In the Press
Signature Styles is a "Dream Come True"
Montpelier Salon Transforms into the "Best of the Best"
On June 1st, Salon Performance
manager Tess Onorato became the
owner of the business at Capitol
Plaza, 100 State Street in Montpelier, and
immediately brought about the changes
she had dreamed about.
"My plan was to bring the area's best
people, best services and products in the
beauty industry, into a salon that was conveniently
located for central Vermont customers,"
explains Onorato, adding
"Instead of a salon you previously travelled
to Burlington for."
Hence the name change to Signature
Styles as the benchmark of the best in
salon services and products.
"We're the premier full service salon in
Montpelier. We offer everything from
straightening and facials to makeup, nails
and lash tinting," relates Onorato, a stylist
who herself has 30 years in the industry.
Joining Tess from the previous business
are independent top stylists Jennifer
Lincoln and Darlene Harrington. Pop creative
stylist Nikki Lafreniere and established
stylist Blythe Bates complete the
team of independents that can work with
clients of any age or special needs, including
ethnic styling.
Although the Signature Styles staff are
independents, they all pledge to be the
best in their trade, attending classes and
staying up to date on products, technology,
and services. "Everyone pays attention
to detail," points out Lincoln.
"Signature Styles is totally ammonia free,
which means our colors and perms
leave hair with a healthy and natural feeling
- plus a pleasant smelling environment
inside our salon," relate the stylists.
Only using and selling the very best
products is also the signature trademark of
licensed esthetician and makeup artist
Rosa Buzzi, who joined the Signature
Styles team from Puerto Rico. Buzzi
offers a comprehensive menu of facials
targeting special needs, and working with
MD Formulations, a medical grade line
that is all natural and fragrance-free, she
can successfully treat acne-prone skin and
rosacea.
Would you like to look younger by having
the perfect eyebrows? Rosa offers the
revolutionary "stencil technique" for
"instant and amazing results!"
Signature Styles is also the area's headquarters
for Bare Escentuals makeup - the
only 100% pure mineral makeup on the
market (since 1974), that leaves skin looking
airbrushed and flawless.
In addition, Signature Styles carries MD
Formulations Skincare, Pureology
Haircare (100% vegan), CHI, OPI, and
Matrix home products. "And our
Pureology line holds color five times
longer than any other brand - we really did
our homework!"
Rounding out the Signature Styles independent
team is nail technician Sally
Miller, with over 20 years experience
offering acrylic or gel, as well as traditional
manicures and pedicures.
"I am thrilled to have Sally with us,"
says Onorato, adding "I really do feel
Signature Styles offers the best of the
best."
"We think we have the perfect location
for all our services at the Capitol Plaza, a
much desired facility for weddings and
special functions, and visitors to the city."
"To see someone walk out of here after
using our services and really looking good
is our greatest joy," relates Onorato, with
Bates adding "If you look good, you feel
good."
"Women in this area are more savvy in
their appearance, and that's why we know
we'll be successful," adds Lafreniere.
"And we'll have fun doing it. There's lots
of positive energy here!"
Signature Styles is hoping to offer even
more services in the coming months. They
are open Mon-Sat and evenings by
appointment. Call 229-2500 for more
information.
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