MANICURISTS

Valerie Davis

Manicurist

Vy Nguyen

Manicurist
Born and raised in Beautiful Marin, Vy received her California License from Sonoma State in 1991.
Vy has vast experience. After graduating, Vy worked at her family owned business, Butterfly Nail Salon in Richmond, Ca. More recently, Owner/Operator of Bamboo Nail Salon in Orinda, Ca.
Vy prefers to use products that do not contain fumes. Specializing in Dipping, Gel Polish Manicures and Pedicures, and Natural Nail Manicures/Pedicures and Nail Design/Art. 

Rose Nguyen

Manicurist
Even before Rose received her license in 1994, she won first place in a local nail competition involving 27 schools! Rose has extensive training experience and certifications in all things nails, from enhancements to natural nails, spa manicures, and pedicures. Working in the industry for many years and owning her own salon, Rose sets the bar very high for excellence in her craft and customer service! 

Hair Stylists

Gigi Stanley

Salon Owner, Hair Stylist
To book with Gigi, call/text her
​directly at (408) 806-1181
-or-
call the salon at (408) 354-8691
Gigi Stanley, owner and operator of GMS Art of Beauty Spa & Salon, graduated from Willow Glen beauty college in San Jose,  CA in 1984. From the moment she passed her state boards in San Francisco CA she continued with her education at San Jose State University and any place she could grow and learn with the changing technology. She received her Color Mastery at the Matrix Global Institute of New York and has worked locally as a Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist for Photographers, Wedding Parties, Local Television shows, Hollywood shows and Hollywood Red Carpet Events. She was invited to be on the Advisory Board at San Jose City College Cosmetology Department. For years, Gigi worked as a Director of Education at gms Art of Beauty Spa & Salon. She passes her passion for the industry on to her students, and is dedicated to not only education but to inspiration!
To learn more about Gigi's credentials, work experience and news, follow her on ​LinkedIn and Facebook Personal and Business Pages.

Melissa Angell

Hair Stylist
-or-
call/text her ​directly at (408) 364-5029
or call the salon at (408) 354-8691

ESTHETICIANS

Brittney Williams

Esthetician

To book with Brittney, call/text her directly at (831) 713-8755
-or-
​call the salon at ​​(408) 354-8691
Brittney grew up in San Jose California and graduated from San Jose City College in 2006. Brittney specializes in Acne and Sensitive skin.
Her Higher Education and Certificates include:
  • Advanced Acne and Pathology Courses 1 and 2
  • TCA and Jessner advanced Medium depth peels
  • FSD Phototherapy
  • Diamond Micro Dermabrasion
  • Micro Needling Technology
  • LED Stim Lights
  • Micro Current Peptides
  • Eyelash Extensions
  • Everyday Make Up and Bridal Make Up
  • Threading
Brittney has represented Jon Ares Acne Skin Care at Trade Shows.
Brittney is also an Educator, and has taught other Estheticians in Advanced Acne Care with certification.

Hannah Van Doren

Esthetician

-or-
​call the salon at ​​(408) 354-8691

Questions for Hannah?
​Email her directly at
​hannahfitnessX@outlook.com
Image Specialist/Educator from IMC NATION. Professional Makeup Artist for 16 years. Specializes in Full Volume Glam Events and Special Effects.
​Expert in Eyebrow and Lash mapping. Certified PMU & Lash Expert. 
Graduate with honors from The Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandise (FIDM) 
Creative Product Designer & Business Operations Manager for AZD Make Up & Skin.

Threading

Preeti Kanadia

Threading Specialist
-or-
call/text her ​directly at (669) 258-6161
or call the salon at (408) 354-8691
Preeti grew up in Mumbai, India.
There, it was a family affair! Preeti trained under her cousin, a salon owner in Mumbai for eight years.
In 2015 Preeti arrived in the USA where she received her degree at the San Francisco Art Institute in Fashion Design in 2017.
Here in the U.S. Preeti continued to master her threading expertise for another 10 years.