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Stylists are walking away from traditional salons in record numbers, and I understand why. When you’re giving up 50 to 55% but only getting a chair and some shampoo, the math feels insulting. But here’s the question I really want to ask: is the commission salon model broken, or have too many salons stopped earning their share?

I share what Chris and I are building at Panache and Company and why I still believe a great commission salon can be one of the best career moves in the beauty industry. We talk through the reality of going independent in a salon suite, including the hidden costs of rent, colour, inventory, software, credit card fees, taxes, and the hours of admin that steal time from doing hair. If you love autonomy, that path can be perfect. If you just want to be an incredible hairstylist, you deserve a place that supports that choice.

We also dig into what “support” has to mean in 2026: a structured salon education program that goes beyond cosmetology school, coaching on consultations, retention, rebooking, retail sales, and the numbers behind the chair like average ticket and productivity. I explain the level system we’re creating so stylists have a clear path, growing skills, prices, and income, plus room to specialise in grey blending, extensions, scalp wellness, education, or leadership. And yes, we talk about the big stuff that makes this a real profession: culture, mentorship, marketing that brings clients in, and benefits like paid time off, health insurance, and a retirement plan as we grow.

If this hits home, share it with a stylist who feels stuck, and subscribe so you don’t miss what we’re building next. After you listen, what matters most to you in a salon: money, time, culture, or growth?

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