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Sola Salons allows you experience the true freedom of salon ownership. Here, you call the shots: you choose the services you provide, the prices you charge, the products you carry, and the vibe your clients experience when they walk into your space.    Read More

For many beauty professionals, making the transition to salon ownership is a true leap of faith. When you run your own business, you wear many hats – beauty professional, marketer, creative visionary, and bookkeeper, among others. At Sola, we make the transition to salon ownership seamless by providing fully-equipped salon studios alongside all the educational resources, cutting-edge technology, and support needed to run your own business.  Read More

You’ve been dreaming about owning your own salon, about the flexibility and the possibility of being your own boss. But, how do you know if you’re really ready?  Read More

As a salon owner, you set your prices, so it is up to you to make sure that you get paid your full worth. Are you due for a price increase?  Raising prices, no matter what the service, can be scary, if not raise a lot of uncertainty. Check out our top tips for when and how to raise your salon prices.  Read More

Have you heard the buzz about charging hourly for your salon services? We received a lot of questions about charging hourly for Ashley Lantz - so many, in fact, that we decided to bring her on as a guest to discuss her recent change in price structure.  Read More

As an independent salon owner, you wear many hats, and sometimes it may feel challenging to juggle all of your day-to-day tasks, stay organized and maintain a healthy work-life balance. But we've got you covered... Check out these 4 ways you can streamline your business and stay organized this summer!   Read More

Are you looking for a way to find new clients and build your book of business? Look no further than BookNow by SolaGenius. This feature matches you with clients on solasalons.com giving you more visibility and scheduling power than ever before... Think of it like digital walk-ins 👋  Read More

As advertising and marketing have increasingly become an online game, social media has become the most accessible tool for self-promotion as a small business owner and entrepreneur. However, running social media platforms can be a challenge - especially when you feel like there is so much to do and so little time. We’ve put together some resources that can boost your creativity, maximize your content, cut down on your posting time, and improve your efficacy on social media.  Read More

The 2022 Denver Sola Sessions took place on May 15th, 16th & 17th and we are still reliving the magic. Couldn’t make it? Simply want to relive the magic with us? Here’s what went down in Denver…  Read More

May is Mental Health Month and we are thinking of you, Solapreneurs!  As a beauty professional, it can be particularly difficult to maintain a steady routine that factors your mental health into the mix. Between the responsibilities as a small business owner and the high demand for your services as a beauty professional, not to mention obligations to family and friends, you may find yourself getting lost in the mix.   Read More

When you efficiently capitalize on your available online resources, you no longer need to fully rely on referrals from existing clients to get new eyes on your business. Check out these 5 ways to increase your online presence and drive new clients straight to your chair 🙌  Read More

At Sola, we want you to create the salon of your dreams with space and structure that empowers your business to flourish. We provide the space, but it is your creative and entrepreneurial spirit that truly brings your studio to life. Your Sola is your castle, your oasis, your creation station, your zone of genius - and it is up to you to make it support your highest goals and dreams.  Read More

What would you do with a few more hours back in your day? Spend more time with your family? Squeeze in a few more appointments? Relax? Follow these 5 tips to save yourself time and give yourself the peace of mind you need and deserve as a go-getting salon owner.    Read More

On Monday, May 16th, the Sola Sessions is heading to the beautiful Mile High City! We’re bringing the magic to the place where it all began - Denver, Colorado - and we can't wait for you to experience what we have in store for you!  Read More

Working in the service industry, there is always going to be that person whose vibe may not mesh with yours on a given day, resulting in an unpleasant experience. We are taught that “The customer is always right”, which leaves us wondering how to go about finding a resolution.   Read More

If you’re uncomfortable with the idea of selling products to your clients, you’re leaving a lot of money on the table... money that could literally pay your salon's weekly rent. We know - you’re an artist, not a salesperson, but think of it this way: You’re actually doing your clients a service when you send them home with the products they need to preserve their hair color, keep frizz at bay, tame unruly curls or add volume to limp, lifeless locks. They’ll thank you later when they notice that the sulfate-free shampoo you recommended kept their color from fading or that they were able to recreate the look you gave them in the salon because they bought the styling products and tools you recommended.  Read More

Can you smell it? Spring has sprung and we are so looking forward to the warmer weather and more daylight. Just as nature cleanses from a long winter with rain showers that clear the way for new life to thrive, so must we do some spring cleaning to make way for business to thrive! Here are a few tips to get you started.  Read More

SolaGenius is an all-in-one salon management platform that handles all aspects of owning a salon into one easy-to-use app. If you haven't already jumped on the bandwagon, SolaGenius will truly change the way you do business. Not only can it seamlessly integrate the many aspects of being a beauty professional and salon owner, but it will also free up your time to focus on what you do best - your craft!  Read More

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, in this day in age, online reviews are a vital part of growing any service business. We know there can be a lot of fear and hesitation when it comes to online reviews, but the benefits of a strong online presence can be the difference between a thriving business and one that can't seem to keep the doors open. Read more for 7 reasons you should lean in to the power of online reviews in your business.  Read More

Press play to hear about Face of Sola Antonio Willis' journey to salon ownership and how he's used his past to fuel his passions and purpose. Find out how this innovative, successful and humble barber empowers his clients to look good and feel good, too!  Read More

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!   Read More

As you think about the ways you can work smarter in your salon this year, it is natural to think about setting boundaries and creating salon policies. By creating and implementing salon policies, you are putting rules in place to help define your boundaries with yourself and with your clients. Get all the top tips from Joey Figueiredo on creating a safe, organized and fair environment in your salon!  Read More

It's still the beginning of a new year, which typically means the big-time goal setting and planning start to set in. Check out Nina Tulio's simple, yet effective, budgeting and growth tips for 2022.  Read More

Are you ready to make 2022 your best year yet?  In this episode, we are joined by Faces of Sola Drew Inge and Genia Church along with industry experts Michael Cole and Nina Tulio to talk all things budgeting, raising prices, growing your clientele, goal-setting and goal-getting. Press play on this episode to start celebrating your wins, both big and small, and find out how to integrate these best practices to make this your best year yet!   Read More

As we are still celebrating the magic of the New Year, we wanted to bring two of the most inspiring people in the Sola family to talk about setting intentions and goals for 2022. Press play on this episode to join the conversation with Kim and Steve, and discover how to take achievable action steps to reach your goals and fulfill your 2022 intentions!  Read More