Sola Salons Pikesville

Sola Salons describes its mission as helping independent beauty professionals pursue their goals and grow their careers. The company says it has a community of more than 20,000 independent business owners, and it hosts community events such as cocktail parties and family picnics.

Each suite has a private glass door with its own lock and key, and suites offer 24/7 access, with hours varying by location. Renters pay one weekly fee that covers utilities and Wi-Fi. Renters choose the retail brands and products they sell and keep all of the profits from those sales.

New renters can use a start-up manual with checklists, forms and tips for obtaining a salon license and other permits. Support also covers studio setup details, credit card processing tips, retail support and distributor contacts. Renters have access to liability insurance and disability insurance, which is available in certain areas.

Renters get retail discounts, special offers for online scheduling, continuing education programs and invitations to industry events. According to the company, each location is independently owned and operated, and each professional or salon business inside a location is independently owned and operated as well.

The Lutherville location is at 1811-A York Rd., off York Road with access to I-695, and it is near CosmoProf, MOM's Organic Market and Sephora. The Foundry Row location is near Panera, Old Navy and LA Fitness.

The company's stated focus is supporting independent professionals in building their own businesses, with resources for licensing, setup and retail.