Here's How Sola Salon Studios Is Helping Beauty Professionals Achieve Their Dreams

Sola Salon Studios emerged in 2004 with its first location in Denver.

Thirteen years later, with more than 350 sites throughout the nation, Sola offers salon professionals the freedom and benefits of salon ownership without the costs and risks associated with opening traditional salon. Located in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, Sola Salon Studios invites emerging professionals to a singular vision: live the life you love.

Read on to learn more about the business from franchise owner, Jim McEvoy.

Patch: How long have you been doing business in town?

McEvoy: We opened our doors January 2017.

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Patch: What attracted you to the business you’re in, and how did you get started?

McEvoy: It is fulfilling to help beauty professionals achieve their dreams! We are proud to offer salon professionals the freedom and benefits of salon ownership without the upfront costs and risks associated with opening a traditional salon.

Patch: If you had to sum up your business mission to a stranger in five words, what
would those words be?

McEvoy: Empower professionals to reach dreams.

Patch: What’s the most satisfying part of your job?

McEvoy: Helping stylists open their own business and become independent.

Patch: You’re not the only person in this business. How do you distinguish yourself from the others?

McEvoy: We have developed exclusive tools designed to help stylists run their business like a true business owner. We also have exclusive training and education events that keep stylists on the cutting edge of the industry. Our innovative salon model empowers hairdressers, estheticians, nail techs, massage therapists and other like-minded professionals to take control of their lives and their careers. We provide beauty professionals with high-end, fully equipped salon studios alongside the support and tools they need to launch their salon business in no time.

Patch: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given when it comes to success?

McEvoy: Don’t stress the things you cant control.

Patch: What would you say are a few secrets to your success?

McEvoy: Every person has a story and treat everyone with respect and fair.

Patch: What is your favorite thing about the Patch?

McEvoy: Great local content.

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Photo credit: Sola Salon Studios

This Patch article is sponsored by Sola Salon Studios.