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One of the biggest differences between a salon suite and a traditional salon is that there is no built-in client flow. Marketing is not optional—it’s a requirement. Startup marketing costs may include professional photos, social media content, signage, business cards, introductory promotions, and online advertising. Even if you already have clients, you’ll want to invest in visibility to replace natural walk-ins and grow beyond your existing base.

When beauty professionals think about opening a salon suite, most of the focus goes to rent and furniture. While those are major expenses, they’re rarely the reason new suite owners struggle.

Salon suite leasing has become one of the biggest shifts in the beauty industry over the last decade. Stylists, barbers, estheticians, nail technicians, and wellness professionals are increasingly moving away from traditional commission salons and into private salon suites