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As a Sola-preneur, National Entrepreneurship Month is an excellent time to celebrate your independent salon business! Not to mention Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday – a small business shopping frenzy. Here are five ways to celebrate and make the most of this month!  Read More

As the holiday season approaches, the salon industry buzzes with excitement. This time of year offers a fantastic opportunity to maximize revenue, but it can also mean more stress for you as a business owner. However, with the right strategies, you can manage the holiday rush effectively and perhaps even bring in some extra revenue to close out 2023 with a bang. Here are six tips to help you make the most out of this holiday season!  Read More

Our Sola community is full of so many inspiring success stories... and we know that the best advice we can give to our community is actually from our community. That’s why we are sharing Face of Sola Ryan Sanger’s story of how he quadrupled his income as an independent beauty professional.  Read More

If you’ve been on the fence about going solo, you’re not alone. Sometimes getting started can be the hardest part... that’s why we asked some of our Faces of Sola for the tips they wish they’d known when they were thinking about going out on their own.  Read More

We couldn’t bring everyone to New York Fashion Week, but we are bringing you the looks! Read more to learn how to recreate the looks, created by Matthew Curtis for the Alice + Olivia showcase, styled by our team of Sola pros.  Read More

When this time of year rolls around, it can be easy to lose sight of the goals we set in January. You might find yourself going through the motions and taking it day by day. If you feel yourself falling into the mid-year rut, you’re not alone! Follow this checklist below to get back to goal-getting...  Read More

Is taking care of yourself something you prioritize or put on the back burner? As beauty professionals, you spend a ton of time and energy taking care of others – but because August is National Wellness Month, we want to remind you that it’s just as important to take care of yourself, too! Here are a few self-care practices to help prioritize your well-being both in and out of the salon.  Read More

As a beauty professional, you deserve to be compensated appropriately for your expertise, experience, and talent. After all, this is the only way to stay in business in a way that is sustainable for your wellbeing and work-life balance. However, it's all too common for beauty entrepreneurs to struggle with emotional discounting, which leads to charging less than they're worth.  Read More

We know that as beauty professionals, social media can be an invaluable tool to showcase your talent. With social media platforms constantly evolving, it can be overwhelming to decide which one to focus on. Read on to dive into the world of TikTok, and show you how to use this dynamic platform to promote your salon business.  Read More

Did you miss the 2023 Sola Sessions in Austin, Texas? Simply want to re-live the magic? Get the recap from our friends at Modern Salon!  Read More

As an independent beauty professional, you know that taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your clients. Being your own boss is not for the faint of heart, so we wanted to take a pause for May’s Mental Health Month to discuss ways to battle burnout and prioritize your well-being as a business owner, beauty professional, entrepreneur, and member of the Sola family.  Read More

If you have been waiting for a sign to get started on that spring cleanse - here is your boost of encouragement! From deep cleaning to decluttering your digital presence, check out these tips to spring clean your business!  Read More

It is with great excitement that we introduce you to the 8 NEW Faces of Sola for 2023! We have a feeling you’re gonna love ‘em as much as we do... 🤩   Read More

We want to make sure you know about all the powerful tools and resources that are available to you as a Sola professional. From helping new clients discover you, to streamlining your processes, here are 5 Sola resources you may not have known about.  Read More

A year from now, you will wish that you had started today… So why not now? Why not you? Your time is now. Become a salon owner at Sola today!  Read More

Have you heard that around 80 percent of all New Year’s resolutions fall flat by February? This is because people make resolutions without creating a plan of action to achieve their goals. At Sola, it’s our mission to help you succeed by giving you the support and tools you need to turn your resolutions into realities. So this year, don’t just dream about what you want to accomplish, let Sola help you create a plan to get there!  Read More

A new year is a perfect opportunity to get organized. After the holidays, things may feel a bit chaotic. Be patient with yourself as you get things back in order after the holiday rush. From self-care to schedule mastery, the time has come to set the foundation for a productive and successful year.  From self-care to schedule mastery, the time has come to set the foundation to ring in 2023. It’s time to level up. Are you with us?   Read More

When it comes to career hopes, goals and dreams, one thing is for certain - a year from now, you will wish that you had started today. So we are here to help you get started… today! Your time is now to create the salon of your dreams.  Read More

Referral marketing programs encourage your existing clients to attract new clients to your salon, through incentives, such as discounts and free offerings in exchange for referring a friend. Learn more about how to attract the like-minded friends of existing clients into your chair!  Read More

It’s the season of giving thanks and the holidays are a great time to reflect and count your blessings. We hope that in your reflection, you remember to thank yourself for going Sola! In case you need a reminder, we've got you covered.  Read More

Being grateful makes us feel happier. It really is that simple! And as we near the end of 2022, it's important to look for the positives and to practice gratitude every chance we get. No need to wait until Thanksgiving Day: Start practicing an attitude of gratitude to unlock the fullness of life right now with these practical tips.   Read More

Have you been dreaming of starting your own salon but do not know where to start? Whatever your stage of salon studio curiosity, we’re here to introduce you to Sola’s salon studio model - intended to transform beauty professionals into full-fledged business owners.  Read More

We want to offer ways to turn the holiday spirit inward and love yourself up before the season’s frenzy takes hold. These self-care practices will help you feel supercharged from Thanksgiving all the way through the New Year, so that you can better serve clients, connect with friends and family, and maintain balance during the busiest time of the year.  Read More

There is a popular old business adage that empowers entrepreneurs to focus on customers that really matter. It is called the 80/20 rule. The 80/20 rule states that about 80% of your sales come from 20% of your clients. The rule indicates that if we focus on the most active 20% of our customers and clients, they will generate 80% of our income.  Read More

There are a lot of salon models out there to choose from. And there's a perfect home for everyone. Maybe you feel more comfortable in a traditional salon environment as a commission based employee. Or maybe you are ready to carve your own path as an independent salon owner and take your future into your own hands. Over 11,000 stylists have discovered the Sola difference and have taken the next step towards creating a business they can call their own. But why Sola?! Discover the difference...  Read More