Sola Salons Shadowlake

Sola Salons is a suite-rental business rather than a salon with staff. Independent professionals lease their own private suite and run their own business inside it. The business describes itself as having the largest community of independent studio owners, and states it has worked with salon professionals for more than 20 years.

The suites are private and fully equipped. Each has a glass door with its own lock and key, full-spectrum lighting, a shampoo bowl and a styling chair, and renters have 24/7 access, though hours vary by location. Renters pay one weekly fee that covers utilities and Wi-Fi, and the facts list no additional fees.

The Shadowlake location sits at the southwest corner of 72nd and 370 in Shadow Lake Towne Center, between Carhartt and Victoria's Secret. Nearby tenants include JCPenney, Hy-Vee, Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse. Confidential tours of that location can be arranged on request.

New renters receive a start-up manual with a checklist, forms, tips on obtaining a salon license and other permits, and studio setup guidance. Ongoing business support covers insurance, equipment, paint, credit card processing, retail and distributor contacts.

Each location and each professional business within it is independently owned and operated, and the business states it is not responsible for the operations, employment or personnel matters of franchise owners or independent professionals. The business also hosts community events for local renters, such as cocktail parties and family picnics.

Suites are rented to independent professionals who run their own businesses, with the business supplying the space and support rather than staffing the services.