
Sola Salon Studios
About
Sola Salon Studios, founded in 2004 by Stratton Smith and Matt Briger, revolutionized the beauty industry with its innovative salon suite concept. Operating as a real estate rental model, Sola provides fully-equipped, private studios for independent beauty professionals, including hair stylists, estheticians, makeup artists, and nail technicians. With over 700 locations and a community of more than 20,000 "Solapreneurs" across the US and Canada, Sola empowers individuals to run their own businesses with unparalleled freedom and support. The company is praised for fostering an environment where beauty professionals can customize their space, set their own schedules and pricing, and retain 100% of their profits, all while benefiting from a supportive network and comprehensive business tools.