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With Sola, You Can Have it All image

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?” - Marianne Williamson 

Sometimes it feels like we have to choose… a thriving career or a fulfilling personal life? Creative time or business development? More time with the family or more clients in the chair? 

Why live life by those limiting beliefs? We have a different way of looking at it, well, because at Sola, you can have it all! 

@caseys_blondes

At Sola, we know that beauty professionals are more than hairdressers, nail technicians, massage therapists, estheticians, eyelash and eyebrow artists. You are parents, partners, sisters, brothers, friends, community leaders, educators, students, creators, and so much more. Living a multifaceted life requires independence to operate on your own terms. We get that. 

Being an independent salon owner at Sola means experiencing the freedom and flexibility to set your own schedule and live the life you love – in and out of the salon. But at Sola, it’s more than just creating an ideal work-life balance.  

At Sola, it’s about becoming your own boss, and the boss of your life, to truly have it all. It’s about stepping into your brilliance so that you can share your gifts and talents with the world in a way that feels energizing, empowering and supportive. 

Make 2022 the year that you make the breakthrough into independent salon ownership. Sola provides guidance and support every step of the way to make the upgrade simple and seamless. 

With Sola, you can have it all… 

  • your own private, one-on-one salon studio
  • freedom through control of your schedule, services, prices and offerings
  • industry-leading business education 
  • cutting-edge salon management technology
  • a supportive community of 17,000+ independent salon owners

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Sola provides an easy transition to salon ownership with… 

  • move-in-ready studios with all utilities and Wi-Fi included
  • 24/7 studio access to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle 
  • total control of your space and sanitation
  • 100% of your profits are yours to keep
  • professional liability insurance (free for the first year)
  • comprehensive start-up manual

Take it from Sola stylist and 2021 Face of Sola, Hunter Donia, “Sola has fully changed my life in so many ways. I was discouraged and close to considering a different career prior to opening up my suite. With the support of Sola, I was able to open with such a strong start. I continue to wow my clients with the private, one-on-one experience I’m able to give them - and wow myself, family and friends with the freedom and business I've created within Sola.” 

Sola makes it easy to take control of your career and lifestyle by providing education and resources to help you launch and maintain your very own salon. Sola provides cutting-edge technology and industry-leading education, including: 

  • BeautyHive: An online distributor made for independent salon owners to keep your backbar and retail shelves stocked, plus exclusive discounts and loyalty rewards
  • Sola Pro App: Sola-exclusive, free app offering exclusive deals from top brands, thousands of hours of virtual education from the industry's best educators
  • SolaGenius: All-in-one salon management platform, created in partnership with GlossGenius, to help you run your business like a boss
  • Your Own Sola Webpage: Features images, business hours, contact information, online booking link, and a full bio directly on solasalons.com to help you grow your business
  • Exclusive events with top artists and educators in the industry
  • Marketing support to help fill your books
  • A supportive community of 18,000+ like-minded beauty professionals, in-person and online

Take it from our community of Solapreneurs… 

"I am in complete control - from the hours and days I work, having 24/7 access to my own studio, to the services I provide. Sola has proven you can have it all and make it what you want.”  - Ashley White, 2020 Face of Sola

"I absolutely love the space I have created, the Sola community, and the freedom I have to be me at all times!” - Jazmin Stratton, 2021 Face of Sola

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Each Sola studio is equipped with:

  • Shampoo bowl
  • Functional, luxurious cabinetry
  • Oversized sliding/locking glass door
  • High-end hydraulic chair
  • Locking cash drawer
  • Ample retail shelving

Make 2022 the year that you experience:

✔️ Support: Transition seamlessly with onboarding and continuing support 

✔️ Control: Create a private, safe, intimate environment for you and your clients 

✔️ Success: Level up your career with industry-leading education and technology 

✔️ Balance: Control your own schedule so you can thrive in and out of the salon 

✔️ Community: Grow alongside the largest collective of independent salon owners 

✔️ Freedom: Be your own boss and create a life you love 

We cannot wait to welcome you into the Sola family! Click Here to learn how to transition to a salon studio from other Sola professionals.