Sola Salons Galleria

This location rents private studios to independent professionals rather than operating a single salon with staff. The business describes itself as a private medical, wellness, salon and spa suite rental in the Houston Heights area, and says its community includes more than 20,000 independent business owners.

Salon suites are rented to hairstylists, estheticians, lash technicians, barbers, nail technicians, permanent makeup artists and massage therapists. Medical office space and therapy suites are offered to medical professionals, chiropractors, psychiatrists, IV therapists and wellness practitioners.

Each suite comes ready to use with furniture included. Suites have full-spectrum lighting, a shampoo bowl, a styling chair, sound-insulated walls and ventilation, and tenants can personalize the space with artwork, music, furniture and decor. Each suite has its own lock and a glass door with a key for that suite.

Tenants receive 24/7 access to their suite, though access hours vary by location. Building services include 24/7 security, utilities, Wi-Fi, instant hot water and on-site parking. Tenants pay one weekly fee that covers utilities and Wi-Fi, and the business says there are no additional fees.

According to the business, the cost of a suite is about the same as renting a chair or booth in a traditional salon. Tenants set their own service and product prices, choose the brands they carry, keep their profits, have exclusive use of their supplies and equipment, and set their own working hours.

Tenants operate as independent business owners in their own private studios, with control over pricing, products and schedules.

Private, fully equipped studios with full-spectrum lighting and sound-insulated walls.