Start Your Business
Salon Stiles was built to help beauty and health professionals make the leap into independence — with the space, tools, and support to actually succeed.
If you're working on commission at a traditional salon, a significant portion of every service you perform goes to your employer — not to you. You bring the skill, you build the clients, and you show up every day. But you don't set your prices, your hours, or your future.
Moving into a booth rental or private suite at Salon Stiles means you keep everything you earn. Your clients pay you directly. You set your own prices. You decide when you work.
Many professionals find that after making the switch, their take-home income increases substantially — even with the cost of rent factored in.
What Independence Means
Everything changes when you work for yourself. Here's what that actually looks like day to day.
No more splitting your earnings with the house. Every dollar a client pays goes directly to you. Set your own service prices and keep what you make — the only cost is a simple flat monthly rate for your space.
Work early, work late, or take a Tuesday off. Want to take a week for vacation without asking anyone's permission? Done. Need maternity leave? That's your call entirely. You run your business on your terms.
Your name, your logo, your Instagram, your vibe. Clients book with you — not a salon brand. Every service you do builds your personal reputation and your business. That equity belongs to you, not your employer.
Retail is a significant income stream that most booth employees never see. As an independent renter, you choose what products to carry and keep 100% of every retail sale. Add thousands to your annual income without adding a single service.
Salon Stiles isn't just a space — we provide business resources, social media guidance, tax playbooks, and professional photoshoots. You're independent, but you're not alone. We're invested in your success.
See the Difference
The numbers tell the story. Here's how renting at Salon Stiles compares to working on commission at a traditional salon.
| What Matters to You | Commission Salon | Salon Stiles |
|---|---|---|
| Keep 100% of service income | ✕ | ✓ |
| Set your own prices | ✕ | ✓ |
| Choose your own hours | ✕ | ✓ |
| Keep 100% of retail sales | ✕ | ✓ |
| Build your own brand | ✕ | ✓ |
| Take vacation on your terms | ✕ | ✓ |
| Private professional space | ✕ | ✓ |
| Business & marketing resources | ✕ | ✓ |
| Predictable flat monthly cost | ✕ | ✓ |
"We do more than four walls with water."— Salon Stiles
Ready to Make the Move?
Schedule a tour at either our Akron or Massillon location and see if Salon Stiles is the right fit for your next step.