Sola Salons

Sola Salons rents studio suites to independent beauty professionals. Each renter operates their own studio business inside the suite, rather than working as an employee of the salon. The stated mission is to support independent beauty professionals as they grow their careers.

Each suite is set up for hair and beauty work, with full-spectrum lighting, a shampoo bowl and a styling chair. Every suite has a private glass door with its own lock and key, and the building has 24/7 security. Access is around the clock, though hours vary by location. Renters pay one weekly fee that covers utilities and Wi-Fi, and the business states it has no surprise fees.

Renters can decorate their studio with their own artwork, music, furniture and decor. They can also sell retail brands and products they choose, keeping all of the profits from those sales.

Sola provides support for setting up and running a business: a start-up manual with forms and setup information, tips and forms for obtaining a salon license and other permits, credit card processing guidance, and retail support with distributor contacts. Renters have access to liability insurance and disability insurance, with the disability coverage available in certain areas. Discounts on retail, online scheduling offers, continuing education programs and industry events are also available. The business says it has a community of more than 20,000 independent business owners and hosts renter events such as cocktail parties and family picnics. Each Sola Salon Studios location is independently owned and operated.

Sola focuses on giving independent beauty professionals the space, business tools and support to run their own studios and grow their careers.