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Sola Salons

Salon suites · 22 locations

Sola Salons rents private salon suites to independent beauty professionals, who run their own businesses from the space. The business says it has the largest community of independent studio owners, a claim it makes about itself.

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Sola Salons rents private salon suites to independent beauty professionals, who run their own businesses from the space. The business says it has the largest community of independent studio owners, a claim it makes about itself.

Renters get help getting started. The business provides a start-up manual with forms, tips and information on setting up a business, guidance on obtaining a salon license and other licenses and permits, and studio setup details covering insurance, equipment and paint. It also offers credit card processing tips and retail support with distributor contacts.

The Park Ridge location has two entrances, parking and a private training room, and offers a range of studio styles. It is near the Pickwick Theatre, a Metra station, Whole Foods and several restaurants.

Renters can access liability insurance and disability insurance, the latter available in certain areas. Other renter benefits include retail discounts, special offers for online scheduling and continuing education programs. The business also hosts community events for renters, such as cocktail parties, family picnics and industry events.

Each location is independently owned and operated. Sola Salons states that it is not responsible for the operations, employment and personnel matters of franchise owners or independent salon professionals.

Supports independent beauty professionals in running their own studios, with startup guidance, insurance access and continuing education.

Locations in Chicago

Locations in other areas

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Photos

  • Hallway with glass doors to private salon suites and benches
  • Salon suite with styling chairs, blue armchairs and product shelves
  • Two styling stations with product bottles and patterned wallpaper
  • Shampoo bowl and styling station with hair products
  • Styling chair with green towel and green armchair beside console table
  • Glass door to suite with chandelier and O&M sticker
  • Barber chair and shampoo bowl under a chandelier
  • Window view into a room with sheer curtain and product bottles
  • Nail Studio 22 glass doors with polish shelves and round mirror
  • Styling station with shampoo bowl, shelves of bottles and mirror
  • Treatment room with green-covered bed, medical lamp and skincare shelving
  • Long hallway with glass doors, benches and wall-mounted TVs
Highlights
  • Private salon suites rented to independent professionals
  • Start-up manual covering forms, setup and business information
  • Liability insurance, with disability insurance available in certain areas
  • Private training room at the Park Ridge location
  • Renter discounts on retail, online scheduling offers and continuing education
  • Community events for renters, including industry events and family picnics
Good for
  • Independent beauty professionals who want their own space
  • Stylists and estheticians setting up a solo business
  • Professionals looking for a studio with insurance and licensing guidance
  • Renters interested in community events and continuing education
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