I’d budget for the first month - not just the kit price. In the article’s Ontario example, starting costs range from $357.90 to $499.18 CAD, including training and 13% HST, with some room supplies already on hand.
I compare three options: a basic blade kit, a higher-priced #10R kit and a kit bundled with online training. The choice depends on what you already own, what’s missing and what you’ll spend replacing supplies.
Quick Comparison
| Cost or feature | Basic setup | #10R kit setup | Training bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertised kit price | $59.99 CAD | $159.95 CAD | $399.95 CAD |
| Training | Bought separately | Bought separately | Included |
| First-month cash outlay* | $357.90 CAD | $453.97 CAD | $499.18 CAD |
| Partial consumable cost per treatment | $0.83 CAD | $1.91 CAD | $1.91 CAD |
First-month figures assume 20 treatments and include the listed add-ons, training and Ontario HST. Per-treatment figures cover only a blade, four wipes and 2 mL of oil.
My buying rule: <u>check the contents before comparing prices</u>. Add missing skincare, PPE, cleaning and sharps-disposal costs; confirm shipping and blade fit; and check whether the training meets your local and insurer requirements. Then allow for practice use and waste before counting how many clients your stock can serve.
Dermaplaning Starter Kits: Upfront vs. Ongoing Costs
1. Basic Professional Setup
Included Supplies and Training
THE BASICS #10 Premium Blade Starter Kit comes with 100 blades and a reusable handle, not a full set of treatment products. Budget separately for cleanser, oil, aftercare hydrator, gloves, gauze and sharps supplies. Before ordering extra blades, check that they fit the handle. This is the lowest-cost entry option, but also the least complete.
Training isn’t included. The online course costs $199.99 CAD.
First-Month Spending
The basic kit and add-ons total $92.84 CAD before tax. Add the $199.99 CAD training course, and the subtotal reaches $292.83 CAD. That covers the basic kit, a $14.95 CAD sharps container, a $12.95 CAD blade remover and $4.95 CAD facial oil. Shipping and any missing skincare or protective supplies cost extra.
Subtract the cost of supplies you already have from the subtotal. Check your stock levels and sterilization process first: a reusable handle still needs cleaning and sterilization, so those costs don’t disappear.
Once you start using the kit, blades become the main repeat purchase.
Restocking and Cost per Treatment
Replacement blades cost $29.95 CAD per 100-pack, or about $0.30 CAD each. At one blade per client, ten treatments use about $3.00 CAD in replacement blades. Count only blades and consumables as recurring costs; handles and forceps are reused. Replace disposal containers when they’re full.
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2. Complete Treatment Starter Kit
Included Supplies and Training
This step up puts more of your budget toward treatment supplies, but you’ll still need to pay for consumables. The Essentials #10R Starter Kit costs $159.95 CAD and includes 100 blades and a reusable handle. Training is separate, as are cleanser, aftercare and disposables. The BPS Pro Series Facial Backbar Skincare Trio costs $89.95 CAD.
First-Month Spending
Adding the skincare trio and core disposables brings first-month spending to $296.74 CAD before tax, excluding training and shipping. This setup covers more supplies and exceeds the stated $199 CAD free-shipping threshold. You’ll still need a separate budget for gloves, gauze, disinfectant, sunscreen and other missing supplies.
For 20 appointments in the first month, plan for at least 20 sterile blades and 20 pairs of gloves, plus a 10% to 20% reserve for setup errors, damaged packaging or unexpected bookings. The kit has enough blades for those appointments; skincare and disposables are the cost constraint.
Restocking and Cost per Treatment
Replacement Swann Morton #10R blades cost approximately $109.95 CAD per 100, putting the recurring blade-only cost at about $1.10 CAD per treatment. Add only the skincare, gloves, gauze and aftercare used for each appointment to that treatment’s cost. Track usage over the first 10–20 appointments, then set reorder points based on weekly bookings and shipping lead time.
3. Starter Bundle with Training
Included Supplies and Training
Dermaplaning Supplies Canada lists The Essentials Student Bundle at $399.95 CAD, including online certification and a starter kit. Assess the reusable handle, sterile blades, and any prep or aftercare products separately from the training. Also check exactly which documents come with the bundle.
Online certification does not replace supervised practice or local licensing requirements. This is a training-plus-inventory purchase, rather than a kit alone.
First-Month Spending
This option has the highest upfront cost, but it includes both training and supplies. The comparison comes down to what you pay upfront and what you get.
Buying the course and Essentials #10R Kit separately costs $359.94 CAD - about $40 less than the bundle. But that difference only represents a like-for-like saving if the skincare, documents, and tools match.
If you already have a treatment room, budget $399.95 CAD for the bundle and add only the supplies you’re missing. Shipping is typically free on orders over $199 CAD, so the bundle should qualify under current terms.
Restocking and Cost per Treatment
After your first order, consumables determine the bundle’s cost per treatment. Treat training as a one-time expense: spread across 100 paid treatments, it adds about $2.00 CAD per service.
Recurring costs come from items such as blades, cleanser, and aftercare products. Subtract any blades used during training from your opening stock before working out how many paying clients the bundle can serve.
First-Month Spending by Starter Option
Here’s how the three options compare under the same launch conditions: an Ontario order checked on October 15, 2026, with 20 treatments planned for month one. The business already has a treatment bed, magnifying lamp, linens, cleanser, moisturiser, and general sanitation supplies. It still needs training and dermaplaning-specific supplies. All amounts are in CAD.
Prices and package details were checked on October 15, 2026.
The table compares first-month cash outlay, not long-term running costs.
| First-month cost | Basic setup | Complete kit | Training bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kit or bundle: advertised price | THE BASICS #10: $59.99 | THE ESSENTIALS #10R: $159.95 | THE ESSENTIALS STUDENT BUNDLE: $399.95 |
| Separate equipment | $42.85: handle, blade remover and sharps container | $27.90: blade remover and sharps container | $27.90: blade remover and sharps container |
| Initial consumables bought separately | $4.95: facial oil | $4.95: facial oil | $4.95: facial oil |
| Missing supplies | $8.95: aftercare cards | $8.95: aftercare cards | $8.95: aftercare cards |
| Separate training | $199.99 | $199.99 | Included - $0 extra |
| Subtotal | $316.73 | $401.74 | $441.75 |
| HST (13%) | $41.17 | $52.23 | $57.43 |
| Cash paid before eligible ITCs | $357.90 | $453.97 | $499.18 |
Starter stock covers month one, so these totals don’t include replenishment. Each subtotal counts every item once and leaves out supplies already on hand. The training bundle uses one advertised price because its internal price breakdown isn’t disclosed. Orders over $199 CAD qualify for free shipping across Canada.
GST/HST registrants may later recover eligible tax through input tax credits (ITCs). Ontario’s HST rate is 13%.
Beyond the launch spend, per-treatment costs depend on replacing blades and other consumables as they’re used.
Repeat Purchases and Cost per Treatment
First-month kit prices show what you’ll spend to get started. Repeat purchases determine the cost per treatment.
Budget for one sterile blade, four wipes and - only if the protocol calls for it - 2 mL of facial oil per treatment. These estimates assume no practice use. Allow 5% to 10% waste for liquids and packaged textiles, plus one spare blade for every 20 to 25 treatments. Price liquids and creams by the measured mL or g used.
| Supply | Pack size or unit | Price (CAD) | Estimated treatments supported | Cost per treatment (CAD) | Replacement frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 Premium Stainless Steel blades | 25 blades | $12.95 | 25 maximum | $0.52 | Per client |
| #10R Swann Morton blades | 25 blades | $39.95 | 25 maximum | $1.60 | Per client |
| 4 × 4 esthetic wipes | 200 wipes | $11.50 | 50 at four wipes | $0.23 | Per client |
| Facial oil, where required | 118 mL | $4.95 | 59 at 2 mL | $0.08 | When empty |
| Disposable face mask, optional unless protocol-required | 1 mask | $1.75 | 1 | $1.75 when used | Per client |
| Reusable handle | One handle | $14.95 | No per-treatment depletion | Excluded from consumable subtotal | When no longer serviceable |
| Sharps container | 5.1 L | $14.95 | Depends on fill limit | Allocate by actual treatments served | At fill limit |
| Protocol-dependent supplies: gloves, gauze, cleanser, preparation products, serum, moisturiser, sunscreen, table coverings, printed materials and aftercare cards | Varies | Price from actual invoices | Depends on usage | Excluded from verified subtotal | As used |
Blade cost = pack price ÷ blade count × blades used per treatment.
For the #10 blade, $12.95 ÷ 25 × 1 = about $0.52 per treatment. Wipes cost $11.50 ÷ 200 × 4 = $0.23 per treatment.
A 25-blade pack covers at most 25 treatments. Practice use and dropped or damaged blades reduce that total. With 5% blade wastage, expect roughly 23–24 treatments per pack.
For liquids, divide the bottle volume by the measured dose, then reduce the treatment count to allow for waste. If you use a product across several services, charge only the amount used for dermaplaning to this treatment. Count preparation products and oil separately only when the protocol uses both.
Replace sharps containers at the fill limit set by local rules, and price disposal separately. Keep handles, sharps disposal and training in launch costs rather than the verified consumable subtotal.
| Starter approach | Known repeat-use subtotal per treatment* | Restocking check after 20 treatments |
|---|---|---|
| Basic setup | $0.83: #10 blade, four wipes, 2 mL oil | Check blade stock after practice use |
| Complete kit | $1.91: #10R blade, four wipes, 2 mL oil | Check blades, skincare, optional masks and aftercare cards |
| Training bundle | $1.91: same #10R blade assumption | Check blades, printed materials and short-yield products |
These partial subtotals use the replacement-pack prices above. They exclude waste, other protocol-dependent supplies and optional masks. Add those costs from actual invoices.
After 20 treatments with no practice use or waste, a 25-blade replacement pack has five blades left. The 100-blade starter stock described earlier has 80 left. At these usage rates, the 200-wipe pack and 118 mL oil bottle also have stock remaining.
Cost Trade-Offs and Buying Checklist
Compare the launch-ready cost, not just the kit price. Check itemized contents rather than relying on labels such as ‘Basics,’ ‘Essentials’ or ‘Student.’
Use the first-month and per-treatment totals above to choose a starter option that fits your budget and needs.
| Approach | Cost advantages | Cost drawbacks | Best-fit business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic setup | Lowest entry price. | Skincare, PPE, sharps disposal and sanitation supplies may require separate purchases. | Clinics that already have backbar stock and safety protocols. |
| Complete treatment kit | Groups core treatment tools in one purchase. | Each included item needs to fit your protocol. | New clinics or solo practitioners starting dermaplaning. |
| Bundle with training | Includes training and a starter kit. | Costs more upfront and may still lack required supplies or enough stock for the first month. | Students or professionals adding dermaplaning as a service who also need training. |
Match quantities to first-month bookings plus practice use. Extra stock ties up cash, while missing supplies mean additional orders. Buy training only if it meets your licensing and insurer requirements.
Before ordering, check these details against your expected first-month demand:
- Price and contents: Verify the current price, item counts, blade fit and pack sizes.
- Eligibility and coverage: Get written confirmation of eligibility, certificate acceptance and liability coverage.
- Safe client care: Include sanitation, disinfection, PPE, waste handling and client-care supplies.
- Delivered cost: Confirm shipping costs, order minimums, delivery timing and applicable taxes.
- Expected use: Estimate how many blades and masks, and how much cleanser and aftercare product, each appointment will require.
FAQs
How many treatments will cover my startup costs?
A typical professional starter kit from Dermaplaning Supplies Canada contains enough materials for more than 25 treatments. At an average service price of CA$125.00, your first 25 treatments bring in approximately CA$3,125.00 in revenue - enough to cover the upfront cost of your starter kit and certification.
Each kit includes the surgical-grade tools and supplies you need to begin offering treatments at your clinic once you’ve completed your training and introduced the service.
How can I verify my insurer accepts online training?
Send your insurance provider the dermaplaning course details and your certificate of completion. Ask them to confirm that the training meets your policy’s coverage requirements for professional practice.
Online training from Dermaplaning Supplies Canada teaches safety protocols, blade handling and client consultation techniques in line with Canadian standards. However, insurance requirements vary by policy.
When does buying blades in bulk make financial sense?
Buying blades in bulk can lower costs when you perform several treatments each week. Tiered pricing can cut your per-blade cost when you switch from smaller packages to boxes of 100 blades.
Ordering from Dermaplaning Supplies Canada also helps keep inventory predictable while avoiding exchange-rate fluctuations, import duties and customs fees. Free shipping on orders over CAD $199 adds to the savings.