BBBS “Big Oscar Bash”

2 03 2010

Join GMAI Future Professionals as they pamper and primp VIP attendees of Big Brothers Big Sisters “Big Oscar Bash.”  The event is this Sunday at 5.00 pm at Copper Cart in Belltown.  Proceeds benefit BBBS.  For more information, go to:

https://www.bbbsps.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=323





20% off Services @ GMAI

15 12 2009

To celebrate Elliott Bay Book Company becoming our neighbor, bring in any current EBBC purchase receipt and get 20% off any service. Good through 3/31/10 and not valid with any other offer.

Call 206.302.1044 to schedule an appointment!





Artist Spotlight – Mistinguett

8 11 2009

This week the new artwork went up at the salon – a  whole lot of glam with just a touch of naughty.  Mistinguett has had an impressive career in Vegas as a showgirl, choreographer, art & costume designer.   These works are the drawings from the costume designs.  They can be purchase framed or customized to the size you want. 

A  longtime friend and guest of Gary’s, we are thrilled to have someone from our “family” presenting at the salon. 

Check out her work through November in the salon or online at www.mistinguettshowgirls.com.





Moving on up…

8 11 2009

Kudos to Connie who graduated from the training program and is now on the floor at Gary Manuel Salon – way to go!!! 

 Justin has just finished Phase 2 and is now taking guests in Phase 3.  Yay! 

Both are graduates of the Gary Manuel Aveda Institute.





Celebrating longevity

8 11 2009

Congratulations to Alex who is celebrating 15 amazing years at Gary Manuel and to Natalia who has been with us 3 years.





Gary Manuel Aveda Institute has Federal Financial Aid

5 11 2009

After a year of working with the Department of Education, GMAI has been approved to provide federal financial aid to new and incoming students.   This will allow people to apply for grants, subsidized loans in addition to our in-house financing and Sallie Mae programs. 

For more information call Cassandra at 206-302-1062 or go to www.gmaveda.com/financialaid.html





Voted Top Salon in Seattle by Beauty Entertainment Magazine

26 10 2009

So excited to be named the Top Salon in Seattle and one of the Top Salons in the country!  Thanks!

Gary Manuel Salon #64

Gary Manuel Salon #64





Vote for us on Citysearch!

22 10 2009

It’s that time of year again – voting for Best Beauty in Seattle.  

Citysearch is doing it differently this year.  Nominate us in a category:

  •  Gary Manuel Salon = Best Salon
  •  Phase 3 = Best Hair Color
  • GMAI = Best Facial

They take the Top 20 nominees in each category and have you vote again to determine the winner.

 Thanks for your support!  We appreciate it as it helps us provide you with the best services in Seattle!

Vote for Gary Manuel Salon

Vote for Gary Manuel Salon





GMAI’s Fall Career Fair Rocked!

16 10 2009

Our Fall Career Fair was this week and it was the best one ever!  With over 40 salons attending, it was a packed house.  Our Career Fairs are held twice a year and allow salons and spas from the area to network, meet our Future Professionals and see their work.

The Fashion Show was amazing!  Over 25 teams of Future Professionals created looks for two models using the theme “Head and Shoulders Above the Rest.”  Great job everyone – can’t wait to see what you create in the Spring.

After the Career Fair, Gary, Tsofia and Heather from Gary Manuel Salon taught a class for the Cosmetology Future Professionals.  The videos from this class will be on YouTube soon.  Photos are courtesy of Chris, a stylist at Gary Manuel and Learning Leader at GMAI.

Makeup for GMAI Career Fair

Makeup for GMAI Career Fair

Over 50 models in the Fashion Show

Over 50 models in the Fashion Show

Beautiful work!

Beautiful work!





Christopher Hermann of Aveda at GMAI

16 10 2009

Thanks to Christopher Hermann of Aveda who came to GMAI and turned two days of training on hair and skin care products with the Learning Leaders into a fun and fantastic class!  We can’t wait to have him back in November.

GMAI Retail Training

GMAI Retail Training