5 Things to Look for When Renting a Salon Suite on Long Island
Not all salon suites are created equal. Here's what every Long Island stylist should look for before signing a lease.
So you've decided to go independent — congratulations! Now comes the important part: finding the right space. Not all salon suites are the same, and signing a lease in the wrong place can cost you clients, time, and money.
Here are the five things every Long Island beauty professional should look for when renting a salon suite.
1. Location, location, location. Where your suite is located directly affects how easy it is for your clients to get to you. Look for a suite near major roads, with easy access from multiple towns. Meraki Creative Suites sits right in the heart of Riverhead, NY — central to the entire East End, including the Hamptons, Northfork, and Patchogue.
2. Free parking. This one seems obvious but you'd be surprised how many salon suite buildings charge for parking or have limited spots. Your clients should never have to stress about where to park. At Meraki, free parking is always included.
3. What's actually included. Always ask exactly what's included in your weekly rate. Some suites charge extra for utilities, WiFi, or even the use of a shampoo bowl. At Meraki Creative Suites, everything is included — styling chair, shampoo bowl, storage, WiFi, all utilities, and a client waiting area. One flat rate, no surprises.
4. 24/7 access. Your clients don't always book between 9 and 5. Make sure your suite building gives you round-the-clock access so you can work the hours that work for you — and your clients.
5. The community. This one is underrated. The people around you matter. A good salon suite community means you're surrounded by other motivated, independent professionals who lift each other up — not compete or create drama.
At Meraki Creative Suites, we built this community on purpose. It's what makes us different from every other suite rental on the East End.
Come see for yourself. Book a tour at merakicreativesuites.com — we'd love to show you around.