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Cutting Hair a Good Side Hustle??

12 Apr 2025 · 1 min

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In this video, the creator documents how they turned a $60 Amazon barber kit into a profitable side hustle. They purchased mannequin heads for practice, learned techniques from YouTube, and honed their skills by cutting their own hair and then family members' hair. After gaining confidence, they marketed the service in local Facebook groups and paid local promoters to spread the word. Clients booked and paid through the Modal app, with a $20 rate for garage appointments and $30 for house calls. Each haircut took about 30 minutes, and invoices were automatically sent via Modal. The creator emphasizes that regular haircut frequency (every 2‑3 weeks) can generate steady income without a large client base, and encourages viewers to suggest the next side hustle to try while inviting them to subscribe.

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People say you can make $30 an hour cutting hair, so let's try it. First, I bought a barber kit on Amazon for $60. Then I bought all these mannequin heads to practice on. I had to get this stuff to sanitize all the equipment. I watched YouTube videos to learn how to do everything. After practicing on the mannequins, I practiced cutting my own hair. And once I got better, I started cutting my family's hair. Once I thought I was good enough, I started marketing myself in local Facebook groups, and I paid people in my area to post about it. People were able to schedule appointments with me and pay for their haircuts all through the Modal app. I charged $20 if the clients came to my garage for the haircut, and I charged $30 if I had to come to them. Every haircut took me about 30 minutes, and at the end of each haircut, I sent the clients an invoice through the Modal app. If you do a good job, you'll build clients over time from people recommending you to their friends and family. Most people get their haircut every 2 to 3 weeks, so you can make a good amount of money without having a ton of clients. Comment what side hustle I should test next and subscribe for more.