Sola Salons

Sola Salons is a suite building: it rents private, self-contained studio spaces to independent professionals rather than employing stylists or offering treatments itself. Each suite renter runs their own independently owned and operated business, so the renter sets up their own clientele, pricing and bookings within their suite.

The business says its mission is to help independent beauty professionals build their own businesses. It describes itself as the largest community of independent salon studio owners, and the Springfield location is one of the franchise locations, each of which is independently owned and operated.

Renters can use the business's support resources. Suite renters have access to liability insurance and disability insurance, which is available in certain areas. They also receive discounts on retail products and special offers for online scheduling, and have access to continuing education programs and industry events.

Community is part of the offering. The business hosts events for local renters such as cocktail parties and family picnics. For those starting out, a start-up manual covers forms and tips for obtaining a salon license and other licenses and permits, studio setup, insurance, equipment, paint, credit card processing and retail distributor contacts.

The location sits off Commerce St. and Amherst Ave., with nearby businesses including Aldi, Target and Barnes & Noble.

Built around supporting independent professionals in running their own businesses, with each suite operated independently.