Laser hair removal from a rented treatment room

Adults who want long-term hair reduction, including women, men and people who are tired of shaving or waxing. Many are regulars who return for a course of sessions.

You charge per session, per area or for a package of sessions paid upfront. Course packages bring repeat visits. Your costs are room rent, device lease or repayments, consumables and insurance.

• Careful, detail-focused hands-on work
• Comfortable discussing skin and body topics respectfully
• Booking and client follow-up
• Learning safety procedures for laser equipment

• Laser devices used for hair removal are generally medical devices, so check the device has the right Health Canada licence before buying or leasing
• Provincial rules on who can operate lasers and whether medical oversight is needed differ, so check with your provincial health regulator
• Commercial general liability and professional insurance that specifically covers laser treatments
• Risk of burns or pigmentation changes if skin type is assessed wrongly, so use patch tests, consent forms and written records
• Eye protection, room safety signage and a clear rental agreement with the host business

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on whether you buy or lease the laser device and what the room rental costs. Renting a room can mean lower fixed costs than your own premises.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many clients book, your pricing and how many days you rent the room. The estimates assume at least about 15 hours a week.

Check that the device has the right Health Canada licence before buying or leasing. Check with your provincial health regulator about who can operate lasers and whether medical oversight is needed. Also confirm your insurance specifically covers laser treatments.