Essential Equipment List and Budget

Here is what you actually need to start, with realistic price ranges:

Must-Have — Budget: $2,000-$4,000

• Grooming table with arm and loop — $150-$400
• Bathing tub — $200-$800
• High-velocity dryer — $150-$400 (do not cheap out here)
• Clipper set (Andis, Wahl, or Oster) — $150-$300
• Blade set — $150-$250
• Shears (straight, curved, thinning) — $100-$500
• Brushes and combs — $50-$100
• Shampoos and conditioners — $50-$100
• Nail clippers and dremel — $30-$60

Total startup: $2,000-$4,000 gets you professional-grade equipment. Do not buy the cheapest tools — they will cost you more in replacements and frustration.