Shi Digital
08 — Our Story

Making thousands beautiful.

Shi (ሺ) means thousands in Amharic. That's our mission, our name, and our promise.

Shi Digital Marketing is a Calgary-based studio for beauty, wellness, and local entrepreneurs — built by a stylist of 18 years who knows the chair, the classroom, and now blends that craft with modern design and AI.

Shi Digital
The Founder

Hi, I'm Solome — and I build beautiful businesses online.

For the women, creators, and professionals shaping their craft.

I'm originally from Ethiopia, where I grew up surrounded by tradition, color, and craft. The word "Shi" (ሺ) means "thousands" in Amharic. It's where the name Shi Digital Marketing comes from — and my mission with it: making thousands beautiful.

I've been a hair stylist for over 18 years. I've cut, colored, taught, and built relationships with hundreds of clients and students. I know the rhythm of a beauty business from the inside — the early mornings, the loyal regulars, the constant balance between artistry and entrepreneurship.

Years ago, I started learning the digital side too — earning my Diploma in Digital Marketing, becoming Certified in Google Ads, and most recently Certified in AI Automation. What I discovered: beauty businesses are constantly under-served online. The websites are clunky, the bookings are scattered, and the AI tools are built for tech companies, not for boutique studios.

So I built Shi Digital — to bring premium websites, smart automation, and intentional design to the industry I've called home for almost two decades. Every site I make, every AI I train, comes from someone who has actually been in the chair. One business, one client, one beautiful moment at a time — until we've reached thousands.

Solome Baraki · Founder · Calgary · Originally from Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Shi · Amharic
thousands

Making thousands beautiful.

Experience & Credentials

Two decades of craft, backed by modern certifications.

18+ Years

Hair Stylist · Beauty Educator

Digital Marketing

Diploma · Industry Certified

Google Ads

Certified Practitioner

AI Automation

Certified · Industry Specialist
What we believe

Three things we never compromise.

Intention

Made with care.

Every detail is built with care, never copy-pasted.

Transparency

Clear, line by line.

You see every line, every price, every decision.

Soul

For the makers.

Built for the women and creators behind every business.

Every client deserves a website that feels like home.
— Solome
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