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. Nearly 20,000 stylists have discovered the Sola difference and have taken the next step towards creating a business they can call their own. But why Sola?! There is this common phrase often heard amongst Sola salon owners: “I came to Sola to take control of my life and future." But we wanted to go even deeper and ask, out of all of the salon suite models and companies out there, why choose Sola over another salon suite? And more importantly, how does Sola make a difference in the personal and professional lives of our stylists? It comes down to four important words—you simply get more. Since 2004, when the first Sola location opened in Denver, Colorado, Sola has been changing the game for independent salon owners. We have listened, watched, and most importantly learned from our community to adapt to changing trends and remain innovative in our beautiful studios, education and technology offerings. How Do We Make the Transition to Salon Ownership Seamless? A comprehensive Start-Up Manual with everything from licensing documents, tax information, marketing tips and more Professional liability insurance to make sure your business is protected Sola Pro: a free app offering exclusive deals from major industry brands alongside tons of video education and recorded webinars Your very own Sola website on www.solasalons.com, manageable in the Sola Pro app Sola Sessions: live events to connect you with top artists and educators and your Sola community Free webinars covering topics ranging from marketing and social media to KPIs to How To Raise Your Prices (with recordings available in the Sola Pro app) The Sola Blog, chalk full of business and marketing tips and success stories shared from the Sola community Extensive franchisee and manager training to ensure you are always taken care of A community of nearly 20,000 salon owners to learn from and grow with But don’t just take it from us! We asked a few Sola stylists how exactly Sola gives them more — more time and flexibility in their personal lives and more of everything they need and deserve for their professional success. “I chose Sola because I was ready to change how I wanted to live my life. I heard of Sola a few times from conversations I had with other people and I just decided to take a look at how a place like this could put me in a path where I’m in control of how creative I can be as an entrepreneur.” Julie Nhi Cosmic Nails LLC, Charlotte, NC Sola Breaks the Mold It’s a realistic opportunity to get away from that traditional, commission-based salon environment and have the opportunity to be your own boss, create your own brand, and design your own studio without the risk and financial responsibility of building a salon from the ground up. “My choice to leave a traditional, commission-based salon was based on my need to completely control my own working schedule and create an enjoyable experience for my clients. At first, I chose Sola because they were turnkey ready, which was important for my peace of mind considering it was my first time going independent. I quickly realized that I was gaining so much more than an easy transition!” Ashley Lantz TressPassing Salon, Avondale, Arizona Sola Support YOUR brand As kids, we often hear phrases like, “Be you. Everyone else is already taken.” That’s kind of hard to do as an adult when you’re working hard to help build someone else’s brand and business identity. At Sola, not only do you get to proudly display your business name and logo, but you also get to decorate your studio the way YOU want it to look. “I chose Sola because I wanted my clients to have a consistent brand experience. I didn’t want to manage multiple personalities and try to get them all to mesh and support a consistent vision, especially with the turnover of most barbershops. I’d almost never seen a shop that maintains its brand over time because it has to fill seats with clients as well as new barbers." Chris Matthew Dillinger’s Hair Company, Long Island, New York We Do It For You To put it simply, our Sola managers care. They want you to be successful, and they want to make sure you have the tools you need to thrive. “My Sola landlord, Kevin, wants to make sure we are successful. It's not just about whether we make our rent. Never once have I felt unworthy or belittled. The company and the founders are generous and just thankful that they can play a part in your life.” Alex Sylvester Edge by Alex Sylvester, Birmingham, Michigan Technology Uniquely Made For Sola, By Sola A big standout difference between Sola and every other salon suite or traditional commission-based salon is our technology created strictly for Sola professionals.