How do I find a lash or brow business for sale?

Lash and brow studios are small, personal businesses, and many are sold without ever being advertised. The owner may be the main technician, and the clients may be loyal to her or him. For that reason the search is part listing hunt and part networking. This page is about where to look. Once you have found a studio, use our page on what to check before buying a lash studio.

Listing sites

Search business-for-sale sites for lash, brow, beauty bar and eyelash extension studios, since owners name them differently. Save the search so you hear about new listings quickly. Expect short descriptions. A listing tells you a studio exists and may be for sale. The real information comes from the conversations and documents that follow.

Technicians who rent chairs

Studios often have technicians who rent a room or a chair. They know whether the owner is tired, whether the lease is changing and whether the studio is for sale before the public does. If you are a technician yourself, you may already know several owners. Be open about your interest, and be careful not to unsettle a team that is not expecting a sale.

Suppliers, trainers and booking platforms

Lash suppliers and training academies deal with many studios and hear when owners want to leave. Ask your own supplier to pass your details along. Booking platforms show which studios are active and how they present themselves, which helps you build a list of studios you would like to contact, though they are no substitute for the studio’s own records.

Approaching an owner

A short note to an owner whose studio you like can start a conversation. Say who you are, what you want and that you will keep it private. Many will say no. Some will keep your note until they are ready, and a considerate approach is remembered.