Sola Salons

Sola has worked with independent beauty and wellness professionals for more than 20 years. Its St. Louis locations are Clayton (7700 Clayton Rd.), Creve Coeur (11756 Olive Blvd.) and Kirkwood (200 South Kirkwood Rd., Suite 150, on the corner of Kirkwood Road and Madison Road). Each Sola Salon Studios franchise location is independently owned and operated, and the business says it has 750 or more locations across the U.S. and Canada.

Each suite is a private room with a glass door that has its own lock and key. Suites come with a styling chair, a shampoo bowl, full-spectrum lighting and utilities. Shared amenities include 24/7 security, a spacious breakroom, bathroom facilities, on-site laundry and instant hot water. Renters can personalize their suite with their own artwork, music, furniture and decor. Access hours vary by location, and renters set their own schedules.

Renters keep the money from the retail products they sell and choose which brands to carry. They have access to liability insurance and disability insurance, with disability insurance available in certain areas. Support for new renters includes a start-up manual, a start-up checklist, licensing forms and tips, studio setup details, credit card processing tips and retail distributor contacts. Renters also get retail discounts, online scheduling offers, continuing education programs and industry events, and the business hosts community gatherings such as cocktail parties and family picnics. The Kirkwood location lists the phone number +1 (314) 440-6808.

The business describes its Kirkwood suites as the premier private salon and spa suites for rent and describes its community of studio owners as the largest of its kind. These are the business's own claims.

Sola rents space rather than employing its renters, so each professional runs their own business: they set their own schedule, pick their own products and brands, and keep the retail profits.

Private, fully furnished suites with glass doors that renters can decorate to suit their own style.