Sola Salons Wayne

Sola Salons runs salon suite studios for people who want to operate their own beauty business. Instead, it rents private studios to independent professionals, among them waxers, tattoo artists, nail techs, permanent makeup artists, medical spa practitioners, massage therapists, makeup artists, lash techs, laser hair removal technicians, health and wellness professionals, hair stylists, hair extension specialists, estheticians, brow techs and barbers.

Renters who are starting out get a salon suite start-up manual with checklists, forms and tips on obtaining a salon license and other licenses and permits. Studio setup support covers insurance, the equipment a studio needs and paint. The company also shares credit card processing tips, retail support and distributor contacts.

Studio owners have access to liability insurance and disability insurance, with the disability option available in certain areas. Other benefits include retail discounts, special offers for online scheduling, continuing education programs and access to industry events. The company hosts community gatherings for local studio owners, such as cocktail parties and family picnics, and describes its community of independent studio owners as the largest of its kind.

The Great Bridge location sits in Cedar Lakes Center in Chesapeake's South Battlefield area, directly off Cedar Road. The shopping center has a mix of retailers and services, ample parking and large windows. Each Sola location is independently owned and operated, and each professional or business working in a studio runs its own operations; Sola Salons does not manage their daily work or personnel matters.

Treats each renter as an independent business owner, with practical help on setup, licensing, insurance and the early steps of running a studio.

A studio in a shopping center with ample parking and large windows.