How it works
62/89 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge WA 6003
We do not push every hair or makeup professional into the same plan. We understand your services, goals and availability — then guide you to the right next step.
Built to reduce guesswork
Submit your details, we talk through your goals, recommend the right pathway, then invite you in if it fits.
Find your fit
Answer 5 quick questions and see whether the space fits the way you want to work.
See the space
A premium Northbridge workspace for independent hair professionals and makeup artists — start your enquiry below, no need to wait for the full breakdown.
The fear isn't really about chairs or rent — here's how the casual option helps you build up without leaping overnight.
A clear look at the booking steps so you know exactly what happens after you enquire — then book your own walkthrough.
Your business.Your clients.Your future.
Real walkthroughs and stylist stories from people who've made the move — press play to hear what changed when they stopped renting a chair and started building a business.
Walk in and picture the Northbridge salon as your next freelance space — stations, light, and a client-ready room you can grow in.
You do not need every answer before you move. Abby helps you work through the questions and decide if independent work is the right next step.
Wherever you are right now, this is how we help you get to the next stage, and the one after that.
Hover a stage, or pick one below.
You are talented and booked, and still going backwards. This is what staying an employee is really costing you.
You find out if going independent works for you, before you commit to anything.
“If you don’t have that support and guidance, it’s really hard to do it on your own.”
Sarah, part-time freelancer
You are out on your own, which is exciting and a bit daunting. Your first priority is getting clients into your chair.
Your first clients booked into your own chair, at your prices.
“This has been the perfect space to rent a chair.”
Bonnie, full-time freelancer
Your days are filling. Now it is about keeping clients coming back and getting found by new ones.
A full book, clients who come back, and a quiet week no longer feels like a crisis.
“I finally feel in control of my business, and I’m actually growing.”
Erica, full-time freelancer
Clients come for you, not the salon. Now you are building a brand and real income.
Five steps, from the front door to your own chair.
Five moments in a client’s journey with you.
Independent stylists around you to share referrals, ideas and the occasional coffee.
Share a little about your business and Abby or the team will point you to a clear next step. No pressure, and nothing to commit to.
Your step-by-step roadmap
We walk you through the right plan for your days, goals and client load — then help you book a tour and lock in the best option.
Start by sending through your details so we can understand where you are at, what hair or makeup services you offer, and what you are trying to build.
We speak with you in more detail about your situation, goals, client load, availability and what support you are looking for.
Instead of throwing prices at you, we guide you toward the option that best suits your goals, schedule and the current salon availability.
Book a meet and greet, view the Northbridge workspace, ask questions, and secure the best next step if it feels right.
Why TBB?
A place to work matters. The right support, systems and environment help you turn independent work into a stronger business.
Space-only chair rental
You receive access to a chair, but growth, marketing, systems and business decisions remain entirely on you.
The Beauty Basement
You receive a premium workspace plus practical coaching, marketing guidance, systems and education designed to support your business.
Before you start
We keep the standards clear so the space stays professional for every member and every client.
Valid professional insurance coverage so you can operate properly and confidently.
Relevant hair or makeup qualifications, experience or training for the services you provide.
Your own professional hair or makeup tools, products and equipment for your service offering.
A commitment to hygiene, quality, reliability and excellent client care.
Guides from Abby
Practical reading from Abby on moving from employment to your own chair, from agreements and tax to what to check before you commit.
Starting out·10 min read
A numbers-first guide for hairdressers comparing cash purchases, loans and equipment leases before independence, including total cost, flexibility, tax and break-even checks.
Read guide →Salon business basics·7 min read
Australia's SMS Sender ID Register has applied since 1 July 2026. Hair and beauty businesses using branded booking texts should confirm their sender ID is registered.
Read guide →Rent-a-chair·9 min read
A practical Perth framework for deciding whether your client base is strong enough for chair rental, using real booking patterns, service margins, rebooking and a conservative break-even test.
Read guide →Starting out·11 min read
A decision guide for hairdressers moving into independence: compare booking software, protect client information, test service timing and avoid a disruptive double migration.
Read guide →Salon business basics·8 min read
An urgent guide for sole-trader hair and makeup freelancers who have not lodged their 2026 return or engaged a registered tax agent, including overdue-return and penalty risks.
Read guide →Rent-a-chair·8 min read
A Perth location checklist for freelance hairdressers comparing salon workspaces through client travel, parking, public transport, safety and booking friction.
Read guide →Starting out·12 min read
Compare salon employment and chair rental using take-home value, booked demand, operating costs, unpaid time, tax, GST and risk—not headline revenue or one busy week.
Read guide →Salon business basics·10 min read
WA has an active 2026 compliance campaign inspecting hair businesses in the Perth metro area for pay, entitlements and records. Sole-trader employers need to know which system covers them.
Read guide →New guides are featured here every Monday.
Everything included
Tap through the areas that matter to you. See the support, space and systems behind your membership without scrolling through a wall of boxes.
What you get
Premium styling stations designed to impress clients and help your independent brand feel established from day one.
What happens next
Every enquiry gets a human review — usually within one business day. We’ll only follow up about the enquiry you sent us, and you can reply STOP at any time. No pressure to decide before you are ready.
Abby or the team reviews your details within one business day.
We respond by email or phone with a clear next step — usually a meet and greet or a short conversation.
At the meet and greet you see the space, ask real questions and understand the right pathway.
There is no pressure to commit on the spot — the goal is clarity before any decision.
Choose your pathway
Process & support
Who The Beauty Basement is for, how independence works here, and what business support sits behind the space.
The Beauty Basement is currently set up for independent hairdressers, hairstylists, colourists and makeup artists. It is not marketed as a general beauty-therapy, nail or lash room. If your service sits outside hair or makeup, contact us first so we can confirm whether the workspace is suitable.
No. It combines premium salon workspace with business support options and growth pathways for independent hair professionals and makeup artists. Exact support depends on the package or pathway you choose.
No. You do not need to be fully booked, but you should be serious about growing your hair or makeup business. The Beauty Basement is for professionals who want support with building their business, not just renting space.
Quiet weeks are common when you go independent. Depending on your package or pathway, support can help you plan the next steps — we will explain what is available before you commit.
Yes. You keep your independence and run your own business, but you are not left completely on your own.
If you are moving from a commission salon, a meet and greet helps you understand how independence works here — your own pricing, your own clients, with business support rather than walking away from structure entirely.
CoWorkz is the business software behind The Beauty Basement — built to help independent hair professionals and makeup artists stay organised, track their business, plan content, improve rebooking and know what to focus on next.
CoWorkz is a separate paid subscription available to both Beauty Basement members and standalone customers. Full-time Beauty Basement members receive a discounted subscription rate. We will explain what is included before you commit.
Coaching and business support depend on the package or pathway you choose. We will explain the available support and exact inclusions before you commit.
Marketing support depends on the package or pathway you choose. We will explain what is included, optional or separately available before you commit.
Training and education are not automatically included with every membership. Access depends on the package or program you choose, and we will explain what applies before you commit.
Business direction and mentoring is led by Abby Waller, with additional support around content and brand visibility through The Beauty Basement team. What you receive depends on the package or pathway you select.