Sola Salons

Sola Salons South Plaza is a suite rental location in the South Plaza neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri. Rather than employing stylists, it leases fully furnished private suites and studios to independent professionals who run their own businesses. Each franchise location and each professional or business operating there is independently owned and operated.

Suites are open to hairstylists, estheticians, medical estheticians, permanent-makeup artists, lash techs, barbers, nail techs, and massage therapists. Each suite comes with a styling chair and shampoo bowl, full-spectrum lighting, ventilation, sound-insulated walls, and private bathroom facilities. The building offers on-site laundry and janitorial service, and each suite has its own glass door with an individual lock and key.

Renters have around-the-clock access to their suite, though access hours vary by location, and the building has 24/7 security. Renters pay a single weekly fee that covers all utilities and Wi-Fi. The company states there are no surprise fees beyond that.

Beyond the space itself, the company offers support for renters starting or running a studio. A start-up manual includes checklists, forms, and tips for obtaining a salon license and other licenses and permits. Guidance covers studio setup, including insurance, equipment, and paint, along with credit card processing tips and retail support such as distributor contacts. Renters can sell retail products of their own choosing and keep all of the profits. Liability insurance is included, and disability insurance is available in certain areas.

Renters also receive retail discounts, special offers for online scheduling, access to continuing education programs, and admission to industry events. The location hosts community gatherings such as cocktail parties and family picnics for local renters. The company describes itself as a community of more than 20,000 independent business owners.

Each suite is run by its own independent renter, with the location providing the space, utilities, and business support.

The space is set up for working professionals and includes community gatherings such as cocktail parties and family picnics for local renters.