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Nicole Biunno
The truth is Nicole never thought she would be a hairdresser. As a vocational school graduate right out of high school she thought she would support her way through college as a makeup artist/nail tech. Quickly, she fell in love with the industry's game. It's a delicate balance from color, to cutting, to client. The salon environment led her to want more and her education in the field became a career builder. With education from Graham Webb, Bumble and Bumble, Toni and Guy, Wella and Arojjo, the treasured tool in her belt is her Vidal Sassoon training. She earned respect for the trades foundation and history while honing her craft under such passion and skill. Early on Nicole paired her Cosmetology license with her Instructor's license and has had several stints in the educational field. Currently, her focus is Studio Salon and the team it has acquired. Continuing her education during the timeline of her career has been very important to her, but when the plane touched down in London with team members in tow, she felt like a proud mama. If a heart could smile, hers was grinning from ear to ear. Nicole could not have known on her first day of cosmetology in 1994, the opportunities of extensive travel, crossing of talented paths, and friendship her career has afforded her. She hopes, daily, to pass her passion on through craft, and staff. Long-term, she feels there will always be a balance of working behind the chair and teaching, they go hand in hand for her.
Christopher Cetroni
Working as a professional stylist has afforded me the opportunity to help clients reach their stylistic potential. My motivation to join the world of hair care professionals started with my desire to work with different hair textures and give clients the tools to embrace their coarse or curly hair, instead of forcing beautiful locks into a straight style. My goal is to provide clients with fresh and modern looks, each with a unique twist that specifically compliments their facial structure, hair and eye color, skin tone, texture and personal style. I work hard to meet the needs of my client by providing looks that can be easily recreated at home. While I hope to continue to work as a premier stylist and color specialist, I would embrace an opportunity to be an educator. This would allow me to share all that I’ve learned with fellow stylists, making the future a more beautiful place.
Samantha Chirelli
Far from the days of the dreaded "one length with a comb," Samantha has had the rare opportunity of doing what she truly loves. Completely motivated and inspired by hair, she constantly is continuing her education. Sammy has been apart of the Studio Salon family for 2 1/2 years and has been knockin' our socks off ever since. She adds her own style to everything she does. Anything a client presents to Sam she is able to deliver without compromising her artisitc ability. Sammy is always a fun time and if your lucky enough you might get to hear a "Sammy fact" while in her chair.
Michelle Cleveland
Michelle is our EXTENSION GURU! With over sixteen years of industry experience, she has dedicated the last nine to mastering the art of hair extension application. Her work has awarded her the priviledge to work on photo shoots and production sets in NYC and occasionally travel to private locations when her clients can't come to her. Michelle's extension work has been featured on TLC's "Homemade Millionaire" and is the cover child for dimannodesigns.com a hair accessory company started by one of her NYC clients. Michelle has been with Studio Salon since the beginning. She has studied and trained the art of advanced cut and color in such cities as London, Miami and New York and has multi-certifications with such academies as Vidal Sassoon, Wella and Tony & Guy. While hair extensions are her baby, she continues to nurture her passion for hair in general by learning whenever an opportunity presents itself, be it with a Vidal Sassoon instructor in Miami or from one of her team members seated beside her at Studio Salon. Michelle believes once you think you have nothing left to learn, the truth is......you have nothing left to offer!
Jennifer DeBenedetto
Jenny D is one of the newer additions to the styling staff at Studio Salon. She recently graduated top of her class and has had the pleasure of traveling to London to study at the Toni & Guy Academy. You may recognize her as the beautiful face that greets you at the door but she is on a steady path to success behind the chair as a stylist and makeup artist. Her natural sense of style, fashion, and humor will keep you inspired and looking for more. She is looking forward to expanding her training even further by attending advanced classes at one of the Vidal Sassoon Academies. Jenny currently resides in Keyport, NJ with her handsome husband and 2 crazy dogs, Lola the French Bulldog and Thorman the Pitbull.
Tracy Folino
Though Tracy has only been with Studio Salon a year she has been in the industry for 16 years ( don't worry, she is only 33!) Tracy brings a shiny smile, high heels, and a strong and loyal work ethic to our family. She is fully capable of creative color and haircuts for a woman, but no one rocks out men's cuts like this one. She shows any buzzer who's boss. Outside of the salon Tracy is dedicated to her faith and her family and it shows in all she does.
