Mobile hairdresser, barber, nail tech or beautician? Your Self Assessment for 2025/26 is due by 31 January 2027. Expenses hair and beauty professionals typically consider claiming (gov.uk lists the categories): products used on clients; equipment and kit; chair or booth rent; refresher training related to your existing business; business insurance; travel between client appointments (simplified mileage: 45p a mile for the first 10,000 miles in 2025/26, 55p from 6 April 2026). Under £1,000 total self-employment income? The trading allowance may cover you — you cannot claim expenses as well. Check each category on gov.uk/expenses-if-youre-self-employed.
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