Boss Babes listen up!

Our unique South African problems don’t seem to end. With a looming recession, interest rate hikes and load shedding, everyone needs a side hustle to get through this season. 

Having multiple streams of income is the way to go! It may be confusing trying to find the right side hustle for you however if you’re on this website, fashion and creativity should be something you can explore. Here are 5 fashion and beauty related side hustles you can start in 2023.

1. Create an Online boutique 

If you’re a fashion lover and know what looks good on everyone, sharing your online style sense could be the right way to go in 2023. You don’t need to be a fashion designer you can simply find a clothing supplier at affordable prices, add a markup, market and sell! 

Places most people would not find themselves in like Small Street, China Mall, Bruma and Maraba straat are alternative places to stock your products. You can simply shoot your products in different body types, create a Shopify store and you’re good to go!

 

2. Sell digital products and online courses 

Digital products like journals and courses are big on the low investment side hustle idea list. People are willing to spend on digital products that answer an identified need in their lives. YouTube is your best friend at finding out what type of digital products people need and Canva will help you create the digital product with ease.

If you’ve got a talent that can be turned into a digital product, think about packaging it into a new stream of income in 2023

3. Sell print on on demand items.

If your an artist and know your way around a camera, you can print of demand using your creative skills. Do your research and learn how to set up your own custom printing business. Once again YouTube can assist you with finding out about all the tools you’ll need.

4. start a beauty business 

The business of helping people look good will never go out of fashion. Nails, makeup and lashes and a business skill that can help you fund your dream lifestyle. YouTube remains the single best source for teaching yourself a new skill at less cost. 

If you’re passionate about helping people look good you can make over R60000 a month in revenge from one of these beauty ideas. Once you’ve completed all training and you’re confident you’re skills are unmatched, subscribe to Malakyt by Mihlali Ndamase and increase your reach to customers. 

5. Build and audience you can monetize 

Being a social media influence definitely pays off. Whether you’re famous on TikTok, instagram or YouTube, having an engaged audience is a sure way to add an extra income to your bank account. All you have to do is be consistent and post relevant content your audience. Start by doing your research  and learning what it takes to be a social media influencer and what you need to do to get started.

Remember, personality is everything. Being true to yourself and being uniquely you, will ensure you’re consistent and it will have you laughing straight to the bank!

 

Let’s us know what side hustle you’ve started and how you made it work!