Sola Salons

Sola Salons is a suite-rental business rather than a salon with its own staff. Each suite is a private studio that an independent professional rents and runs as their own business. The company says it has worked with independent professionals for more than 20 years, that it has over 750 locations across the U.S. and Canada, and that it is home to over 20,000 independent beauty professionals. Each franchise location is independently owned and operated, and the company states it is not responsible for the operations, employment or personnel matters of franchise owners or the professionals who rent there.

Suites are move-in ready and fully furnished, with a styling chair, a shampoo bowl, full-spectrum lighting, instant hot water and ventilation. Shared amenities include on-site laundry, bathrooms, a breakroom and janitorial service, and the walls are sound-insulated. Each suite has a glass door with its own lock and key. Tenants pay one weekly fee that covers all utilities and Wi-Fi, and suite access is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, though hours vary by location. Free parking is available, and the listing mentions disabled access, a TV and Wi-Fi.

Tenants set their own service and product prices and keep all of their profits, including profit from product sales. They choose which brands and products to carry, set their own working hours and have exclusive use of their supplies and equipment. The company says a personal suite can cost about the same as renting a chair or booth in a shared salon.

The site lists hair services with prices for that location, including color to cover grey or for cosmetic purposes, color correction, highlights, blow-dries, relaxers, thermal straightening for curly hair, keratin treatments and extensions. Accepted payments include major credit cards, debit, cash and Buy Now, Pay Later. The site lists a 50% late-cancellation fee for cancellations less than 24 hours ahead and a full no-show fee, with the deposit kept and the difference charged.

Sola Salons provides the space, utilities and shared facilities, while each independent professional runs their own business, pricing, product choices and schedule.

Each suite is private and secured with its own glass door and lock.