Electrolysis room in a salon or wellness centre

Clients seeking permanent hair removal, plus referrals from estheticians, clinics and other beauty providers who don't offer electrolysis.

Per-session fees, with longer appointments for larger areas. Revenue grows with more booked hours, and you pay a monthly room rent or a share of income to the host.

• Precise, patient handling of fine equipment
• Hygiene and sterilization discipline
• Client communication and treatment planning
• Basic marketing and online booking

• Rules differ by province and municipality, so check your provincial regulator and local public health unit for training and inspection requirements
• The room itself may need to meet health unit standards for sterilization, sinks and surfaces, so check before signing a lease
• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether the host's policy covers you
• Read room rental agreements carefully for notice periods, rent increases and shared-client rules
• Rent is a fixed cost, so quiet months in winter or summer can squeeze income
• GST/HST registration may be needed once revenue passes the small supplier threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $6,000 to $18,000, depending on equipment, training and the room you rent. Rent is a fixed cost, so quiet months can squeeze income and are worth planning for.

Check your provincial regulator and local public health unit for training and inspection requirements. The room may need to meet health unit standards for sterilization, sinks and surfaces, so check before signing a lease. Also check whether the host's insurance covers you.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on your client numbers and pricing. Read rental agreements carefully for notice periods, rent increases and shared-client rules, as rent comes out before you take home income.