Sola Salons

The Mechanicsville location is at the corner of Mechanicsville Turnpike and Creighton Parkway, in the Creighton Crossing II center. Riverbound Cafe and American Family Fitness are next door. Sola Salons rents private salon studios to beauty professionals, who run their own businesses from them.

Sola Salon Studios franchises are run by separate owners at each location, and the individual professionals and salon businesses renting space inside are likewise independent. Sola Salons does not manage their day-to-day operations or staff. Anyone considering renting a space should check services and availability with those professionals directly.

The business describes its studios as high-end, and says they are fully equipped and private. Renters can choose a studio for barbering, brow work, esthetics, hair extensions, hairstyling, health and wellness work, laser hair removal, lash services, makeup, massage, medical spa work, nail services, permanent makeup, tattoo work or waxing.

Support for new renters is built into the rental. Renters receive a start-up manual with forms, tips and information for setting up a business. Help is available with obtaining a salon license and other licenses and permits, with studio setup including insurance, equipment and paint, and with credit card processing. Retail support includes distributor contacts.

Renters have access to liability insurance and disability insurance, which is available in certain areas. Other benefits include retail discounts, special offers for online scheduling, continuing education programs and industry events. The business says its renter community is the largest of independent studio owners, and it hosts community events such as cocktail parties and family picnics.

Provides studios and business support so independent beauty professionals can run their own practices.

Private, fully equipped studios in a shared suite setting, with community events for renters.