pinkcomb | a pampered salon experience

What I do at pink comb:

I am the owner of the salon!

My Education:

I attended St. John's University in New York City where I attained my BS in Journalism with a dual minor in Theater and Advertising. I then went on to Christine Valmy in Pine Brook New Jersey where I studied hair, skin, nails and make-up and obtained my NJ State Cosmetology License.

My experience in the industry:

I grew up in a hair salon - it's second nature to me. I started doing bridal hair and make-up on a whim while working at a salon in Queens in 2000. With a small ad on craigslist and hard work and dedication, I built up my bridal consultancy resulting in the opening of Pink Comb Salon in 2008. Professionally, I have completed my Master Color Certification through Wella and have studied and practiced haircutting and hair coloring at The Studio San Francisco and The Studio New York City. My make-up artistry skills have been fine-tuned through education with MAC Cosmetics and Kett Cosmetics and have taken various courses at The Makeup Shop. My work focusing in bridal hair and make-up is well recognized throughout the tri-state area and has been published and acclaimed in various trade magazines such as NJ Bride, Inside Weddings, and Bridal Star Hairstyles and www.nymag.com.

My specialty:

Bridal Hair and Make-up and Advanced Hair-coloring Techniques.

Favorite part of the beauty business:

Making people look beautiful and feel beautiful. It's a gift I am blessed to have! There is nothing like it and I could never imagine myself in a different career. It is a wonderful feeling to have found my "niche" so early on in life and I look forward to many, many years of my career in the beauty industry. I love my job!

Favorite Colors:

Purple and Turquoise

Favorite Foods:

Chicken Parmesan, Whole Wheat Pasta and Brownie Sundaes.

Favorite Places Visited:

Lausanne, Switzerland and San Francisco

Favorite Quote:

"Fear less, hope more
Whine less, breathe more
Talk less, say more
Hate less, love more
And all good things are yours."

My Hours:

I am at your service at Pink Comb Tuesday 12-9, Thursday 12-9 for appointments, Wednesday and Friday hours are upon Request.

Fun Facts:

I am the preferred hairstylist of Pampered Bride Weddings, www.pamperedbrideweddings.com

My salon was the preferred salon of the 2008-2009 New Jersey Devils Dance Team and 2008-2009 New Jersey Ironmen Dance Team. We cut and colored the teams' hair for the duration of the season and also provided hair and make-up services for their photo and calendar shoots.

I am the key hair and make-up artist for NYC Boudoir Sessions with Kamila Harris, www.kamilaharrisboudoir.com.

My work has been seen on www.nymag.com and Published in NJ Bride Magazine, Inside Weddings and Bridal Star Hairstyles no. 67.

You can check out reviews to my work on Project Wedding and WeddingWire

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What I do at pink comb:

Colorist/Sytlist

My Education:

Roman Academy Of Beauty Culure in Hawthorne NJ, Wella Studio (Colorist Program)

My experience in the industry:

7 Years

My specialty:

Creative and Dimensional color, Hi/ Low Lighting and Color Correction. Plus Advanced Cuts and some Bridal work.

Favorite part of the beauty business:

Allowing so much artisitic freedom and diversity with every client. I love my job - it's that simple. I am passionate about my career in the beauty industry and love all aspects of my trade. I have taken training classes with Wella, Hair Sexy Concepts, Label M, Redken, Clariol, L'Oreal, and Gram Webb to further my education. I take great satisfaction in teaching my clients how to maintain their hair and their unique look. I believe everyone should take some "self time" to make themselves feel good inside and out. I always try to keep an open mind to all things - especially when its come to new clients and my steady clients. Each person is truly unique and deserves a different approach and application. It's my goal to make sure everyone leaves my chair satisfied : )

Favorite Color:

Yellow

Favorite Foods:

Sushi

Favorite Place Visited:

Hawaii but there are more magical places to come!

Favorite Quote:

"If I work hard at it, I will be where I want to be."

My Hours:

Tuesday (12-9), Wed (apt. only), Thursday (12-9), Friday (9-6), Saturday (9-4)

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What I do at pink comb:

I started at Pink Comb as an assistant in November 2008. After being a stylist for 4 years prior, it was hard for some to understand why I was taking what seemingly was a step backward. I knew from the minute I walked into Pink Comb that if I didn't take whatever job that was being offered. I would miss out on an amazing opportunity. I am now a stylist at Pink Comb and I am also part of the bridal business. I provide all hair services from cuts, color and highlighting to special occasion styling.

My Education:

I studied cosmetology at Empire Beauty School in Cherry Hill, NJ.

My experience in the industry:

I have been in the beauty business for 5 years. I am certified in Matrix color. I have also taken many cutting courses through Matrix Design Team and Sexy Hair.

My specialty:

Creative and Dimensional color, Hi/ Low Lighting and Color Correction. Plus Advanced Cuts and some Bridal work.

Favorite part of the beauty business:

The people! Whether it's the clients, my coworkers, or educators, I have met such awesome people in this business. I have built lasting friendships with clients and some of my best friends are the girls I work with.

Favorite Color:

Purple, the color of royalty and also great for toning my sometimes brassy blonde hair!

Favorite Foods:

My current food obsession is guacamole and chips, hold the cilantro and bring on the margaritas!

Favorite Place Visited:

I haven't had the chance to travel as often as I'd like. When the time comes the first place I would go is Tel Aviv, Israel.

Favorite Quote:

"The key to finding joy in loving others is to focus on giving love, not on getting it. Receiving love is a beautiful result of loving others, but the pure joy of love comes from having a loving attitude - no matter what we get in return."

My Hours:

Tuesday & Thursday 12-9 Wednesday 10-2 Friday 10-6 Saturday 9-4 (if not out doing weddings)

Fun Facts:

I grew up in Cape May, NJ and the 3 things I miss most about home are family, the beach (of course!) and having a Wawa at every major intersection.

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What I do at pink comb:

Hairstylist and Makeup Artist

My Education:

I am a proud Belleville High School Cosmetology graduate. I studied hair, skincare, and makeup and was licensed by the state of NJ, all before my high school graduation. I have trained at Martin Parsons Long Hairdressing and the Matrix Academy for color and cutting. I have also trained with MAC, Temptu Airbrush systems, and Makeup Forever HD Beauty Training with Sharon Gault. I am trained in High Definition makeup to create a flawless coverage on camera and film. I continue to perfect my skills with classes and seminars year round, all while working towards a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

My experience in the industry:

After working at a premier salon, I decided to venture out into the bridal industry. Since 2005, I have provided hair and makeup services to bridal parties and photoshoots all over NJ & NY.

I work with all textures and lengths to create romantic updos to sexy half-up styles. I can incorporate extensions to create fullness and volume to any style. Today, I provide on-location hair and makeup services to bridal parties and lovely ladies ready to take everyone's breath away!

My specialty:

I use makeup to enhance and soften creating a stunning look that is unique to your skin tone and features. I specialize in Airbrush Makeup to provide a glowing, flawless complexion. Pimples, discoloration, and uneven skin tones are now in the past! I provide my clients with the highest quality products available in the industry.

Favorite part of the beauty business:

being able to use my skills to make women feel and look beautiful with the confidence to capture attention. The excitement and smiles of empowered women is simply priceless. I truly enjoy what I do, it's my passion!

Favorite Color:

Pink... of course!

Favorite Foods:

Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream

Favorite Places Visited:

Santa Monica, California

Favorite Quote:

"Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world."
Marilyn Monroe

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What I do at pink comb:

I'm an Event coordinator for children's birthday parties, beauty events, and mini boudoir sessions with Kamila Harris Photography. You can also find me assisting Michelle LoConte at weddings within the tri-state area.

My Education:

I graduated from William Paterson University with a BA in Communications a concentration in television/theater.

My experience in the industry:

I have worked many years in the entertainment industry which coincides with the beauty business. I have experience in television, theater arts, and elementary aged education.

Favorite part of the beauty business:

Working with so many different types of people and making each of them feel beautiful.

Favorite Color:

Pink

Favorite Foods:

Mexican/ Italian

Favorite Place Visited:

Cape May

Favorite Quote:

"The only regrets in life are the risks you didn't take"

My Hours:

By appointment only

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What I do at pink comb:

Bridal Up-Do artist

My Education:

2007 High School Graduate, 3rd year college student at Laboratory Institute of Merchandising studying Visual Merchandising

My experience in the industry:

I've been in industry since 2005 working on bridal hair and up-dos

My specialty:

Up-Dos

Favorite part of the beauty business:

Taking pride in what I can do. I love making people feel beautiful.

Favorite Color:

Purple

Favorite Foods:

Lime grilled shrimp and chicken

Favorite Places Visited:

San Francisco and Aruba

Favorite Quote:

"Imperfection is beauty; madness is genius and it is better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring"
Marilyn Monroe

My Hours:

Friday, Saturday and Sundays

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What I do at pink comb:

Front End Receptionist/ Assistant and Bridal Coordinator

My Education:

Bachelor’s of Science: Elementary and Special Education and pursuing my Masters of Curriculum and Instruction of Mathematics

My experience in the industry:

I have been in a salon since I was in diapers; sweeping hair, taking appointments, and entertaining clients.

My specialty:

I can make a mean cup of coffee.

Favorite part of the beauty business:

Growing with the client as she gets engaged, married then has her first child.

Favorite Color:

I enjoy every color, but my favorite hair color is Dark Brown/Black

Favorite Foods:

anything that is free and made with love, a.k.a. my mother’s chicken rice soup and stuffing.

Favorite Places Visited:

Top Three: Grand Cayman Island, New Orleans and Las Vegas

Favorite Quote:

"In three words I can sum up everything I learned in life:it goes on"
Robert Frost

My Hours:

Summer: Thursday 11:30- 5 and on an as needed basis.

Fun Facts:

I was one of Michelle’s guinea pigs, when we were in high school, she wanted to try high lighting my hair. My hair was shoulder length and dark brown but at the end of the process, I had florescent pink high lights and chin length hair let’s just say, she has come a long way.

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Maryann began her hairdressing career by attending Capri Institute of Hair Design while a senior in high school in 1975. She attended part time in the evenings hoping to fall into her career once she graduated from high school in 1976. While in beauty school she met her first husband and together they opened their own salon, Carmelo's Hair Design in Oakland NJ. Having her first child, Michelle. They managed and worked hard together to get the business off the ground, but once it was established she left hairdressing for a while to become a stay at home mom. She still continued to do clients in her parents home, living there while their home was being built. During this time Maryann was involved with the business end of the salon doing the bookeeping and payroll. When Michelle's vision of Pink Comb became reality she was delighted when asked to be a part or her daughters dream.

You will find Maryann on Saturdays, doing anything from answering phones, to cleaning, to doing laundry. to even helping out with a manicure or pedicue when needed. Her biggest accomplishment however is her 3 beautiful, brilliant, smart daughters, who have lived out all of the dreams that she never got to do herself, but is enjoying every minute of the journey.

What I do at pink comb:

I am a nail technician.

My experience in the industry:

I first entered the beauty business as a Makeup Artist working for well-known companies as Estee Lauder and Revlon. I then resumed my education and became a Nail Technician. I've been in the business 24 years and I never get tired of it.

Favorite part of the beauty business:

Knowing that I bring such pleasure to my clients makes me feel very rewarded.

Favorite Quote:

"The expression a woman wears on her face is far more important than the clothes she wears on her back."
Dale Carnegie

My Hours:

Saturdays and upon Request

What I do at pink comb:

Make-up for all and any occasion!

My Education:

I went to cosmetology school during high school because I knew out of the womb I wanted to be a make-up artist! After I received my cosmetology license, I went on to classes in New York City at Toni&Guy (the Bedhead and Catwalk company) for extra hair and make-up training. About 6 classes for each, in total.

My experience in the industry:

Starting from when I was 14, I've been shampooing in salons, just to get my foot in the door and to learn as much as I can from being in the background!  Then, when I graduated high school and earned my cosmetology license, I start doing hair and make-up in a salon with my first, very own chair! Since then, I've done bridal make-up, make-up for any and all occasions, make-up for fashion shows, make-up for photoshoots and also some hair for all of the above! I can't believe it's been almost 10 years already since I started in this industry!

Favorite part of the beauty business:

My job is to #1- make people look beautiful, #2- make people feel beautiful, #3- make someone's day special, and lastly, to make everyone enjoy the experience! Life doesn't get any more fun than that!

Favorite Color:

I love any jewel toned color…or any color that truly compliments one's skin. Any color can be beautiful. "The best color in the whole world, is the one that looks good on you." Coco Chanel says it best!

Favorite Food:

Cupcakes & ice cream beat out any kind of meal!

Favorite Place Visited:

Jamaica is quite the experience. It embodies true relaxation.

Favorite Quote:

"Nothing ventuned, nothing gained."

My Hours:

I work at pinkcomb by appointment only, so book your appointment today!

Fun Fact

In addition to being a make-up artist, I also work for Betsey Johnson! It's a beautiful thing being able to give my opinion from not only a fashionista's point of view, but also being able to visualize their finished look (including their outfit, hair, make-up, right down to the accessories !)

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What I do at pink comb:

I started Pink Comb January 2010 as an Assistant. I am slowly taking clients and working my way up to become a full-time stylist. You can also finding me assisting at weddings.

My Education:

My sophomore year of High School I began attending Essex County Vocational School's Cosmetology Course, which is a school Nutley High School provides to students who want to study a trade. I attended ECVTS for 3 years. Soon after, I attended Capri Institute in Clifton NJ, where I continued my education and obtained my Cosmetology License.

My experience in the industry:

I come from a family of hair dressers. So I guess you can say its in the blood! I knew I wanted to be a hair stylist since I was very little. I gave my first haircut at the age of 5 to my grandfather (with his permission of course). I worked in a few salons assisting the past couple of years. My aunt always told me when you find a salon you love you know it. When I started Pink Comb I knew it was meant to be.

My specialty:

Hair Cutting/Color, Special Occasion Styling and some make-up experience. I am also certified in Coppola Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatment.

Favorite part of the beauty business:

I love making people feel beautiful. When I see someone happy with the work I did it makes me feel great. It’s not just a job or just working to make money when you do something you love. I love being at work and doing what I do, and unfortunately a lot of people can’t say that.

Favorite Color:

Blue

Favorite Foods:

Anything Italian and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

Favorite Places Visited:

I love Florida, but I am also planning a trip Bahamas sometime soon!

Favorite Quote:

"Duty makes us do things well, but love makes us do them beautifully."

My Hours:

Tues, Thursday and Saturday. I work occasional Wednesdays and Fridays.

Fun Facts:

I won first place in a competition for fantasy style, I decided to do Minnie Mouse & I made her mouse ears out of only hair! I also won first place in a up-do competition!

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What I do at pink comb:

I assist the other stylists with their services as well as haircuts, blowouts, up-do’s, color and highlights.

My Education:

I completed my cosmetology and hairstyling schooling at The Lab Paul Mitchell Partner School in Ewing, NJ.

My experience in the industry:

Since I was a little girl I have always loved doing hair. I officially began working and completing services in salons in May 2009. I am now currently a licensed cosmetologist and hair stylist.

Favorite part of the beauty business:

Making people feel beautiful about themselves!! That’s our job in this industry! Making everyone that sits in your chair looks and feels better than before!

Favorite Colors:

Purple, Green and Blue

Favorite Foods:

Hershey Bars and anything that my Grandma makes.

Favorite Places Visited:

Wildwood, NJ and Hoboken, NJ at night

Favorite Quote:

"Discipline is a necessary inconvenience"
Vidal Sassoon

My Hours:

Tuesday 1to 5pm, Wednesday 10am to 3pm, Thursday 2pm to 5 pm, and Saturday 12:30pm to 4pm.

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