Behind the Chair

Commission Salons

Not every stylist wants a suite yet. These Michigan salons pay their team on commission — you get a chair, a front desk, and built-in walk-ins instead of a lease. Handy if you're comparing a commission split against going private.

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Ann Arbor

1 salon

Tricho Salon & Spa — Ann Arbor (Briarwood)

Tricho Salon & Spa

470 Briarwood Cir

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

www.trichosalonandspa.com

Tricho's Ann Arbor spot at Briarwood Mall, also commission-based.

Berkley

1 salon

Clinton Township

1 salon

Tricho Salon & Spa — Clinton Township (Partridge Creek)

Tricho Salon & Spa

17420 Hall Rd

Clinton Township, MI 48038

www.trichosalonandspa.com

At The Mall at Partridge Creek, with the usual Tricho commission structure.

Detroit

7 salons

Studio Vera — Salon & Skin

1521 Putnam St

Detroit, MI 48207

Search "Studio Vera — Salon & Skin"

Stylists reportedly earn 50–60% commission here.

Anthem Hair & Health

1938 Franklin St Ste 106

Detroit, MI 48207

Find them on Instagram as Anthem Hair & Health Detroit

Hazel Park

1 salon

Madison Heights

1 salon

Alchemy Color Lab Salon & Spa

27641 John R Rd

Madison Heights, MI 48071

www.alchemycolorlab.com

A big full-service salon with a full team — stylists are paid commission or wage, not renting space.

Novi

1 salon

Tricho Salon & Spa — Novi (Twelve Oaks)

Tricho Salon & Spa

27500 Novi Rd

Novi, MI 48377

www.trichosalonandspa.com

Inside Twelve Oaks Mall. Same commission setup as the other Tricho salons.

Royal Oak

7 salons

Tricho Salon & Spa — Royal Oak

Tricho Salon & Spa

501 S Washington Ave

Royal Oak, MI 48067

www.trichosalonandspa.com

Tricho hires stylists on commission — their careers page says so outright.

6 Salon — Royal Oak

306 W 6th St

Royal Oak, MI 48067

Troy

1 salon

Tricho Salon & Spa — Troy (Somerset)

Tricho Salon & Spa

2800 W Big Beaver Rd

Troy, MI 48084

www.trichosalonandspa.com

Just off Big Beaver near Somerset. Stylists here work on commission.