Private · Skilled Work

Beautician / Hairdresser

Bridal packages are the big money — parlor jobs start low but home-service clients pay more.

Also called: Parlour Worker, Bridal Makeup Artist, Barber

✓ Verified October 2026 · Sources below

Typical estimated monthly earnings

Rs 19,550 – 55,000

≈ Rs 4,44,000 per year (at mid-level)

Entry (0–2 yrs)Rs 20,000 – Rs 31,000
Mid (2–5 yrs)Rs 31,000 – Rs 43,000
Senior (5+ yrs)Rs 43,000 – Rs 55,000

Estimates only — not guaranteed salaries. Kathmandu Valley usually pays 15–25% more than smaller cities; remote and foreign clients often pay above local rates.

Parlour jobs start near the legal floor; bridal specialists and own parlours earn far more.

Experience

0–5 years

Key skills

Hair & skin careBridal packagesClient handling

About this job

Beauticians do haircuts, facials, makeup, and bridal packages at parlours or through home service.

Full-time (parlour)Home service/freelanceOwn parlour

What you’ll do

  • Haircut, colour, and styling
  • Facials, cleanup, waxing, and threading
  • Bridal trial + wedding-day packages
  • Keep tools sterilised and parlour clean
  • Handle bookings and repeat clients

Technical skills

Hair cutting/colouringSkin treatmentsBridal makeupHygiene and sterilisation

Soft skills

Friendly client dealingPatienceTrend awarenessUpselling politely

Legally required

No legal requirement. Legal minimum pay Rs 19,550/month applies to full-time parlour jobs.

What employers commonly ask

Beautician course certificate (3–6 months) commonly asked.

Training that helps

  • Private beautician/parlour courses
  • Brand workshops (Lakmé, Lotus, etc.)

Career path

Assistant → Beautician → Bridal specialist / own parlour.

Demand outlook

Steady with wedding-season peaks. Editorial estimate.

How to earn more as a Beautician / Hairdresser

A CTEVT certificate, your own tools, and direct clients beat salaried workshop pay. Daily-wage specialists set their own rates.

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Methodology: ranges are typical estimated monthly earnings compiled from public job postings, manpower agencies, and worker surveys in Nepal (2024–2026). Nepal’s legal minimum remuneration is Rs 19,550/month (Rs 12,170 basic + Rs 7,380 allowance), effective Shrawan 1, 2082 — Gazette Minimum Remuneration Notice 2082. Full-time floors below reflect this. Always confirm pay, duties, and contract terms with the employer before accepting a job.

Sources · Last verified October 2026

  • Nepal Gazette Minimum Remuneration Notice 2082 (Rs 19,550/month)
  • Parlour job postings (2024–2026)
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