Pros and cons
Owning your suite vs working in a salon
Both paths have trade-offs. Here's an honest look so you can decide what fits your next chapter.
Your own suite At NR
Pros
- Keep 100% of your service and retail income
- Set your own prices, services and schedule
- Work any hours with 24/7 access
- Your brand, your products, your atmosphere
- A private, locking room for every client
- Utilities, WiFi and furnishings included in your rent
Cons
- You pay rent whether or not you're fully booked
- You manage your own booking and client base
- You buy your own products and supplies
- Marketing is up to you, though NR helps
A commission salon Traditional
Pros
- The salon brings in walk-ins and new clients
- Products and supplies are often provided
- No rent to cover during slow weeks
- Front desk handles booking
Cons
- The salon keeps a share of every service, often 30 to 50%
- Hours and schedule are set by the owner
- Prices and services are set for you
- Your clients experience someone else's brand
- Little privacy on a shared floor
Where a $200 service goes
An illustrative example. Commission splits commonly run 30 to 50%, before tips and retail.
What your rent covers
One rent. Everything included.
- Fully private suites
- Locking rooms
- Furnished units
- Utilities included
- 24/7 access
- Secure building
- Parking available
- WiFi available
- Client waiting area
- Break room
- Shared laundry
- Marketing support
Ready to keep more of what you earn?
Tour a private suite at NR Beauty Studio in Garden City.