The fastest ROI
Of all the businesses we build, beauty offers the fastest return on investment right now.
Beauty startups · Our specialty
Start a beauty business in Canada, from first plan to first client.
Body contouring, hydradermabrasion, microneedling and more. We help you plan it, fund it, build the space, learn the craft and open your doors, with the same guide beside you the whole way.
Why beauty?
Why start a beauty business?
“We build all businesses, but we specialize in beauty startups right now because it offers the fastest ROI with low overhead.”
The Shaped JT teamLean to run
Many treatments need little more than a calm room, the right machine and your skill, which keeps overhead low.
Room-sized
A spare bedroom or basement can become a professional studio. When you’re ready for a storefront, we help you find one.
Beauty is our specialty right now, not our whole identity. See the other businesses we build
Six ways to begin
Choose your beauty business.
Start with one service or combine a few. On your planning call, we’ll talk through what fits your space, your budget and your goals.
Body contouring
Non-invasive body contouring built on muscle stimulation and slimming technology, such as ultrasonic cavitation or radiofrequency. It’s what our two signature machines are made for.
Hydradermabrasion
A water-based skin treatment that combines exfoliation with serum infusion. A natural fit for a calm, welcoming studio.
Microneedling
A collagen-focused skin treatment that clients often ask about for the appearance of scars, fine lines and stretch marks.
Laser hair removal
A service clients look for when they want an alternative to routine shaving and waxing, offered in a private studio you design.
Tattoo removal
Tattoo removal takes place over multiple sessions, so each client returns for a series of appointments.
Microscopic hair analysis
A close-up look at hair strands and the scalp under magnification, followed by personalized recommendations. It’s an assessment, not a medical diagnosis.
A note on results: every body and every skin is different. We describe what each treatment is, and we never promise specific outcomes.
Machines & equipment
Two signature machines for body contouring.
Non-invasive body contouring technology, paired with the hands-on training to use it well.
The Shaped Slimming Machine
Our slimming machine brings non-invasive body contouring technology into your studio.
The Shaped Muscle Stimulation Machine
a.k.a. the Booty Plumping Machine
Our muscle stimulation machine adds non-invasive muscle stimulation to your body contouring menu.
- Equipment, hands-on training and certification, planned together
- Flexible purchase and financing options
- Room to grow: add another machine or service when you’re ready
Training & certification
Hands-on training, certified in as little as a day.
Training is hands-on and tailored to you or your team. Certify in one 8-hour day or two 10-hour days, whichever suits your schedule.
- Owner only
- Owner + 1 employee
- Owner + 2 or more
- Group sessions & events
Bronze Certification
$399 CAD
Other training pricing varies by machine.
Group sessions and events happen occasionally, and we post them on Instagram. And yes, it’s always a fun time during training sessions!
Your studio
From spare room to med-spa-style studio.
Most beauty services need very little space. We start with pen and paper, your measurements and your style, then sketch and renovate a room that feels calm, professional and completely yours.
- Smaller renovations usually take under 12 hours; larger ones, a few days.
- Prefer a storefront? We help you find a commercial space.
- Nearly every renovation includes a surprise element.
Success stories
Owners who started right where you are.
A basement turned into a beauty bar. A business that helped buy a home. A brand-new beginning. Press play and hear it from the owners themselves.
Shanna · Sculpted Beauty Bar
Why Shanna built a business in her basement
She turned her basement into a beauty bar and now lives life on her terms.
Sunni Yaremchuk · Shaped JT startup
Sunni built a business and bought a home in two years
From first appointment to front door keys in two years.
Trisha · Bliss Body Boutique
Trisha’s journey: turning adversity into triumph
How Bliss Body Boutique became a new beginning.
Experience a treatment at our North Vancouver studio. Curious how it feels from the client’s chair? Book a treatment and see our studio for yourself.
Start where you are. A spare room is enough.
Real studios, real owners
Good questions
Beauty startups, answered.
Which beauty business should I start?
It depends on your space, your goals and your budget. On your planning call, we’ll talk through options like body contouring, hydradermabrasion, microneedling, laser hair removal, tattoo removal and microscopic hair analysis, and help you design a beauty business that fits your life.
What does a body contouring business offer?
A body contouring business offers non-invasive services built on technology such as muscle stimulation and slimming, including ultrasonic cavitation or radiofrequency. Our two signature machines, the Shaped Slimming Machine and the Shaped Muscle Stimulation Machine, are made for this kind of studio. Every body is different, so we never promise specific results.
How does training and certification work?
Training is hands-on and tailored to you or your team: owner only, owner plus one employee, or owner plus two or more, with occasional group sessions posted on Instagram. You can certify in one 8-hour day or two 10-hour days. Bronze Certification is $399 CAD, and other training pricing varies by machine.
How much does it cost to start a beauty business?
Every startup is different, so we don’t publish one price. Your investment depends on the services, equipment, space and training you choose. We offer flexible purchase and financing options, and we help you build realistic projections and prepare your loan applications. Explore financial advisory.
Can I run a beauty business from home?
Yes. Many beauty services need very little space, so a spare bedroom or basement can become a professional studio. Shanna of Sculpted Beauty Bar built her business in her basement, and our own studio began in a compact condo in North Vancouver.
Can I experience a treatment first?
Yes. You can book a treatment at our North Vancouver studio and experience it from the client’s chair. Book a treatment.
Your next chapter
Where do I start?
Choose your door and tell us about your dream. There are no pushy sales calls here: when you’re ready, we’ll schedule a planning call to listen to your goals and map out a business that fits your life.
