Karen Kaminski

Karen Kaminski is the founder of Allure Salon Suite Consulting, helping groups and individuals establish, manage, and scale private Salon Suite facilities for beauty professionals.

Karen’s holistic beauty business acumen stems from her experience as a nail salon owner in her early career, to a top sales rep for major beauty brands including Moroccan Oil, East Coast Beauty Supply, and Cosmoprof. In witnessing the first Salon Suite franchise opening in her state, Karen identified problems in the market — for both the franchisees and the struggling beauty professionals.

In 2016, Karen founded Allure Salon Group, marking the introduction of private Salon Suites in the state of Pennsylvania. This venture quickly expanded to five locations, supporting over 115 studio salons in running their own independent salon businesses. The success of Allure Salon Group led to the establishment of Allure Salon Suite Consulting in 2018, where Karen leverages her deep industry knowledge to assist clients nationwide in establishing, managing, and scaling private Salon Suite facilities at cost-effective rates. Allure Salon Suite Consulting also offers strategic exit planning for facility owners, providing tailored advice for those looking to transition away from their investments when the time is right.

Karen's approach is uniquely holistic; she offers end-to-end solutions for investors from location scouting and lease negotiation to construction and tenant onboarding. Her ability to negotiate tenant improvement allowances effectively reduces out-of-pocket expenses for her clients, substantially undercutting the typical costs associated with franchise models.

Her consultancy does more than just set up facilities; it educates and supports beauty professionals, fostering low turnover rates and sustainable profitability. Karen's model is a paradigm shift from traditional franchise operations, emphasizing real value over mere real estate transactions. This innovative approach has positioned Allure Consulting not just as a service provider, but as a business incubator for both Salon Suite investors, and entrepreneurial beauty professionals.

As an industry expert, Karen is recognized for her hands-on experience and comprehensive understanding of the Salon Suite market. She is a thought leader, challenging conventional models and advocating for a more supportive and educational approach towards Salon Suite creation, management and growth. Karen is transforming the beauty industry, making Salon Suites a more accessible and lucrative venture for investors and beauty professionals alike.