Five Beauty Side Hustles You Can Do From Home

by Maria Bashi · Jun 20, 2018

Whether you’re a person with a full-time job who needs a side hustle or a student looking to make some extra pocket money, it’s never been easier to make some money on the side, simply by doing what you love.

So, if you have a passion for cosmetics, a flair for makeovers, and an innate understanding of all things related to beauty and style, you can now channel it into making you some side income – all from the comfort of your home.

Check out this list of five beauty side hustles you can do from home:

Become a blogger

Blogging can be a great way to make some money on the side, provided readers see you as producing great content on a consistent basis. You can create a blog that focuses on beauty tips, makeovers, and hairstyles, but know that you need something that differentiates your blog from the others.

Here’s a snapshot of why you should start a blog:

Generate some extra money without stepping out of your home
One of the easiest side hustles to start because it requires minimum to no cost at low risk
Gives you an online presence that provides you with the exposure you need for potential partnerships with cosmetics companies or prospective publishers

The key thing to consider when starting a blog is to be enthusiastic about the topic of your blog. Otherwise, your writing is going to reflect your lack of interest. If that happens, it’ll prove to be tough for you to maintain and build a loyal following and so, tougher to make that extra money you need.

Become a YouTuber

You could also launch your own YouTube channel that is focused on beauty to attract followers and make you some side income. The best thing about YouTube is that you can produce any kind of content you want on your channel – be it explainer videos to do-it-yourself sessions to makeovers.

You can also create your content anytime, from the comfort of your home. Just make sure you have the right equipment and atmosphere to start with. They include a good computer, camera, and an editing software, as well as a good microphone, a great background, and a good lighting.

Just as with blogging, you need to ensure you are creating regular content that is of value for your followers. If you can do that, you can use YouTube to achieve the following:

Gain fame and recognition through your videos (read viral videos)
Make money through advertising and clicks
Partner with brands to market their products
Become a voice of authority for your area of expertise
Grow your brand with your followers, companies, and industry experts

Become an Instagram Influencer

Like blogging and YouTubing, starting an Instagram profile that lets you focus on the area of your expertise – in this case, beauty, and cosmetics – has never been easier.

By starting an Instagram profile that centers on your passion for beauty and style, you can steadily (and sometimes, even quickly), build a large group of followers to help you attract those partnerships with local stores and beauty brands and make money through advertising.

Through your Instagram profile, you can post videos and photos that help you share your personal experiences with beauty; impart your knowledge on the subject, and; understand what it is that people are looking for in their products through comments and messages that followers leave on your posts.

Become a beauty products representative, marketer

The beauty and cosmetics industry has worked on the multi-level marketing strategy to generate sales for the longest time. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you don’t have to look far. Companies such as Avon and Arbonne are prime examples.

So, how can you make some money with this model? You can do so by becoming a representative with these firms. By doing so, you can earn money each time you sell their products or when other representatives you’ve recruited makes a sale. That’s why, if you are able to recruit a large number of representatives for these firms, you can easily start to earn a lot more on the side. For those looking to go down this route, check out The Economic Secretariat blog, which offers valuable insight into and impartial reviews about popular multi-level marketing firms and related opportunities to make residual income.

Become a business owner of your own product line

Many a YouTube star, a top model, or blogger has gone on to start their online beauty products company. And why not? The fact is, though, that they were able to do this because they effectively leveraged all the knowledge they have about the industry to create their own unique brand line.

Still, starting your own beauty products company isn’t going to be easy. But you can be rest assured about the money you’ll make doing so. While there is a great deal of work to be done before you start looking in this direction, you can slowly start doing your homework even as you pursue any of the above-mentioned secondary gigs.

This means developing an understanding of customers’ changing needs and staying abreast of evolving industry trends. It also entails knowing where to develop your products or source its ingredients and building a steady and strong reputation for your brand with potential clients.

So, yes… There are plenty of beauty side hustle opportunities out there to help you make some side income from your home – provided, of course, that you can demonstrate just how passionate and knowledgeable you are about the topic on hand.