Beautiful Lives. Built Here.
Building Real Assets for the Future of the Beauty Industry.
REAL ASSETS . REAL INCOME . REAL VALUE.
Accredited investors only
You work hard for your money.
Is it working that hard for you?
01
It shrinks every year.
Rising prices mean the same dollars buy less over time. Sitting still means falling behind.
02
It swings — hard.
Large ups and downs you do not control. Paper wealth can disappear in a week.
03
It's a second job.
Real estate works, but being the landlord means tenants, repairs, and late-night calls.
There's a fourth door
Own interests in professionally operated beauty real estate — recurring rent from dozens of tenants, without the day-to-day landlord work.
Beauty is Always in Demand.
In the 2008–09 recession, salons held up far better than the broader economy — and recovered faster. Our model leverages this inherent stability with the security of multi-tenant commercial real estate.
Recession Resilience
Recovery Velocity
Recurring, needs-based demand
Cuts, color, and nails come due every few weeks — clients delay, but rarely stop.
Can't be bought online
A service has to happen in person, in a physical space. E-commerce cannot replace it.
Affordable luxury
In downturns, consumers trade big purchases for small indulgences that make them feel good.
Diversified risks among 25-30 tenants
A suite building doesn't depend on one salon surviving a recession.
The Problem
Traditional Salons Are Failing.
And that’s the opportunity.
The commission-salon model is breaking under staffing shortages, rising costs, and unsustainable rents. The professionals inside those salons are walking out — and becoming entrepreneurs who need a place to work.
of salon owners cite staffing as their #1 challenge
rise in salon operating costs since 2019
average net margin for a traditional salon
Proven Operating Strategy
What is Belle Vie?
The commission-salon model is breaking under staffing shortages, rising costs, and unsustainable rents. The professionals inside those salons are walking out — and becoming entrepreneurs who need a place to work.
- Proprietary studio density optimization models.
- Turn-key infrastructure for independent professionals.
- Proven 92%+ average occupancy across stabilized assets.
Strategy Comparison
Traditional Salon
1 Major Tenant. High vacancy risk. Lower PSF yield.
Belle Vie Model
25-30 Tenants. Diversified risk. Maximized PSF yield.
A $112 Billion Industry. Still Growing.
U.S. hair, nail & skin care services (2026)
U.S. medical spa services, growing $1B+ a year
Hair, nail & skin care professionals (BLS, 2025)
Solo beauty salon businesses — 10 for every employer salon
Beauty is moving from big salons to private suites.
Sources: IBISWorld, Hair, Nail & Skin Care Services in the US (2026, via Boulevard); American Med Spa Association; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025 jobs: 670,800 hair, 201,800 nail, 104,200 skin care); U.S. Census Nonemployer Statistics, NAICS 812112 (2023).
Empowering Human Capital.
The beauty industry is shifting. Top-tier professionals are
leaving commission-based salons to become independent
business owners. We provide the real estate and infrastructure they need to succeed.
Independence
Professional autonomy and wealth creation for creators.
Institutional Quality
High-end environments that attract premium clientele.
Opening a salon costs $69K–$283K+. A suite costs $3K–$ 10k.
Four forces are moving beauty from big salons to private suites.
01
Better use of resources
Large salons carry idle chairs, reception staff, and shared floor. In a suite building, every studio is leased to a working professional.
25–30
rent-paying operators per building
02
Product costs
Color, product, and back-bar inventory keep rising. A salon owner absorbs it; a suite professional prices it into each service.
personal care prices, 12 mo. to Aug. 2026
03
Wage costs
Commission salons carry wages, payroll taxes, and training. Suite professionals are independent businesses, not employees.
median stylist wage, 2019 → 2025
04
Construction costs
Open-floor salons need costly plumbing, stations, and finishes. A suite build-out is standardized and shared across 28–30 tenants.
construction input prices, 12 mo. to Jul. 2026
Sources: BLS CPI, Aug. 2026 (personal care); BLS OEWS median hourly wage, hairdressers/hairstylists/cosmetologists, $12.54 (May 2019) vs. $17.21 (May 2025); AGC analysis of BLS PPI, inputs to new nonresidential construction, Jul. 2025–Jul. 2026.
UP-FRONT INVESTMENT BY FORMAT
Traditional Salon Build-Out Costs
Space & build-out
$34K–$170K
Working capital
$15K–$60K
Equipment & furniture
$7K–$23K
Opening inventory
$5K–$15K
Software & marketing
$3K–$33K
Licenses & insurance
$1K–$9K
Total Costs
$65K–$310K
WE BUILD IT ONCE.
25–30 BEAUTY ENTREPRENEURS BUILD THEIR BUSINESSES INSIDE IT.
Sources: Booksy, “Cost to Open a Hair Salon” (2026); HairSalonPro, “How Much Is a Salon Suite?” Industry estimates, not audited data.
Accredited investors only
25–30 Tenants. Not One.
Diversification built directly into the property — from day one.
TRADITIONAL SALON LEASE
- — One failure = 100% vacancy
- — Full revenue stops immediately
- — Months of costly re-leasing
BEAUTY CAPITAL SUITE PROPERTY
- ✓ 27–29 tenants keep paying
- ✓ One vacancy ≈ 3–4% of income
- ✓ Income continues while the suite re-leases
Accredited investors only
We Don't Just Own Real Estate.
We Create Exceptional Value. We Empower Beauty Entrepreneurs.
Many real estate investors understand buildings. Many beauty companies understand beauty professionals. Beauty Capital brings together real estate, operations, technology, and the entrepreneur ecosystem — creating a differentiated operating advantage.
Beautyprenuers OS™
An AI-powered operating platform connecting CRM, leasing, marketing automation, member support, and business intelligence.
Salon-suite development
Purpose-built studio design, density optimization, and amenities designed to attract and retain beauty entrepreneurs.
Proven Belle Vie Operations
12 years of real-world experience in leasing, member experience, retention, pricing, and day-to-day salon-suite operations.
Independent professionals
Deep understanding of what beauty entrepreneurs need to build their businesses.
Years in operation
Active Phoenix-area locations
Hair, nail & skin care professionals (BLS, 2025)
Dr. Kevin H. Choi
Founder & CEO
Beauty Capital + Belle Vie Salon Studios
Dr. Kevin H. Choi founded Belle Vie Salon Studios with a belief that beauty professionals deserved more than a place to work – they deserved the opportunity to build businesses of their own. Over 12 years, Belle Vie has evolved into an operating platform built around premium salon studios, independent beauty entrepreneurs, proven systems, and Beautypreneurs OS™. Beauty Capital brings that operating experience to commercial real estate – combining real assets, specialized development, proprietary technology, and a proven operating platform to pursue exceptional long-term value.
Belle Vie Proved the Model. Beauty Capital Is Built to Scale It.
Equity to Build. Refinance to Return.
PHASE 1 · MO. 0–9
Develop
~3 months for permits, ~6 months for build-out.
PHASE 2 · MO. 9–24
Lease Up
Studios lease up toward 90% occupancy.
PHASE 3 · YEAR 2–5
Grow NOI
Quarterly distributions begin once the property is stabilized. A refinance may return capital to investors.
PHASE 4 · YEAR 5+
Hold
Long-term cash flow and appreciation.
PHASE 4 · YEAR 5+
Exit
Potential sale or refinance.
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Proposed strategy for discussion. Timing of refinancing depends on property performance and credit markets and is not guaranteed.
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