Independent salon owners at Sola have many things in common—each individual is running a business, marketing themselves, manageing a clientele and creating a unique and personal brand experience. Most importantly, they have chosen to create a home for their business in a salon studio environement at Sola. For many of you, and for most of our Faces of Sola, it was a no-brainer. You knew right away the Sola life was the one you wanted to live. But it isn’t uncommon to be unsure and sit on the fence wondering if taking the leap of faith is the right thing to do. We asked our 2018 and 2019 Faces of Sola a simple question: What would you say to a room full of beauty professionals who were on the fence about joining Sola?Here’s what each one had to say:Chissel Espinal, Chissel Beauty Studio // 2019 Faces of Sola“Don't think about it. Just do it. Everything is in black and white. What you see is what you're going to get. You get an amazing team, behind the scene, in front of the scene, the other studios, everybody's there for you. You think you're going into business for yourself, but you're definitely not by yourself. You have an amazing Sola Pro app that helps you with education and business tips. When you go out on your own, the sky is the limit.” LaShonda Banks, Tress Elite Salon // 2018 Faces of Sola“The business model that has been created by Sola for beauty pros is true. You’re in business for yourself, but you’re not by yourself. Not to take away from those people who are business savvy and have successful salons on their own, but it really is so helpful to have someone you can go back to help you and answer questions. It’s great to have Sola as a resource. They have been consistent since the day I signed my lease and that was 11 years ago. They have high standards and if there is a problem, it is taken care of right away. I also know that if I want to turn my key and go on vacation for a month, when I get back and turn my key, the condition of my Sola is going to be the same way the day I left it. I don’t have to worry about those kinds of things that a traditional salon owner would have to. It truly is one less thing that I have to worry about because Sola is a support system.” Elom Thompson, Elom's Hair Studio // 2019 Faces of Sola“Don't be scared. It can be nerve wracking like the first time doing something, but Sola is there for you. They always support you. Just be determined. Determination can do anything. Just say, ‘This is what I'm gonna do,’ and know that you have great support.” Ashley Lantz, TressPassing Salon // 2018 Faces of Sola“It’s not as scary as you think it and it benefits your clients as well as your own well-being. It gives your clients an environment that is more personal and 100% your own creative space.” JayR Mallari, Legacy Barber Studio // 2019 Faces of Sola“Find the courage within yourself to be the best version of yourself, to really take leaps of faith because that's what's going to take it to the next level.” Alex Sylvester, Edg