Rent-a-Chair vs. Commission: Managing Hybrid Teams in 2026

The salon workforce is changing. Many owners are moving to a hybrid model: some staff on wages, others renting chairs. This offers flexibility but creates an administrative headache. Seglo untangles the mess.

The Admin Nightmare

Renters run their own businesses within yours. They need their own payments, their own booking links, and their own data privacy. But you still want a unified front desk. How do you do both?

The "Tenant" Feature

Seglo treats Rent-a-Chair staff as Sub-Merchants.

• Split Payments: When a client pays, the money for the renter goes directly to the renter's Stripe account. You don't touch it (and don't pay tax on it).
• Unified Booking: To the client, it looks like one salon. They book "Sarah" just like anyone else.
• Privacy Fences: Renters only see their own clients and data. You see the whole picture.

Key Takeaways

• Automate the split: Stop manually calculating rent vs. earnings at the end of the week.
• Stay compliant: Clear separation of funds keeps the tax man happy.
• One brand, many businesses: Maintain a cohesive client experience.