Gold Coast · Southport
Empowering independent stylists.
Australia's largest freelance-only salon — a 300m² space built for hair stylists, colourists, nail technicians and beauty professionals who want their own chair, their own brand and their own hours.
- 30 workstations
- From $110 / day
- Casual and Permanent
Ultimate freedom in beauty
Your chair. Your clients.
Your rules.
Botanica is the Gold Coast's dedicated freelance-only salon, designed exclusively for talented professionals who want to rent their own space without the restrictions of traditional employment.
Set your own schedule
Work when and how it suits you and your clients.
Be your own boss
Keep full control of your services, pricing and brand.
Do what you love
Every day, in a supportive and professional environment.
Grow with us
Join a thriving community of ambitious creatives.
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What's on offer
Premium, professional and built for ambitious independents
Impress every client with a luxurious setup and a calm, inspiring atmosphere. We provide the space, resources and community support you need to grow your brand, your bookings and your income — all on your terms.
Everything included
A space that works as hard as you do
- Spacious workspace that focuses on natural elements throughout
- Coffee bar — coffee machine, tea, still water and treats, all supplied for your clients
- Colour room — mix in a dedicated space with your own lockable storage for products, colours and trolley
- Relax room — the space for "you" time, with a full kitchen just for stylists
- Laundry room — washing machine, dryer, towel drying area and storage
- Utilities included — power, water and free WiFi
- Bathroom facilities — disability accessible
Upcoming
Masterclasses, workshops & industry nights
We host inspiring professional masterclasses, hands-on workshops and industry events throughout the year, right here in our salon space. Register your interest and we'll keep you across every date, announcement and exclusive opportunity — so you never miss out.
Good to know
Common questions
Rates start from just $110 per day — affordable luxury that lets you focus on building your business rather than paying overheads. Power, water and WiFi are included, along with the coffee bar, colour room, laundry and relax room.
Most of our creatives arrive with an existing following, but we're happy to talk with anyone building theirs. You keep control of your services, pricing and brand — and you'll be surrounded by a community of experienced professionals to learn from.
Yes. Professional salon hire is available for education events, masterclasses, photoshoots, product launches and pop-ups. Events can be run on any day or at any time. Head to our Industry Events page to check availability.
Plenty of free parking is available on site, with rear roller-door access for deliveries and event set-up. We're at Shop 7/19 Brolga Ave, on the corner of Warehouse Rd, Southport.
Visit us
Opening hours
By appointment only. Events can be run on any day, at any time — just ask.
Ready when you are
Elevate your career on your terms
Enquire today and secure your space in the future of freelance beauty.