More Than A Chair, A Partner In Your Success
Other salons give you a room or a chair. UMI gives you a career.
Empower your business with the support of our stylist collective.
Are you an independent stylist looking for a luxury salon chair rental in NYC? UMI offers top-tier hairstylists a beautifully designed home for their independent brand, with a premium Flatiron salon space, exceptional amenities, and a community of talented artists, all while giving you the freedom to run your business your way.
UMI offers something unique to the salon world: the freedom of independence within the experience of a luxury salon. Our membership model gives stylists the space to build their own brand and business while being part of an elevated, collaborative environment designed around their success.
Membership Offerings
Luxury Salon Experience
A beautifully designed Flatiron setting with custom workstations, personal storage, premium backbar products, and thoughtful details designed for you and your clients.
Brand and Business Support
Build your independent brand with professional photography, preferred consultants, social media guidance, and a personal stylist profile featured on UMI’s website. Members have access to thoughtful resources and expert support designed to help build a brand that feels distinctly their own.
Education and Growth
Stay inspired and ahead of the industry with ongoing education, technique classes, professional resources, and opportunities to continually refine your craft.
Full-Service Housekeeping
From your station and towels to the salon itself, dedicated housekeeping takes care of the details so you can focus on your clients and your craft.
Premium Client Hospitality
Elevate every appointment with complimentary beverage and snack service, high-end products available for both members and clients, and fully managed retail that lets you earn commission. Members can also conveniently purchase professional styling products, shampoos, conditioners, and more for their own use.
Community and Wellness
Connect with a community of accomplished artists through events, wellness experiences, fitness partnerships, and a culture built around supporting one another.
How We’re Different
In a typical booth rental, stylists may be responsible for cleaning their station, managing laundry, purchasing products, and keeping supplies stocked, adding more administrative work to the day.
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We Handle the Details
Your Brand, Backed by UMI
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Independent stylists are often left to manage branding, marketing, booking, and professional development on their own. UMI gives you access to brand support, professional resources, and continuing education designed to help you and your business grow.
Independent, Never Alone
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Traditional booth rental can mean working independently without much support, while commission salons may come with set schedules and floor hours. At UMI, you have the freedom to set your own schedule and run your own business, with a community of accomplished artists around you.
A Better Way to Work
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Many rental salons provide a functional place to work, but little beyond it. UMI pairs a beautifully designed luxury environment with thoughtful amenities, wellness and community experiences, and built-in vacation days, creating a space that supports both your brand and your lifestyle.
