The Guest House Salon Studios

Mari began her career in beauty working alongside another stylist and learned to manage a salon. The couple also invest in multi-family properties and bring experience with property management and rents to the business. The owners describe the company as family-owned and operated.

Members rent private salon suites or luxury spa suites and run their own businesses in them. Standard suites include a shampoo bowl and chair, a styling chair, a hot tool cart, a hairdryer and an oversized mirror. Luxury spa suites add built-in sinks and cabinets, granite countertops and dimmer switches. Members can paint and decorate their suites, and each member's door carries the business name, phone number and a QR code. Suites are soundproofed, and spa suites use soft music and essential oils.

Members set their own schedules and prices and keep their profits. Maintenance, utilities and Wi-Fi are included in membership, and the business says members avoid the upfront cost of a brick-and-mortar salon. The suites are intended for established professionals with an existing clientele. The business describes its environment as positive and drama-free.

Visitors are greeted by the concierge, who is on site six days a week for eight hours a day. Complimentary towel service and valet trash service are provided, and there is ample parking and restrooms for men and women. The member lounge has a full-size refrigerator, a microwave and three washer and dryer sets. The owners are on site daily. Members receive website and social media marketing support and a listing on the website, and a digital salon directory is located in the grand lobby. The business says the salon is disinfected frequently throughout the day.

Equipped private suites let beauty entrepreneurs build their businesses without costly overhead and maintenance, guided by accountability, dependability and fair, consistent service to members.

Lush greenery, soft lighting and a grand lobby with soaring ceilings, vintage chandeliers and a fireplace.