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27.11.2024
The Booming Chair Rental Trend in Australia
Wella has partnered with Muse Avenue to bring even more value to our Wellastore salons. Each Wellastore salon that wishes to advertise their salon space for rent on Muse Avenue will receive a 10% discount for being a Wellastore customer. Additionally, Wellastore customers who join Muse Avenue will enjoy an exclusive welcome offer of 50% OFF Colour on their first Wellastore order. This partnership provides a streamlined solution for both salon owners and freelancers, helping to make the process of renting salon spaces more efficient and profitable.
The hair and beauty industry in Australia is undergoing a significant transformation. With almost 80,000 independent professionals, freelancing is becoming the new normal, and chair rental has emerged as one of the fastest-growing trends reshaping the sector. For freelancers, renting a chair in an established salon provides the professional environment and client access they need to thrive, while for salon owners, it represents a unique opportunity to generate revenue from underutilised spaces. However, managing chair rentals also comes with challenges that can quickly become an administrative burden.
The Hidden Challenge: Administrative Overload
While chair rental is a lucrative opportunity, the administrative tasks it creates can be a significant obstacle for both parties:
- For Salon Owners: Advertising spaces, vetting freelancers, drafting rental agreements, and scheduling chair use can eat into time better spent running the business or focusing on clients.
- For Freelancers: Searching for suitable salons, negotiating rental terms, and keeping track of payments can distract from growing their client base and perfecting their craft.
These time-consuming tasks can turn what should be a simple, profitable arrangement into a logistical headache.
MuseAvenue: Simplifying Chair Rentals for Everyone
MuseAvenue is here to help. As the only platform in Australia dedicated to chair rental, MuseAvenue simplifies the process, saving both salon owners and freelancers valuable time while unlocking new revenue opportunities.
The platform provides salon owners and freelancers with all the tools they need to streamline the process and focus on what they do best: creating beautiful work.
How MuseAvenue Saves Time
Smart Listings: Salon owners can create polished, tailored listings in minutes, highlighting their space’s features and amenities. Freelancers can browse listings quickly to find the perfect match.
Direct Connections: MuseAvenue’s network connects you directly with professionals or salons, cutting out time-consuming back-and-forth communication.
Streamlined and Secure Agreements: MuseAvenue makes chair rental agreements easier to manage while staying aligned with Fair Work regulations. This ensures both parties are protected and the process runs smoothly.
Centralised Platform: Manage all your rental activity in one place—no need for multiple tools or platforms to advertise, track inquiries, or manage rental payments.
A Vision for a Sustainable and Impactful Hair Industry
Thomas and Raphael, Co-Founders of MuseAvenue
“Our vision at MuseAvenue is to support the dream of independent professionals to work for themselves, but not by themselves, while helping salon owners embrace this trend by providing safe and welcoming spaces,” says Raphael Veron, Co-Founder & CEO of MuseAvenue.
“This is not just about chair rentals—it’s about contributing to shaping a more impactful, sustainable industry. By enabling collaboration between salons and freelancers, we empower professionals, optimise existing resources, and create a positive ripple effect that benefits everyone. We are proud to be working alongside brands like Wella to improve the industry together, making it stronger and more connected for everyone involved.”
Social and Environmental Impact
MuseAvenue empowers hairstylists and beauty professionals to pursue their careers independently without feeling isolated. By connecting them with established salons, it creates opportunities for collaboration and community building. At the same time, it enables salons to thrive by turning underutilised spaces into vibrant hubs for creativity and growth.
The chair rental model promoted by MuseAvenue also contributes to environmental sustainability by maximising the use of existing salon infrastructure. Instead of building new spaces or operating inefficiently, salons can share their workstations with freelancers, reducing the need for additional construction and minimising waste. This approach supports a more resource-efficient future for the beauty industry, aligning with broader sustainability goals.
Turn Chair Rentals into a Hassle-Free Opportunity
The rise of freelancing in the hair and beauty industry offers salon owners an incredible opportunity to generate revenue and connect with talented professionals. However, without the right tools, chair rentals can become a time-consuming and complex process.
MuseAvenue takes the hassle out of chair rentals, simplifying every step and allowing you to focus on what you love. With its smart solutions, salon owners can fill their empty chairs, and freelancers can find the perfect workspaces—all with minimal effort.
Join MuseAvenue today and make chair rental effortless, and part of a more sustainable and impactful future for the Australian hair industry!
