The short answer
Booth or suite rent means you pay a set rent and keep what you make. Commission means you keep a percentage of each service and the salon keeps the rest. Renting rewards a full book; commission is easier while you build one.
Booth rent vs. suite rent
Booth rent is a chair or station inside a shared salon. Suite rent is your own private room, often with more privacy and control, and usually higher rent. Both typically let you set your own prices and hours. Ask what is included: products, backbar, laundry, booking software, card processing, utilities.
How commission works
You and the salon split each service, for example 50/50 or 60/40. The salon usually supplies products and brings in walk-ins, and you only pay when you earn. Some salons treat commission stylists as employees and some as contractors. Ask which one it is.
How to choose
Compare your take-home in a normal week each way. If your service total minus rent beats your commission share, renting wins. Get the terms in writing either way: rent or split, client ownership, retail commission, and notice period.
Where to find openings
Browse live booth, suite and commission openings posted directly by salons on the Book My Salon hiring board.
Common questions
What is the difference between booth rent and suite rent?
Booth rent is a station inside a shared salon. Suite rent is a private room. Suites usually cost more but give you more privacy and control.
Is commission or booth rent better for a new stylist?
Usually commission, since you only pay the salon when you earn while you build clientele.
Live openings
See the Book My Salon hiring board for openings posted right now.