Sola Salons

Sola Salons at The Summit rents private salon studios in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The business describes itself as the premier private salon and spa suite rental at The Summit. Renters are independent business owners who run their own service practices from their suite rather than working as employees of the location.

Suites are offered to hairstylists, estheticians, medical estheticians, permanent-makeup artists, lash techs, barbers, nail techs and massage therapists. Each suite is fully furnished and ready to use on move-in. Included features are a shampoo bowl and a styling chair, sound-insulated walls, full-spectrum lighting, and a private glass door with an individual lock and key.

Renters pay one weekly fee that covers utilities and Wi-Fi. Shared amenities include janitorial service, bathroom facilities, a breakroom, ventilation and on-site laundry. The location has 24/7 security, and renters have around-the-clock access to their suite, though access hours vary by location.

Renters can sell retail products of their choosing and keep all of the profits. Support for new renters includes a start-up manual with a checklist, forms and tips on salon licenses and permits, studio setup, credit card processing and retail distributor contacts. Liability insurance is available to renters, along with disability insurance in certain areas. Renters also receive retail discounts, online scheduling offers, continuing education programs and invitations to industry events.

The business says it has a community of more than 20,000 independent business owners. It hosts community gatherings for renters, such as cocktail parties and family picnics. Each Sola Salon Studios franchise location is independently owned and operated, and each professional or business within a location is independently owned and operated as well.

Each suite is run as an independent business, with renters setting up and managing their own practice within a shared, fully equipped space.

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