GINA SANCHEZ—
Gina is the owner of Studio g. Gina is a long time resident of Stafford County, living in the county for 21 years. Born in Stockton, California, her family moved to Stafford in 1990. Gina is a graduate of North Stafford high school, and while she was in high school she worked as an assistant at a local salon. Gina always had a flair for creativity and an artistic nature so after graduating high school she had a strong desire to go into the field of beauty. Gina choose Graham Webb academy and made the commute to school every day while working at Kenese salon in Springfield as an assistant after school and on weekends. On completion of school she moved up to a stylist position and worked at Kenese for 2 years after which she helped a friend open a salon in Lorton. Gina worked in Lorton for three years before deciding she would like to open a salon in her home town. With some help from family Gina was able to open Studio g on December 1st 2006.
Gina is an excellent owner to work with, and she is very connected to her stylist and the concerns which they may have while showing compassion and understanding. She is very eager about education and continually strives to be the best through continuing her education both in salon and away offering many opportunities for our salon family to grow in knowledge and experience.
MARYANN RODRIGUEZ—
Maryann is part owner and the manager at Studio g Salon.
Maryann gets her managerial experience through her years of experience working in management in the retail market. In addition to her managerial ability and organizational skills she brings to the salon the wisdom to guide the salon employees and the patrons with their salon endeavors. Most likely the first person you will encounter when entering the salon will be Maryann which allows Gina to be free to utilize her creative talents.
JESSICA FRANCIS—
Jessica is Studio G’s senior stylist and assistant
manager. A long time resident of Stafford and graduate of North Stafford
Highschool she has worked at Studio G for the past 4 ½ yrs. With almost
10yrs experience in the industry, she began her career in
Education:
Advanced Cutting Graham Webb 1&2 2007
Advanced Razor Cutting Graham Webb
Vidal Sasson ABC’S of Cutting, SanFrancisco 2009
Paul Mitchell Boot Camps,
Paul Mitchell Signature Gathering,
Eufora’s Capitol Connections, Tyson’s Corner 09-11’
Color Congress 10’
You School, Foundations 09’
Brazillian Keratin Certified
Men’s Barbering Eufora
Paul Mitchell in salon classes
Affinage in Salon Classes
OPI Axxim soak off classes
Bare Escentuals classes
Coming Soon:
Vidal Sasson ABC’S of Cutting Santa Monica 2011!
Jenna Judd—
Jenna graduated from “Paul Mitchell the School”, Tyson's Corner as a phase II professional. She joined the Studio G team in November 2009 and has been passionately expanding her knowledge and experience! Studio G believes in continuing our education and that is exactly what Jenna is doing. Jenna has attended large educational events and seminars, as well as small hands on classes. She is also certified to do Brazilian Keratin Treatments to restore natural shine and health to your hair. I love doing dimensional color and precision cuts.
On her personal time she enjoys staying active; from hiking in the summer to snowboarding in the winter. She also have a passion for animals. Jenna shares a home with two beautiful kitties named Romeo and Tye.
She is patient and precise with new as well as existing clients every time! She focuses her full attention in order to give her clients the outstanding service they expect.
In Jenna's words “I welcome you to my chair with open shears.”
Jenna's continuing education includes:
Capital Connection (2 day course) 2010
-Formal hairstyling
-Razor cutting with Taylor Jamison
In Salon classes from 2009-2010
Paul Mitchell Cutting & Coloring classes
Affinage coloring
Bare Minerals make-up
Beautyscope 2010
Brazilian Keratin Certification
The National Color Congress 2010-Affinage & Brocata
-iTrends (trendy color techniques)
-Color Geometry (placement of color)
Abby Matako-
Abby is a Virginia native & grew up in Spotsylvania. She attended Massaponax high school and graduated in 2004. After some college classes at VCU, she pursued cosmetology at the Aveda Institute in Washington D.C. & graduated November 2008. After working at a salon in Richmond, she joined the Studio G family in September 2009. Abby loves continuing her education, never passing up the opportunity to attend a class.
While Abby isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her toddler, going to the movies & seeing her husband's band play. In the future, Abby hopes to become a master stylist & educator. Abby's laid back & relaxed attitude will have you leaving Studio G renewed & looking forward to your next visit.
Abby has taken:
Graham Webb Advanced Classes
-Classic Cutting 1&2
Euphora Capital Connections
2010- Razor Cutting, Updos
2011- Short styles, classic cutting
Euphora PhD certified
Axxium Gel Manicure System
Paul Mitchell Color Classes
Affinage Color Classes
BKT Certified
Laura Meserve-
Laura Meserve has been with Studio G since February 2010. Laura is from a military family and was born in Wilmington Ohio but was raised in Springfield Virginia. She was on the swim team starting at age 5 and continued swimming for thirteen years. Once graduating from high school she enrolled in “Paul Mitchell the School” in 2008.
Laura loved her time at “Paul Mitchell the School” and was eager to make the most out of her time there. She became a member of their design team and was given the opportunity to be a part of several fashion shows & charity events. She also helped coordinate the events and worked on several events for the USO.
Laura’s hobbies include fishing, camping, weekend road trips to the beach and almost every reality show. Laura dressed up as Snookie for Halloween 2010.
Laura is furthering her career with additional educational opportunities which include:
Capital Connection (2 day course) 2010
-Razor cutting with Taylor Jamison
-Up do’s
Men’s Cutting class
Eufora product knowledge class
In Salon color & cutting classes
The National Color Congress 2010-Affinage & Brocato
-Baliage
-Color Geometry (block coloring)
Laura is also certified in the Marcia Brazilian Keratin Treatment. She prides herself on her skill with updo’s & color placement.
Laura’s aspiration is one day to work backstage of a fashion show or photo shoot as a hair and makeup professional doing hair and make up for the models and also would love to be an educator teaching stylists tricks of the trade and the latest trends and innovations of the trade.
