Our mission at Sola is to inspire beauty and wellness professionals to chase their dreams, elevate their careers, and experience the freedom of salon ownership.If you've ever felt stuck in someone else's salon — capped on income, limited on creative control, or just ready for something more — you're not alone. More beauty professionals than ever are making the leap to independent ownership. And Sola makes that leap easier than you'd think.What Is Sola Salon Studios?Sola Salon Studios is the largest salon studio franchise in the world, with 750+ locations across the United States and Canada, and more than 21,000 independent beauty professionals calling Sola home.The concept is simple: imagine ~20 to 40 boutique beauty and wellness salons all under one roof. Sola leases move-in-ready studios to independent beauty and wellness pros — so you get the privacy and prestige of your own salon without the overhead and risk of opening a traditional storefront.As a Sola professional, you keep 100% of your profits and have complete control over your salon name, hours, pricing, services, products, décor, clientele, and more.Why Go Independent?The beauty industry has shifted. Clients increasingly prefer the intimate, one-on-one experience that private salon studios offer. Independent professionals are earning more, building stronger client relationships, and creating brands that are entirely their own. The question isn't if you should go independent — it's when.What Sets Sola Apart?Sola SupportWhen you join Sola, you're in business for yourself — but never by yourself. You'll have access to free virtual webinars, the Sola Blog, exclusive industry deals, and a comprehensive start-up manual covering everything from licensing and taxes to marketing your new business.Your Own Sola WebpageEvery Sola professional gets a dedicated webpage on solasalons.com — complete with a photo gallery, business hours, contact info, your full bio, and an online booking link. It's a professional web presence without the cost or hassle of building a website from scratch.Salon Management Technology — Now Powered by VagaroSola has partnered with Vagaro to give Sola professionals access to best-in-class salon management software. From online booking and client management to payment processing and analytics, Vagaro gives you the tools to run a modern, efficient business — all in one place.Health & Wellness BenefitsThis is one of the biggest reasons to choose Sola. As an independent beauty professional, access to affordable health insurance has historically been one of the hardest parts of going out on your own. Sola has solved that.Through our partnership with Ep6ix, Sola professionals have access to a comprehensive health and benefits program including:Medical insurance powered by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, with PPO and high-deductible plan options, in-network coverage in all 50 states, and access to a dedicated concierge teamDental and vision coverageDisability and life insuranceLifestyle benefits like identity protection and pet insuranceYou built your career around caring for others. Now you can take care of yourself too.Still on the Fence?The number one thing we hear from Sola pros? "I wish I had started sooner."With 750+ locations and 21,000+ professionals already living the salon life they love, you'd be joining the largest, most supportive independent beauty community in the world.