Beauty business ideas you can run from your own premises
38 ideas
These 38 beauty ideas all centre on having a dedicated space of your own, whether that is a storefront, a rented room, a salon suite or a treatment studio. They suit people who already have hands-on skills, or who are ready to train, and who want a professional setting clients can return to.
Laser hair removal from a rented treatment room
Offer laser hair removal from a room rented in an existing salon, spa or clinic, with lower fixed costs.
- C$15k-60k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Your own laser hair removal studio
Open a small studio of your own with one or two treatment rooms and build a client base on packages.
- C$25k-80k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Permanent make-up artist in a rented suite
Offer cosmetic tattooing such as brows and lips from a rented room or suite, keeping startup costs low.
- C$4k-15k
- Side hustle
- Own premises
Your own permanent make-up studio
Run a branded cosmetic tattoo studio from your own leased unit, with room to add artists later.
- C$12k-40k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Barber on a rented chair
Rent a chair in an established shop and build your own client book without opening a full shop.
- C$1k-4k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Your own neighbourhood barber shop
Lease a small storefront, fit out two or three chairs and build a loyal local clientele.
- C$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Rent a chair or suite as an independent stylist
Rent a chair or private suite in a shared salon and run your own client book.
- C$2k-8k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Own small hair salon
Lease a small unit, fit it out and run your own salon with a few stylists.
- C$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Eyebrow threading and shaping studio
Rent a small suite or chair and offer threading, waxing and tinting to walk-in and booked clients.
- C$3k-12k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Lash salon in a rented suite or studio
Run a lash studio from a rented salon suite or small unit, with room to add lash artists.
- C$5k-25k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Foot massage studio
Open a small, relaxing studio where walk-in and booked clients pay for foot and lower-leg massage.
- C$12k-45k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Skin treatment room in a shared studio
Rent a treatment room and offer facials, peels and skin treatments, with medical oversight for anything beyond the surface.
- C$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Tanning studio with sunbeds and spray booth
Rent a small unit and offer booked sunbed and spray tan sessions to local clients.
- C$15k-60k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Neighbourhood day spa with a small team
Open a small spa offering massage, facials and body treatments, run by you and a few qualified therapists.
- C$40k-150k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Solo spa studio in a rented treatment room
Rent one treatment room in a wellness centre or salon and offer facials or massage as a mini day spa.
- C$5k-20k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Waxing and threading in a rented suite
Rent a small treatment room in a salon or studio and build a full waxing and threading clientele.
- C$2.5k-9k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Facial spa studio
Run a small storefront or suite with treatment rooms focused on facials.
- C$15k-60k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Small nail salon with a storefront
Open a small salon with a few stations and grow a team serving walk-ins and regulars.
- C$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Hot stone treatment room
Rent a small treatment room and offer hot stone massages by appointment in a calm, spa-style space.
- C$4k-15k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Rent a chair or suite in a salon
Run your own client list from a rented chair or suite in an existing salon, without fitting out a shop.
- C$2k-8k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Your own small beauty salon
Lease a small unit and open a salon offering hair, nails and skin treatments with a few stylists.
- C$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Hairdresser renting a salon chair
Rent a chair or suite in an existing salon and run your own client book.
- C$1k-4k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Small skin care clinic with treatment rooms
Open a small clinic with one or two treatment rooms and offer a full menu of facials and skin treatments.
- C$15k-60k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Small beauty studio or rented room
Open a small studio, or rent a treatment room in a salon, and offer a full menu of facials, waxing and nails.
- C$8k-40k
- Full-time
- Own premises
About these ideas
Look at a waxing studio in a rented room, a small nail salon with a storefront or a facial spa studio to see how different the setup can be. Before anything else, work out how much space you really need, what the lease or rent will cost each month, and how many regular clients it takes to cover it. Then check the licensing, insurance and health rules for your province and city.
More ideas
- Small aesthetics studio in a rented room
- Makeup and nail short-course workshops
- Small hair, nail and makeup training academy
- Private hair replacement studio
- Ear piercing studio space
- Small barber academy with a training floor
- Barber skills short courses and workshops
- Loctician in a rented salon suite
- Waxing studio in a rented room
- Body piercing studio
- Piercer in a rented room or chair
- Electrolysis room in a salon or wellness centre
- Tattoo removal from a rented salon room
- Foot spa studio
Questions
Should I rent a chair or suite before leasing my own storefront?
Renting a chair, room or salon suite is often a lower-commitment way to test demand and build a client base. Compare the rent terms, what is included, and whether you can set your own prices and hours before deciding on a full lease.
What licences or rules should I check before opening a beauty premises in Canada?
Requirements vary by province and municipality. Check whether your service needs a licence or registered qualification, what health and sanitation rules apply, and whether your city requires a business licence or premises inspection. Your local public health unit is a good place to start.
What costs should I plan for with a beauty business in my own space?
Think beyond rent. Check costs for equipment, supplies, insurance, sterilization, signage, utilities and any renovations. Also ask your landlord about lease length, deposits and rules on modifying the space, so you can estimate monthly break-even realistically.