Sola Salons Wayne

Sola Salons is a company that rents private salon suites to independent salon professionals rather than employing stylists. Renters run their own businesses from their suite, so the arrangement suits people who want to be their own boss without building out a space themselves.

The Scottsdale Shea location sits in the Village at Shea shopping center, on the northeast corner of Scottsdale and Shea. It offers 1, 2 and 3 chair studios and leases space to salons, spas and barbershops. The company describes these studios as top rated.

Suites come fully furnished and ready to use, with full-spectrum lighting, a shampoo bowl, a styling chair, sound insulated walls and ventilation. Each suite has a glass door with its own lock and key. Renters can set their own schedule and decorate the space, and suite access is 24/7, though hours vary by location.

Renters pay one weekly fee that covers utilities and Wi-Fi. The company says its fees are straightforward and its billing is simplified. The location also has 24/7 security, on-site laundry, bathroom facilities, a spacious breakroom and janitorial service.

Renters receive liability insurance and disability insurance, the latter available in certain areas. The start-up support covers studio setup, insurance, equipment, credit card processing and retail support with distributor contacts. A start-up manual includes forms and tips for getting a salon license and other permits. Renters also get discounts on retail, online scheduling offers, continuing education and access to industry events.

The company hosts community gatherings for renters, such as cocktail parties and family picnics. It says it has more than 20,000 independent business owners in its community.

Renters run independent businesses and choose their own brands, products and schedules, keeping all profits from what they sell. The company's role is to provide the space, insurance and start-up support.

A furnished, private suite setting within a shopping center, with a shared breakroom and a community feel from company events.