Eyebrow threading and shaping studio

Rent a small suite or chair and offer threading, waxing and tinting to walk-in and booked clients.

Beauty therapist shaping a client's eyebrows with thread in a salon.

Startup costC$3k to C$12k

Monthly revenueC$2k to C$8k

Time needed20+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

C$3k-12k
Part-time
Own premises
Licence or permit needed

Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.

What it is

A small eyebrow studio, in a rented salon suite, a chair in an existing salon, or a mall kiosk or small unit. You shape brows by threading or waxing, and add tinting or lamination as extras.

Your first three steps

Check your province's requirements for esthetics or threading training and complete a recognized course if needed
Visit local salons and suite rentals to compare rent, foot traffic and what nearby brow studios charge
Set up online booking and a social media page with before-and-after photos, then offer a few introductory appointments

Who pays

Local women and men who want regular brow upkeep, often every 3 to 5 weeks, plus clients getting ready for events.

How it makes money

A set price per appointment, with add-ons like tinting, brow lamination and upgrades. Repeat clients and quick appointments are what build income.

Skills that help

Steady hands and an eye for detail
Threading or waxing technique
Customer service and hygiene
Booking and time management

Watch out for

Whether your province or municipality requires an esthetician or personal services licence for threading and waxing, check with your provincial regulator and local public health unit
Public health rules on sanitation, single-use items and waxing hygiene, check with your local health unit
Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether your landlord requires it
Allergic reactions to tints and skin sensitivity, do patch tests and keep client records
Collecting GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start an eyebrow threading studio?

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on whether you rent a suite, a chair or a small unit, plus your supplies and insurance. Treat this as a rough estimate.

How much can an eyebrow studio earn?

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how many clients you book, your prices and any extras such as tinting or lamination. This is revenue, before rent and supplies.

What licences or rules should I check for an eyebrow studio in Canada?

Check with your provincial regulator and local public health unit whether threading and waxing need an esthetician or personal services licence. Also check sanitation and hygiene rules, landlord insurance requirements, patch testing for tint reactions, and GST/HST registration past the small supplier threshold.