Kimika Beauty Pro Inc.

What Kimika Beauty Pro Inc. does

Kimika Beauty Pro Inc. is a privately held Canadian corporation headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, founded in 2017 by Belinda Thornhill, a beauty-industry professional with more than 25 years of manufacturing experience. The company develops and sells professional-grade at-home waxing products built on three core technologies: hot wax (strip-free, microwavable bead formulations for sensitive skin and intimate areas), warm wax (microwavable mason-jar formulations applied with pelon strips for larger body areas), and cold sugar wax (natural sucrose/glucose/citric-acid formulation requiring no heating). The product portfolio spans wax jars and refill bags in multiple sizes and scents (lavender, coconut, raspberry, maple, aloe green tea, vanilla), pre-cut wax strips for face/body/bikini, complete kits bundling wax with applicators and pre/post care, accessories (exfoliating gloves and towels, applicator sticks, metal spatulas, strip rolls), and a dedicated men's line (Cocoa Edge) launched in March 2026 with mineral technology for coarser hair. Products are vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and packaged in recyclable glass mason jars.

The business operates a dual-channel distribution model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce through its Shopify storefront (kimikabeautypro.com) with bilingual English/French support and a Subscribe & Save recurring program offering 10% discounts on three-month intervals, alongside retail distribution through Canadian pharmacy chains (Rexall, Pharmachoice, IDA, Uniprix, Brunet, Jean Coutu, Familiprix, Proxim) and mass retail (Walmart Canada). Pricing spans roughly $12.95 CAD for accessories to $149.95 CAD for premium bundles. Customer segments are primarily women consumers seeking at-home professional hair removal, with emerging men consumers (via the Cocoa Edge line) and professional estheticians (including mobile waxers who value microwavable packaging) as secondary segments.

The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed venture capital or private equity funding, no headcount or revenue disclosures, and approximately 1 million cumulative users per its product collection page. Strategic activities in 2025-2026 include the men's line launch, a partnership with JEM Workshop (an adapted workplace supporting adults with diverse abilities), and trade show presence at the Pharmasave Canada Trade Show for retail-channel expansion. Marketing is driven by a content blog, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, email newsletter, and the #WaxWhisperer community hashtag.

Name

Kimika Beauty Pro Inc.

Legal name

Kimika Beauty Pro Inc.

Website

https://kimikabeautypro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kimika Beauty Pro Inc. is a Montreal-based Canadian brand, founded in 2017, that develops and sells professional-grade at-home waxing products (hot wax, warm wax, cold sugar wax) and accessories directly to consumers via Shopify and through Canadian pharmacy chains and Walmart Canada, serving primarily women and increasingly men seeking salon-quality hair removal at home.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

At-Home Hair Removal & Personal Care

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (45612), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Waxing & Depilatory Professional Products (CRABALAH)

Keywords

• At-home waxing products
• Professional hair removal
• Beauty wax kits
• Men's grooming wax
• Wax bundles accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Pointe-claire

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Online retail sales through company Shopify storefront (kimikabeautypro.com) selling wax products, kits, accessories, and body care products directly to consumers. One-time purchase and subscription options available.
2. Retail Distribution: Products sold through Canadian retail pharmacy chains (Rexall, Pharmachoice, IDA, Uniprix, Brunet, Jean Coutu, Familiprix, Proxim) and mass retail (Walmart Canada), generating wholesale revenue.
3. Subscription Revenue: Subscribe & Save program offering 10% discount on recurring orders delivered every 3 months, generating predictable recurring revenue from loyal customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kimika Beauty Pro Inc. manufactures and sells professional-grade at-home waxing products including hot wax, warm wax, and cold sugar wax formulations, complemented by ready-to-use wax strips, complete waxing kits, pre/post-wax body care items, and accessories. Products are sold under the Kimika brand through a Shopify e-commerce storefront and Canadian retail pharmacy and mass-market channels, with a new dedicated men's grooming line (Cocoa Edge) introduced in 2026.

Product overview

Kimika Beauty Pro Inc. offers a comprehensive at-home professional-grade waxing product portfolio built around three core wax technologies: Hot Wax (strip-free, for sensitive/intimate areas), Warm Wax (requires strips, for larger body areas), and Cold Sugar Wax (natural, no heating required). The product line includes: wax beads/jars in various sizes and scents (Lavender, Coconut, Raspberry, Maple, Aloe Green Tea, Vanilla); pre-filled Wax Strips for face, body, and bikini areas; complete Waxing Kits bundling wax with applicators, pre/post care products; Body Care products (pre-wax cleansers, post-wax lotions and oils, bump treatments); and Accessories (exfoliating gloves and towels, applicator sticks, metal spatulas, strip rolls). The company recently expanded into a dedicated Men's line (Cocoa Edge) featuring thicker-hair formulations. Products are microwavable for home convenience, cruelty-free, vegan, paraben-free, and packaged in recyclable/reusable glass mason jars. The portfolio architecture follows a base-product plus refill model, with bundled kits offering savings over individual components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lavender Love: Hot Wax for Sensitive Skin & Intimate Areas (300G) Microwavable hot wax in bead form, formulated with lavender essential oil for sensitive skin and intimate areas. Does not require strips; removes hair from the root with results lasting up to 5 weeks.
• Aloe Refresh: Hot Wax for Face & Body (300G) Hot wax with aloe and green tea, featuring a creamy texture for gentle hair removal on sensitive skin while remaining effective on strong and short hairs.
• Coconut Bliss: Bonus Size Warm Wax Jar (500G) Bonus-sized 500g warm wax in a microwavable mason jar with coconut fragrance for comprehensive body waxing on coarse and resistant hair.
• Raspberry Radiance: Bonus Size Wax Jar (500G) Bonus-sized raspberry-scented warm wax jar for comprehensive body waxing, providing long-lasting supply for multiple waxing sessions.
• Unscented Cold Sugar Wax Kit for Face & Body Complete cold sugar wax kit for at-home hair removal. Includes 300g cold sugar wax, post-depilatory Vitamin E lotion, pre-depilatory cleanser, wooden applicators, and pelon wax strips. Natural ingredients, suitable for all body areas.
• Maple Magic: Cold Sugar Wax for Face & Body (500G) Cold sugar wax with maple syrup extract, suitable for face and body. Ancient waxing practice combined with fabric strip for thorough hair removal from coarse to finest strands.
• Cocoa Edge: Hot Wax for Men (200G) Hot wax specifically formulated for men's thicker, coarser hair. Part of the dedicated men's grooming line with mineral technology that grips hair rather than skin.
• Flawless Face Wax Strips Ready-to-use wax strips specifically designed for facial hair removal. Quick, mess-free application for smooth results.
• Glow & Go Wax Strips: Legs & Body Wax strips designed for legs and larger body areas. Provides efficient hair removal with exfoliating benefits.
• Soft & Smooth Wax Strips: Bikini & Face Wax strips designed for bikini and facial areas. Gentle formulation suitable for sensitive skin zones.
• Waxing Newbies: Beginner's Waxing Starter Bundle All-inclusive beginner's kit for at-home waxing journey. Includes everything needed to start professional at-home waxing with user-friendly instructions and premium-quality products.
• Complete Premium Glow Bundle Comprehensive all-in-one waxing bundle including 4 types of wax (Raspberry Warm, Aloe Green Tea Hot, Lavender Hot, Cold Maple Sugar), all strips and applicators, pre/post wax care products, and exfoliating tools.
• Luxury At-Home Spa Experience Bundle Luxury spa bundle featuring Bonus Size Coconut Warm Wax Jar (500G) and Vanilla Hot Wax Face Kit for a premium at-home waxing experience.
• Smooth Start: Pre-Waxing Cleanser Pre-waxing cleanser for perfect skin preparation. Removes oils and impurities to ensure effective hair removal from the root.
• Nourish & Flourish: Vitamin E Post-Lotion Post-waxing vitamin E lotion that soothes, hydrates, and keeps skin silky smooth after waxing sessions.
• Soothe & Smooth: Lavender Mint Wax Off Dry Body Oil Wax-off dry body oil with lavender and mint scent. Removes wax residue while soothing skin after hair removal.
• Cocoa Edge Bye Bye Bumps Post-Wax Treatment Post-waxing treatment formulated to prevent and reduce ingrown hairs and bumps. Available in both women's and men's versions.
• Glam Glove: Exfoliating Companion Professional-grade exfoliating glove that buffs away dry, dull skin and promotes cell turnover. Skin becomes noticeably softer and more supple within two weeks of regular use.
• Back to Smooth: Exfoliating Towel Dual-textured exfoliating towel designed for hard-to-reach areas like the back. Gently exfoliates to remove dead skin cells and impurities.
• The Perfect Pair: 40 Wax Strips & 15 Waxing Sticks Essential accessory kit containing 40 pelon strips (2\" x 9\") and 15 wood applicator sticks for use with warm wax products.
• Silky Glide: Metal Depilatory Spatula Professional-grade metal spatula for precise wax application. Ensures even distribution and professional results.
• Peel & Reveal: Wax Strip Pelon Roll Individual pelon/wax strip roll for use with warm wax products. Allows custom sizing for various body areas.
• Subscribe & Save Subscription Program Recurring delivery subscription offering 10% savings on all products with automatic shipment every 3 months, generating predictable recurring revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Results last 4-5 weeks depending on hair growth cycle
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JEM WorkshopcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025Partnership with JEM Workshop, an adapted workplace that empowers adults with diverse abilities through meaningful employment. At Kimika, beauty is more than skin deep, and the company is proud to support inclusive employment through this partnership.
• Pharmasave CanadaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 May 2025Kimika participated in the Pharmasave Canada Trade Show (Booth 7254) to connect with pharmacy retailers, share professional at-home waxing solutions designed for pharmacy retail, and build relationships with potential retail partners.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GiGi (Honee): GiGi is one of the most established professional-grade at-home waxing brands in North America, selling hard wax, soft wax, and sugar wax through retail and DTC channels — directly comparable to Kimika's core product set, target customer (women seeking at-home waxing), and distribution model.
• Andrea Modesto Waxing: Andrea (Andrea Modesto) is a professional wax brand offering hard and strip wax for both salon and at-home users, overlapping directly with Kimika's professional-heritage positioning and product formats.
• MOOM: MOOM is an organic sugar-wax brand marketed for natural at-home hair removal, with a comparable single-ingredient focus to Kimika's Cold Sugar Wax line and a similar direct-to-consumer plus retail footprint.
• European Wax Center: European Wax Center is a U.S. specialty retailer entirely focused on waxing services, making it a strong category peer; the difference is the service-led (salon) model versus Kimika's at-home product model, but the target consumer and category expertise overlap.
• Starpil: Starpil produces professional-grade hard and soft waxes sold both to estheticians and to at-home consumers, with a similar 'salon-quality at home' positioning to Kimika and a comparable SKU range.

Broad incumbents

• Veet (Reckitt): Veet, owned by Reckitt, is one of the largest global depilatory brands, with creams, gels, and wax strips sold in nearly every major retailer; it competes with Kimika for the same at-home hair-removal consumer but at a much larger scale and broader price architecture.
• Nair (Church & Dwight): Nair is a mass-market depilatory brand owned by Church & Dwight, competing with Kimika in the same at-home hair-removal shelf set but with substantially broader scale, mass distribution, and chemical-cream-based product formats.
• Sally Hansen (Church & Dwight): Sally Hansen sells at-home wax strips and depilatory products through mass retail and drugstores; it overlaps with Kimika's strip and pre-made wax categories as part of a much broader nail-and-beauty portfolio rather than a waxing-specialist focus.

Emerging players

• Billie's: Billie's is a digitally-native women's grooming brand (acquired by Edgewell) focused on razors and body care; it competes with Kimika for the same women's personal-care consumer through DTC channels rather than through a wax-specialist positioning.
• Flamingo: Flamingo is a women's body-grooming brand (launched by Harry's) selling razors, wax strips, and body care direct-to-consumer; it competes for the same women's at-home grooming customer but with a razors-first product mix rather than wax.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kimikabeautypro
• Facebookfacebook.com/kimikabeautypro
• Instagraminstagram.com/kimikabeautypro
• TikToktiktok.com/@kimikabeautypro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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