6 Ways to Make Money as a Part Time Hairdresser

 Cosmetology has always been one of the most in-demand job types around the world, creating multiple ways to earn money passively or simply enjoy as a full-time career. One of my best friends is a hairdresser, and these best side hustle methods made her the most famous nail artist and hairdresser in Oklahoma (at least to me).

Create a Beauty YouTube Channel ($12-$35)

If you are comfortable being on camera, creating a Youtube channel is a great way to boost your hairdresser career. Personal brand is very important if you want to be successful even as a part time cosmetologist. Providing tips and tricks through Youtube is a great way to show off your skills and boost clientel and earn passive income. 

Videos are overall better for hairdressers, as there are many technics that are clearly done in person, which typically require visual examples. There are many great hairdressers, like Matt Beck who already post guides, reviews, etc that receive hundreds of thousands of views.

There are some free training courses on how to get started on Youtube as a cosmetologist. 

There are many ways to get paid on Youtube, and being a hairdresser is not an option to dismiss! There are lots of different kinds of categories you could make videos about, like reviews on hair products, how to guides on particular styles, techniques, etc. 

Create a Beauty Blog ($15-$50)

If you are rather shy or maybe prefer to write about your hairdresser experiences, blogs are a perfect option. Hundreds of thousands of users are researching every day about hair products, tips and tricks, and overall inspiration. You could be their next inspo with a well organized beauty blog. 

While blogs typically require a small investment, you can easily promote your favorite products on your blog and earn money by applying affiliate links, guest posting, and much more. Typically, you can earn from $15-$50 an hour for a well-monetized blog. However in the beginning it will require a lot of planning, so it may feel like more than a part time until you have all of your ducks in a row. 

Become a Beauty Influencer on Social Media ($15-$40)

Becoming a beauty influencer on social media is very similar to creating videos on Youtube. However, most Tiktok and Instagram influencers within the hairdresser niche tend to get much more views compared to Youtube. Nail art, hair styling, hair cuts, they are all easy to post about or inspire others with. 

I have seen many of my favorite barbors also livestream them cutting hair, providing video results of their work, and creating memes about their services. All of these types of videos not only increase your views and make you more and more famous, but it also brings more clients to you, so you do not have to scramble to find clients every day. 

Hairdressing can excellate as a career very quickly if you do well on socials, which is one reason millions of other hairdressers also prefer it. Not only is being a hairdresser a great side hustle, but it can also be a great foundation as a stable income. 

Sell Gift Certificates ($30-$80)

If you already have a strong foundation of clientele, but you would like to expand further or provide them with an opportunity to receive more, gift certificates are a great way to go. These expecially work during the holidays when your clients family or friends are wanting to give a good gift to them. You just need to promote these gift certificates to your clients, and they will do the rest!

Typically you earn an extra $50 to $300 depending on the time of year, however keep in mind that if its for your regular clients, you arent really earning more money. The goal of gift certificates, is to provid an incentive to keep your egulars coming to you more often and for a longer term. It is also beneficial for finding more clients who may have been gifted your certificate and want to try something new. 

Teach Cosmetology Online or Face to Face ($15-$30)

You can easily find platforms where you can teach cosmetology or hairdressing online or even face to face. Having a cosmetology license means you not only have the ability to be a hairdresser or nail artist, but it also means you can teach others if thats what you enjoy. 

Here are a few sources I found where you could learn more about teaching cosmetology:

If you are new to the idea of teaching hairdressing school, you are not alone! Many hairdressers also want to take on teaching others how to succeed in this type of work. One method I know that has helped is many barbors and hairdressers that I have known host one on one classes at their own salon. 

Hosting not only is a great way to make a little extra money, but its only takes maybe one extra hour in your day. 

Create a Loyalty Program ($30-$200)

I have seen many hairdressers create their own loyalty programs to overall help with customer retention and incentivizes the client experience. Usually, free stuff means cool hairdresser. Whether you create a points system that helps them eventually earn a free hair dryer or expensive hair product, or maybe even make an incentive where "first time cuts receive extra points towards X reward". 

Loyalty programs, if done well, can help you gain much more clientele and overall boost your daily income form $30 to $200 a day. Creating a program is a great side hustle as it, in the end, will boost your overall visability and quality of service. 

Speaking of loyalty programs, if you want to earn extra money on the side, but don't want to think about hair for the rest of the day, you can easily make money through Freecash. I personally really enjoy the platform, you can easily play during breaks between clients, or wind down after a long day at the salon.