Is it your dream to start a beauty shop? And are you looking for tips how to get started? Just follow these steps one by one and you will have a good start. It all starts with a good preparation.

Prepare yourself with a business plan

It is good to prepare yourself for what is coming. First you have to figure out exactly what you want to do. Do you want a physical shop or a webshop, or maybe you would like a combination of the two? Keep in mind that both shops have their own challenges. A physical shop requires a good location, that is preferably not too expensive, but it has to be in a place where many people pass by. A web shop requires skills in order to be able to modify the website. What do you prefer? It is best to start with one and focus on that. Once you can expand, you could continue with the other one as well. In addition, start reading articles about how to open your own (web)shop. Find out how to register your business, how and when to pay taxes, which requirements the building or website needs to have, what products you want to sell and which prices you are going to charge. In other words, make a good business plan.

Design your shop

Then it is time to think of the design you want to use. How do you do that? Come up with a name first and then with a logo, or let someone create that for you. Define your corporate identity. For both shops (physical and webshop), you will have to define your colors, which story do you want to tell with your products, what is your goal? Create leaflets, posters, stickers, et cetera. 

Purchase products

After that, it is time to start purchasing your products. You will need a lot of products, before you can open an entire (web)shop. So keep in mind that it will be an investment. Are you going to sell creams and make-up that already exist, or are you going to create your own products? If you are making your own beauty products, take a look at companies like Calaso. They sell eco-luxe bottles in different shapes and sizes. You can even choose which closure you want to use. In this way, you can make a unique product that no-one else is selling and the cosmetic bottles will give a luxurious appearance. Are you ready to open your own beauty shop?