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James Carducci
Owner/Master Designer
After three months of floor to ceiling renovation of this eclectic space (formerly a dry cleaning shop), salon owner James Carducci introduced neighbors to a brand new approach to hair care in May of 2003. James brings his unique mix of talent, warmth, and vision as Gel’s lead designer. Now a multi-faceted stylist with over 15 years of experience, James laid the foundation for his career with mentorships under two renowned international stylists.
Friendly and caring with a keen eye for what services and styling techniques will work best for you, James has a gift for making each client feel like an old friend. The result is a look that complements your face shape, your hair’s natural texture, and your personality. James also specializes in custom hair replacement systems, and can help you achieve a new attitude and personal confidence at a reasonable cost.
Wendy Andrews
Master Designer
Literally born to do hair, Wendy learned about the profession from her grandmother, who owned a salon outside of Buffalo. So it’s not too surprising that by the time she was in Jr. High, Wendy was earning extra money by doing her friends’ hair. The family influence continued with Wendy’s brother-in-law—he’s Worldwide President (among other titles) at Toni & Guy, the London-based company that owns such brands as Bed Head and TIGI. For Wendy, that meant being on the Toni and Guy team at NYC hair shows and getting a first-class professional education. She brought these enviable skills and experience to many of Rochester’s upscale salons starting in 1999 and has continued to build on them.
These days, Wendy has an appreciation for a good classic precision cut as well as current hair, beauty, and wellness trends. In fact, she now offers therapeutic scalp massages which can be customized to your particular needs. If your scalp needs help for a condition like dandruff or your hair needs extra nourishment, give this additional service a try.
Shantah Omeally
Hair Artist/Master Educator
Shantah Omeally is a licensed Cosmetologist of 11 years. The beauty industry is her passion and her mission is to provide individuals with quality hair care education and services. She is a recent graduate of Dudley Beauty College Master Educator's program in Washington DC. As a freelance artist her talents have been utilized by many businesses, social and personal associates. She is personally mentored by celebrity stylist/hair legend Miki Wright and is a member of Beauty Superstars and the National Cosmetology Association.
It’s all about the right product...
We carry a full line of the most versatile hair products out there. Samples available on request—so ask!
- Bed Head
- Therafuse
- Framesi
- Nioxin