There are a number of reasons a hairstylist might consider going from being a commission-based salon employee to becoming an independent hair stylist or barber and choosing to booth rent, also known as renting a salon chair.

The vision you may have of total freedom is intriguing and it’s most likely the number one reason for wanting to be a booth renter in the hair industry. But that freedom does come with a price. And before you venture out on your own with a business as an independent stylist, there’s a lot of intention, commitment and dedication that you’ll want to be stepping into before you take the exciting leap. 

If you are currently booth renting or aspiring to and you don’t become the kind of entrepreneur you need to be in order to build your salon clientele plus know how to sustain it for the life of your business, your vision will remain a distant fantasy. 

And there’s nothing good or bad, right or wrong in terms of your decision to booth rent or not,  it’s a matter of being confident with your decision, whatever it is. As with any career move you make, determining whether or not the new direction is a good fit for you, and vice versa, is one of the most important factors to consider. 

As is with everything in life, there are pros and cons on both sides. Even for salon owners and managers, there are pros and cons to owning or managing a booth rental salon. This post is written for you as the current booth renter hairstylist or the aspiring one.   

I share my personal experience with being a commission hairstylist, admittedly for a relatively short time, and my decision to take the salon booth/chair rental route that lasted nearly 30 years. I hope you find value in this episode. Stay tuned!

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