make $3K/Month from Home?
Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Here’s how.
Let’s break it down.
Say you offer one or more of these services:
Even conservatively, that’s over $1,600/week if you’re consistent.
Just 12–15 appointments a week can easily add up to $3,000/month or more – while still leaving time for rest, family, and growth.
Step 1: Get Trained the Right Way
You can’t build a business on shaky skills. At MSI, we combine:
- Hands-on training with real clients
- Medical-grade curriculum that prepares you for both spa and clinical settings
- Business education that teaches pricing, marketing, and booking strategies
You’ll graduate not just licensed – but confident, competent, and ready to make money.
“I started booking $120 facials out of my home studio 3 weeks after graduation. I’ve already paid off my training.”
– Alyssa G., MSI Alum
Step 2: Set Up a Simple, Professional Home Studio
You don’t need a 10-room spa to get started.
A clean, cozy, private space with the right tools goes a long way.
What You’ll Need:
- Esthetics bed
- Ring light or overhead lighting
- Towel warmer
- Basic facial equipment (steamer, extractor, etc.)
- Booking software (like GlossGenius or Square Appointments)
- Business insurance (simple to set up and affordable)
You can set up a solid, functional space for under $2,000 – and earn it back within your first few months.
Step 3: Choose the Right Services
Not all services are created equal when you’re working from home.
Focus on services that are:
- In demand
- Low on overhead
- High on perceived value
- Repeatable every 4–6 weeks
Best Home-Based Services to Start With:
- Signature facials
- Dermaplaning
- Enzyme peels
- Chemical peels
- Brow wax + tint
- Acne treatments
These treatments offer great results with minimal equipment – and clients come back again and again.
Step 4: Fill Your Books (Even Without a Following)
Worried about getting clients? You’re not alone. Most new estheticians are.
Here’s what works for our students:
1. Referral Offers
“Bring a friend, get $25 off your next service” is simple and powerful.
2. Local Facebook Groups
Post your availability, share your story, offer first-time discounts.
3. Instagram Before & Afters
Use Reels and Carousels to highlight skin transformations.
4. Google Business Profile
This is key. Show up in your neighborhood when people search “facial near me.”
5. Specialty Packages
Build “Glow Up” or “Back-to-School” packages that offer bundles with savings.
Step 5: Grow at Your Own Pace
Some of our students want to make a few hundred a week on the side.
Others scale up to $5–10K/month by renting studio space or hiring help.
The point is: you’re in control.
There’s no ceiling when you’re building your own business – and at MSI, we’ll support you long after graduation.
Final Thoughts: Start Small, Think Big
You don’t need a spa job.
You don’t need thousands of followers.
You don’t need to wait.
You need solid training, a simple setup, and a strategy.
We’ve helped moms, baristas, medical assistants, and beauty lovers from every walk of life launch successful esthetics careers from home. And you can be next.
Ready to explore how MSI can help you get started?
Book your advising call today http://calendly.com/contactus-medspa-institute and let’s turn your passion into a paycheck.