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Sola Salon Studios' Business Model Revolutionizes the Salon Industry, Opens Fourth San Diego Location in Encinitas

By Lifestyle Luxe Feb. 1st, 2012

Sola Salon Encinitas

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SOLA SALON STUDIOS' BUSINESS MODEL REVOLUTIONIZES THE SALON INDUSTRY, OPENS FOURTH SAN DIEGO LOCATION IN ENCINITAS

~ Salon Studio Concept Empowers Beauty Professionals to Pursue their Entrepreneurial Dreams Without the Overhead of Owning a Traditional Sa

SAN DIEGO, CA – Sola Salon Studios, (www.solasalonstudios.com), the originator of the salon studio business model and the fastest growing salon franchise in the nation, has opened its fourth San Diego location in Encinitas. Sola reinvents the standard salon model by renting high-quality individual salon studios at prices similar to chair rentals at local traditional salons. This alternative salon model enables stylists to operate their own business without the risks and challenges that come from owning a conventional salon.

Sola was established in 2003 in Colorado and now has more than 70 locations in 20 states and serves over 2,000 beauty professionals nationwide. With four locations throughout San Diego County, including La Jolla, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley and the newest addition in Encinitas, Sola is quickly expanding and gaining popularity amongst hair and beauty professionals seeking freedom to work on their own terms, be their own boss, control their schedule, sell their favorite retail lines, design their salon space and keep more of the money they earn.

Local Carlsbad resident, Austin Campbell, 31, is the managing partner of all four San Diego Sola Salon Studios. Campbell said, “Sola not only provides stylists an alternative to working in a traditional salon, we also empower them to be entrepreneurs by supporting their business as if it were our own. We’re excited to introduce a business model to North County that gives beauty professionals the ability to enjoy the successes and lifestyle that come with owning and growing any type of business.”

Upon entering the 5,870 square foot building, guests are greeted by a luxurious and modern entryway and exposed high ceilings in the hallways. Each of Sola’s 28 studios are identified by sleek signage, and entered through oversized glass and aluminum sliding doors. Studios are rented by stylists, estheticians, nail technicians, massage therapists and other beauty professionals, each operating as independently licensed businesses. With quality retail space becoming scarce in San Diego, demand for salon space is high and Sola’s studios are quickly being rented.

To express individuality, salon studio owners have the ability to customize their space with distinct personal touches—including paint color, furniture, pictures, music and more. The financial and creative freedom of salon ownership is a good fit for beauty professionals that:

- Want to avoid salon politics and drama

- Have an established client base

- Desire to hold onto more profits by selling their favorite retail line

- Want complete control of their schedule with 24-hour access to their studio

- Feel creatively limited at their current salon

Sola Encinitas contains 24 single studios that range in size from 105 square feet to 155 square feet, and four 230 square foot double studios, large enough for two salon chairs. Every salon space comes standard with a high-end hydraulic chair and shampoo bowl, well-lit styling area with oversized mirrors, custom cabinetry, fixtures and styling stations, pull-out color drawers with abundant storage, retail display shelving for products, instant and endless hot water supply, oversized lockable glass and aluminum sliding entry doors to each studio, stylish waiting and common areas, keyless entry and security cameras.

Sola Salon Studios has four convenient locations throughout San Diego County, including the newest location in Encinitas at 285 North El Camino Real, #100, at the corner of El Camino Real and Via Montoro, across the street from the Home Goods Shopping Center. Sola Salon Studios La Jolla is located at 5726 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla, Calif. 92037. Sola Salon Studios Mission Valley is located at 404 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, Calif . Sola Salon Studios Fashion Valley is located at 1450 Frazee Road. Please visit www.solasalonstudios.com for more information.

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