How to Hire for Chair Rental Without Wrecking Your Salon Culture

Back in 2020 when we switched to a rental/hybrid model, I made a big mistake: I brought in renters from other salons who weren’t aligned with our culture. They were talented, sure… but they didn’t know our systems, our standards, or the “Salon Lace way.” And honestly? That was on me.

That’s when I realized: chair rental without structure = chaos.

In this episode, I’m sharing how we turned things around and why, at Salon Lace, the cost of admission is simple — every renter goes through our Assistant Program. It protects our culture, sets clear expectations, creates consistency for guests, and builds a team that feels connected (even in a rental model).

We’ll also talk about what to do with experienced stylists, how to market chair rental the right way, and why your culture is the real selling point.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to protect your culture, avoid the chaos, and build something lasting.

👉🏼 And if you need a step-by-step framework to onboard and train your Assistants, grab my Ultimate Assistant Guide, normally $299, but right now it’s just $99 with code 2025. ⤵️

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✨ Mentioned in this episode: Here are 3 post options you can use when hiring for a booth renter 👇🏼

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