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SEARCHAre you noticing salon suites popping up everywhere? You’re not imagining it. Salon suites are exploding across the United States, reshaping how beauty professionals build their businesses and how clients experience services.
Karen Kaminski is Salon Suite expert, consultant, and founder of Allure Salon Suite Consulting and Allure Salon Group & Professional Education Center. She’s a sought-after beauty suite consultant for entrepreneurial beauty professionals and investors.
Are you noticing salon suites popping up everywhere? You’re not imagining it. Salon suites are exploding across the United States, reshaping how beauty professionals build their businesses and how clients experience services.
Karen Kaminski owns five Salon Suite Facilities in PA, housing 115 studio salons, and is recognized for her experience and understanding of the Salon Suite market.
One of the first modern salon-suite facilities launched in Dallas 36 years ago, created by entrepreneur Reza Shojaei, whose brand is now Salon Boutique. He helped pioneer the model and remains a touchstone for many in the space.
In Pennsylvania, the concept arrived in 2015 when Sola opened two facilities in the Pittsburgh market. Today, Sola has more than 30 locations in the state.
Over the past decade, private equity firms have fueled rapid expansion, investing millions to scale franchise companies and private brands. What attracts investors:
Predictable rental income
High demand from beauty professionals
A resilient, scalable shared-space model
Independence and ownership
Pros keep 100% of their service income instead of working under a commission model. Startup thresholds are lower than opening a traditional salon.
Customization and client loyalty
Suites make it easy to build a personal brand, tailor services, and design a space that reflects your aesthetic—strengthening client relationships.
Lower overhead and flexible schedules
Premium spaces and included equipment reduce upfront costs and surprise repairs. Around-the-clock access lets pros set schedules that fit life and clientele, ideal for parents managing family logistics.
Clients respond to the privacy, the focus of one-on-one service, faster appointments, and customized offerings. Many describe the suite visit as more personal and efficient.
As a salon-suite facility owner, I’ve watched the growth firsthand. Allure Salon Group launched the first private facilities in Wilkes-Barre, Trexlertown, and Moosic. Nine years later, I still meet beauty pros who don’t fully understand how the model works—or how profitable it can be for both professionals and investors.
I’ve been approached by multiple private equity groups and franchise brands seeking to purchase locations to expand their footprint. Demand remains strong.
Allure Salon Suite Consulting now advises private owners and real estate developers on building custom brands inside their properties. These projects add amenities for tenants and increase foot traffic—a win for property owners and for beauty entrepreneurs.
The salon-suite model is here to stay. Ongoing investment and strong professional demand continue to drive expansion. As more beauty pros prioritize privacy, flexibility, independence, and brand-building, salon suites will remain a gold standard path for beauty entrepreneurship.
About the AuthorKarenKaminski is Salon Suite expert, consultant, and founder of Allure Salon Suite Consulting and Allure Salon Group & Professional Education Center. She’s a sought-after beauty suite consultant for entrepreneurial beauty professionals and investors. Karen also owns five Salon Suite Facilities in PA, housing 115 studio salons, and is recognized for her experience and understanding of the Salon Suite market.www.alluresalonsuiteconsulting.com
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