Amara Salon Suites

Amara Salon Suites is a salon suite building at 1641 West Girard Avenue in Philadelphia. It rents private suites to independent local beauty professionals, and the business describes itself as a community of beauty entrepreneurs.

Suites are meant for established professionals who already have a solid client base. Each suite owner sets their own pricing, chooses the products they sell and keeps the profits. Rent is charged weekly, leases run from six to twenty-four months, and a non-refundable $55 application fee applies. Pricing varies by suite size, window setting and plumbing. Tenants arrange their own licenses, certifications, federal tax ID, Pennsylvania registration, insurance, municipal compliance and health department approvals.

The building is open to the public Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Outside those hours, entry is arranged by the individual provider. Each provider works by appointment only, and walk-ins are not accepted. A free tour of about 15 minutes is available for prospective tenants. Utilities and free Wi-Fi are included in rent, the property is monitored around the clock, and professional cleaning is provided. Reusable towels are supplied with valet pickup Monday to Friday, and a kitchenette offers water, coffee and snacks. Suites can be customized with art, furniture and decor.

An independent suite model in which each professional runs their own business, sets prices and chooses products.