Studio X Salon Suites

Studio X Salon Suites rents private salon suites to independent beauty professionals rather than employing stylists or taking a share of their work. The site describes the building as a curated space for independent beauty professionals, and it describes its suites as luxury and premium.

The building has six rentable suites, each with a lockable door. Sizes range from about 84 to 194 square feet. Room 1 is the front-facing suite with large windows and natural light, Room 2 is the largest and sits in the back row with a shampoo bowl, Rooms 3 and 4 have a built-in washbowl and shampoo station, Room 5 has its own shampoo bowl and extra storage, and Room 6 has built-in cabinetry but no shampoo bowl.

The monthly rate covers water, electricity, janitorial service, utilities and high-speed Wi-Fi. Clients have free parking, the building is accessible 24 hours a day, and shared HVAC keeps the building climate-controlled. Stylists may personalize their suite with management approval, while structural or permanent changes need to be checked with management first.

Stylists keep their full earnings, with no commission taken from what they make. The site states that the monthly suite rent is the only ongoing cost and that there are no startup fees. Leases run for 3, 6 or 12 months.

Clients book appointments directly with each stylist through the site's booking system, and stylists manage their schedules, clients and payments through the Studio X stylist portal. To start, prospective renters submit an inquiry and receive a response within 24 hours to arrange a tour.

The business rents independent suites and leaves each stylist in charge of their own clients, schedule and earnings, with no commission and no startup fees.

Private suites in a shared building, with natural light in the front-facing room and a shared climate-controlled space.