Online wig and hairpiece store

People with hair loss from medical treatment or alopecia, people who want a style change, and costume or performance customers.

Profit on each item sold, plus optional paid extras such as a virtual consultation, basic styling or care products.

• Knowing wig types, caps and fibres
• Online selling and product photography
• Patience and sensitivity with customers

• Check whether you need to register for GST/HST once sales pass the small supplier threshold
• Import duties and shipping costs when buying from overseas suppliers, check with the Canada Border Services Agency
• Returns policy for hygiene items, make it clear before purchase
• Check with your municipality whether a home-based business licence is needed if you store stock at home
• Quebec sales need French-language website content, check the local rules

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on whether you hold stock or ship from a supplier, plus your website and photography. A small starting range keeps early spending manageable.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $5,000, depending on your range, marketing and how much fitting advice you offer. This is revenue before stock, shipping, returns and other costs.

Check GST/HST registration once sales pass the small supplier threshold, and import duties and shipping costs through the CBSA if buying overseas. Also check your returns policy for hygiene items, home-based licensing, and Quebec French-language website rules.