Unlocking Your Earning Potential: Why Salon Suites Are the Best Financial Move for Beauty Professionals

Salon Suite vs. Commission vs. Booth Rental – Which One Puts More Money in Your Pocket?

For many beauty professionals, the dream is simple: financial freedom, creative control, and the ability to build a brand that reflects their personal style. But achieving that dream depends heavily on your business model. Should you work on commission at a salon, rent a booth, or maximize your salon suite earnings by leasing a private space and running your own business?
At Indie Salons, we empower beauty entrepreneurs—our Indie-preneurs™—to take charge of their careers. One of the biggest factors in this decision is earning potential. If you’re tired of splitting your revenue with a salon owner and want to maximize your profits, here’s why salon suites are the smartest financial move.

The Breakdown: How Much Can You Earn in Each Setup?

Commission-Based Stylists

Many beauty professionals start their careers working in commission-based salons. While this is great for gaining experience, it limits your earning potential.

• Typical Commission Rates: 40%–60% of each service
• Average Earnings: $30,000–$60,000 annually, depending on clientele and services offered
• Downside: You don’t set your own prices, hours, or client experience

Booth Rental

With booth rental, you rent a station in an established salon, giving you more flexibility. However, you still work under someone else’s brand.

• Typical Weekly Rent: $250–$400
• Profit Potential: More than commission-based stylists, but still limited by salon rules

Salon Suite Ownership at Indie Salons

When you lease a salon suite, you keep 100% of your earnings. You set your own prices, hours, and service menu—meaning your income potential is limitless.

• Typical Weekly Rent at Indie Salons: Varies based on size and location, but competitively priced
• Monthly Overhead: Fixed rent + product costs, but no commission cuts
• Profit Potential: Easily surpasses commission and chair rental with a solid clientele

By switching from commission-based work or booth rental to a salon suite, many beauty professionals see a 2X+ increase in take-home pay. Want to see how much more you can earn? Contact us to try out our Personal Income Growth Analyzer to see how much more money you can make by renting a salon suite. 

Why Indie Salons Is the Best Choice for Maximizing Profits

At Indie Salons, we make the transition easy and profitable. Here’s how we help our Indie-preneurs™ increase their bottom line:

• Luxury Salon Suites – Fully customizable (more than typical salon suites), private, and designed to help you elevate and create the perfect client experience
• Indie Rent Rewards – Earn credits toward rent by purchasing beauty products through our exclusive wholesale program
• Lower Operating Costs – All utilities, WiFi, and maintenance included
• Business Growth Support – Complimentary personalized business coaching to increase your revenues and your profits, our Quick Start Onboarding and Success Plan that help you start on the right path and avoid costly mistakes and access to top industry education so you continue to grow
• Community of Like-Minded Professionals – Enjoy the benefits of being your own boss while having the support of other like-minded successful beauty entrepreneurs

With Indie Salons, your overhead remains low while your earning potential skyrockets.

Making the Move: How to Increase Your Profits as a Salon Suite Owner

If you’re ready to break free from commission-based earnings and take full control of your income, here’s how to make the transition smooth and successful:

• Set Competitive Prices – Do market research and price your services based on expertise, not just competition
• Retail Sales = Extra Income – Recommend professional beauty products and earn additional revenue
• Marketing Matters – Build your personal brand with social media, a Google Business Profile (which we help you set up!), and client referrals

Loyalty Programs & Upsells – Increase the lifetime value of each client with memberships, packages, and add-on services

The Future of Your Beauty Career Starts at Indie Salons

If you’re serious about increasing your earning potential and gaining the freedom to run your business your way, leasing a salon suite at Indie Salons is the best investment you can make.

Email us at Hello@IndieSalons.com or DM us to try our Personal Income Growth Analyzer to learn how much more you can earn by renting a salon suite. Book a tour today and let’s talk about how we can help you grow your beauty business the Indie way!

Four Convenient Locations in the Denver Area: Cherry Creek, Denver Boulevard, and Lone Tree and Boulder.
 Call or text: (303) 792-8222
Email: hello@indiesalons.com
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