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The beauty and salon industry is entering a transformative phase as it moves into 2025, with significant shifts in both consumer preferences and business models reshaping the landscape. According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-hurst-619903137/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=beauty-industry-trends-2025-the-rise-of-independent-professionals-2728348" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Daryl Hurst</a>, president and chief operating officer of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.solasalonstudios.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=beauty-industry-trends-2025-the-rise-of-independent-professionals-2728348" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sola Salons</a>, the industry is witnessing an unprecedented expansion of independent beauty professionals offering diverse services beyond traditional offerings, a trend that will be a key driver for growth in the coming years."We see the expansion of more independent beauty providers coming into the industry offering all types of different services," Hurst said. "While more traditional services like hair and nails are still incredibly prevalent in our salons, we’re also seeing a real diversification of the different beauty offerings. We are very excited to support a variety of beauty entrepreneurs in achieving their dreams.”This diversification reflects a broader transformation in the beauty industry, where professionals are increasingly seeking opportunities to build businesses around their specific skills and passions. The trend extends beyond traditional salon services to include specialized offerings such as permanent makeup and permanent jewelry, creating new opportunities for both beauty pros and consumers.The post-COVID era has dramatically influenced how beauty professionals approach their careers, with many seeking greater control over their work lives — something that reaching beyond the traditional salon environment into entrepreneurship provides.&nbsp;"If we zoom out for a minute, we can see how much the world has changed since COVID. From working remotely to being able to control your schedule, all kinds of professionals are putting much more emphasis on a work model that aligns with their lives,” Hurst said. “In the beauty industry, this looks like many professionals moving to a salon suite model where they work for themselves. This trend only helped intensify and amplify what we offer in the industry from a lifestyle perspective.”The flexibility for beauty professionals to control their scheduling gives them a better lifestyle, but it also often creates better flexibility for their clients, too, strengthening business.“Beauty professionals who follow a more traditional nine-to-five-type schedule are often missing out on business and life. The flexibility to create their own hours allows the pros to manage their time how they need while simultaneously catering to clients who would prefer appointments later in the evening or on the weekend,” Hurst said. “Corporate professionals have a harder time getting in for services when the only available times are during their work day. Making that flexibility more accessible is a huge benefit to our model, and I think that will only continue to grow as the world continues to embrace different lifestyles and ways to work.”Consumer behavior is evolving alongside these industry changes. There's a growing trend toward what might be called "high-maintenance solutions for low-maintenance living." People are looking to find beauty services and routines that fit best with their lives. Many are increasingly willing to invest in long-term beauty solutions that save time in their daily routines, like semi-permanent makeup applications and extended-wear treatments.Looking ahead to 2025, the industry is poised for continued growth and innovation.&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/sola-salons/info">Sola Salons</a>, celebrating its 20th year as the largest salon suites provider, is actively investing in technology and processes to support this evolution.&nbsp;"We have aggressive growth plans for the next several years. We are investing in technology, innovative new processes, and enhanced training opportunities for both our franchisees and beauty professionals," Hurst said.This transformation of the beauty industry represents more than just a change in business models — it's a fundamental shift in how beauty professionals can build their careers and how consumers access beauty services. As we move into 2025, the industry's focus on entrepreneurship, flexibility and innovation suggests a bright future for both service providers and their clients.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/sola-salons">https://1851franchise.com/sola-salons</a>.

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Beauty Industry Trends and Predictions 2025 | Sola Salons

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Sola Salons President and COO Daryl Hurst discusses a strong market primed to grow alongside entrepreneurial beauty pros, largely driven by a universal desire for flexibility and freedom.

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