Salon Suite Vs In-Home Salon
If you are a stylist trying to make it on your own, there are two major options that people tend to go to: an in-home salon or a salon suite. Both of these options come with their own pros and cons, but ultimately the choice will be yours. In an effort to help with your decision, here are some of the pros and cons of each, along with how they could affect you.
In-home Salon
An in-home salon is (as it sounds) a salon that you run entirely from your home. That means that your clients will see your home, your family, and may even need to use your bathroom during their visit.
Pros
A pro of working from home is that rent for space will be included in your mortgage, which saves you quite a bit of money. You will also be your own boss, able to schedule clients or take days off as you please.
Cons
Unfortunately, the ease of having an in-home salon sometimes lends itself to taking many days off, all while your salon equipment is taking up a room of your home. Many beauticians do not enjoy having complete strangers in their homes and interacting with their family members, and instead, prefer the buffer of having to go to work.
Salon Suite
A salon suite is when you rent your own little salon from a larger company. They will stock you with all the large equipment you need (you provide the smaller tools and towels), and in return, you pay monthly rent.
Pros
With a salon suite, you are your own boss with your own space and clients. This situation is like going out on your own, only on a smaller scale. Many people who own salon suites do eventually go on to open bigger businesses once they have an established clientele.
Cons
It can sometimes be lonely to have your own space. For individuals who are extremely social and enjoy the banter of a salon, they may find a salon suite a little quiet.
In conclusion, a salon suite offers the most freedom and flexibility, though that freedom comes with a price tag. If you can afford it, it could be well worth it. There are many salon suite companies who are currently looking to fill their locations. If you are interested, call today and get an appointment to go over your options. You will be glad you did.