 Name: Jill DiPiazza
Title: Senior Stylist Company: Shear Serenity Salon Social: @shearserenitysalonny / @jilliannmariann Where are you from, and why did you choose to become a stylist? I grew up in Nanuet, NY. I choose to become a stylist in high school because I always had a passion in hair. I was chosen for a program at BOCES Rockland, and decided to give it a chance. How did you end up working at Shear Serenity? I ended up working here when a friend from hair school worked here, but she was leaving to go to college. I got her position as an assistant straight out of high school, and been here ever since. What is your biggest accomplishment in your career so far? I think my biggest accomplishment so far is building up my clientele to what it is now, and feeling comfortable with my work that I provide for them. What is your favorite product right now, and how would you recommend to use it? My favorite product that I really love and always loved is the Loma Nourishing Oil Treatment. I use them on almost all my clients before blowing out their hair! It smooths out the hair nicely leaving no frizz, and it gives a great shine. Do you have an absolute favorite part of your profession? My favorite part of my profession is creating a look that my client comes in looking for. I love a fun before and after transformation, and seeing the clients reactions to their new look. What would be typical “you” outside of work? Hobbies, activities, etc.? Outside of work you can typically find me hanging out with my family, fiance, and friends. I love to both cook and go out to eat. Right now my life is occupied by planning our wedding!
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Our salon celebrated 10 years in business on Sept. 5th 2016. We want to celebrate this milestone by giving back. That is why we teamed up with Penguin Plunge NY, a non-profit organization that helps the families of seriously ill children in meeting their medical and support costs as they focus on their children's help. You can read about the children and their families a little further down the page. Celebrating our history of working with many local charities through the past 10 years, we are hosting a “Glam Up & Give Back” fundraising event at Knights Of Columbus, June 9th, 2017. We would appreciate your support. We would greatly welcome a donation of monetary gifts, products and/or services. Your donation will be raffled at the fundraiser to help raise funds for the 3 recipients of the Penguin Plunge. Any donations are tax deductible through Penguin Plunge 501(c)3, and we can provide their tax exempt # upon request. Your establishment will be recognized as a contributor and advertised in promotional flyers, social media and at the event. Please contact us at (845) 735-3900 or shearserenitysalonny@gmail.com, if you have any questions, comments or concerns. Your generosity and commitment to the children and their families is greatly appreciated!   Let us introduce you to Charlotte Boyle. Charlotte is originally a freelance kids clothes designer. She knows Samantha as their kids are in the same class. We reached out to her for help to get our new logo and in that way do a small rebranding of our salon. She started her career in her home country England, doing women’s wear. She worked for iconic style legends such as Lulu Guinness and Cynthia Rowley. She then found her love of designing children's clothes while working with the ever stylish Lucy Sykes and her children's brand ‘Lucy Sykes Baby’. From there she moved on to Baby Togs where she worked on their private label’s for clients such as Nicole Miller, O’Neill, Dr Seuss, Kmart & Sears. She is now running her own business where she is helping companies large and small with getting the right look, fit and feel of their brand. Her clients include Under the Nile, Jelly the Pug, Nested Bean and now also Shear Serenity Salon. She has also done good by designing a non profit collection for Oja Moon and all the proceeds go into running an orphanage in Katmandu Nepal. The inspiration for the logo came from Samantha's flowers from Heather & Birch that she displays in the salon. It creates a nice atmosphere in the salon, so Sam and Charlotte worked on recreating that also in the logo. We are very proud of the result, and feel like we finally got a logo that represent us and the style we like. Thank you, Charlotte!   Samantha started her business with Stella and Dot in December 15th, 2015 and never looked back. She wanted to carry a fashionable and affordable boutique line in her salon without having to house inventory at the same time, and fell in love with this brand instantly. Stella and Dot is a great company because of the way it supports women in their business. One example is their support of the global charity called “Every Mother Counts”, that is dedicated to make pregnancies and childbirths safe for every mother around the world. Along with supporting amazing charity work, Stella and Dot is a trendy, classic, and always in style line of jewelry with a broad selection of accessories “to give every woman the means to style their own life.” Samantha recommends any women to become a sales representative because of what stella and dot stands for, or just support it by buying beautiful quality pieces, affordable products and classic style. She says Stella and Dot has given her an unique chance to meet new people and form new relationships in the business world and in her personal life. In fact her latest addition to the Stella and Dot team is the salon's very own Jenna Garbus! Check out the latest pieces next time you visit our salon, or contact Samantha directly for more info. Photo credit: Stella & Dot
 Name: Pina Rinaldi
Title: Senior Stylist Company: Shear Serenity Salon Social: @hairby_pina Where are you from, and why did you choose to become a stylist? I was born and raised in Nanuet NY. Being that my mom is a hairdresser and my father a barber I grew up being surrounded and watching this profession develop and see relationships between professionals and clients develop. I loved creativity and the satisfaction of making someone’s day brighter just by simply making him or her feel good! How did you end up working at Shear Serenity? About 8 years ago my mom met Samantha in a nail salon and started conversing with her about her salon in Pearl River and about how she was currently looking for a new assistant. My mother ever so kindly offered my assistance and very soon after their conversation I was on the phone calling Samantha in regards to the assistant position…and the rest is history! What is your biggest accomplishment in your career so far? I have a few but my biggest accomplishment aside from others would be mastering my biggest fear of doing men’s haircuts. What is your favorite product right now, and how would you recommend to use it? Right now my favorite product is Semi Di Lino (Alfaparf) Soft mousse. It works great with blowouts, styling, or even when wanting to your leave hair natural. It calms frizz while keeping your style of choice in place without the feeling of product build up and still has enough hold to last you. Do you have an absolute favorite part of your profession? The relationships we get to build with our clients and the satisfaction that comes with making someone happy with the way they look! What would be typical “you” outside of work? Hobbies, activities, etc.? Outside of work I spend most of my time with my baby boy and fiancé. Typically you will either find me cooking and entertaining for friends and family or venturing outdoors looking to experience and try new things… I love a new challenge so I tend to set myself up with new projects from time to time! This month you'll get a FREE treatment with the purchase of Matrix' Total Results Kick Up Protein Miracle Morpher! This product is a backbar concentrate with a powerful dose of plumping protein that targets limp, fine hair types that needs added structure. Formula adds instant lift and restructures hair for body and lasting styles. Only $30! HOW TO USE: Shampoo. Rinse. Apply Miracle Morpher. Do not rinse. Then overlay on top of the Miracles Morpher with conditioner. Processing time of up to 3 minutes. Rinse. Style as usual. In case of contact with eyes, rinse them immediately.   Name: Samantha Sheehan Diliberto Title: Founder / Senior Stylist Company: Shear Serenity Salon Social: @shearserenitysalonny / @sammie217 Where are you from, and why did you choose to become a stylist?
I grew up in Palisades, Rockland County New York. I started hair school while I was still in highschool, and grew to have a huge passion for the industry. This was my path. I could not walk away from what I had built so far, and I was eager to see what the future held. How did you end up working at Shear Serenity? I was building my clientele for a while, and quickly realized I couldn’t work for someone. My brother suggested I started my own salon, and 2 weeks later I opened, and the rest is history! What is your biggest accomplishment in your career so far? Experiencing the Salon’s 10 year anniversary was definitely my biggest accomplishment so far, and I am ready for the next ten! What is your favorite product right now, and how would you recommend to use it? Right now that will be Dry Oil from Matrix. It adds a perfect balance between hydration and shine to the hair without weighing it down. Do you have an absolute favorite part of your profession? The creativity, and the ability to make someone feel beautiful and confident in their self is what keeps me going. What would be typical “you” outside of work? Hobbies, activities, etc.? My children, friends and family means everything to me. I love to travel, take in the moment and I am enjoying the ride of life! Every month we do a special offer on our favorite products. This month you'll have the chance to pick up Scruple's Soothing Polish for only $18 for yourself or even as a holiday gift to a friend! Soothing Polish Conditioning Serum 3.4 fl oz / 100 ml
Directions: Work small amount evenly into clean, damp or dry hair. Proceed with styling.  Every week we refresh our salon with flowers from Heather & Birch. The selection of flowers are always changed up in color and style, and we love the feeling of freshness and color they ad to our space. Heather & Birch is an innovative floral design studio with a refreshing approach to new design concepts and personalized service. Specializing in weddings and corporate events, the studio's love of flowers and the effect they have on people, coupled with personal connections with their clients, will last a lifetime!    'Tis the season...for even more surprises! Starting at 5pm ET today - not only can you shop this amazing sale, but you can tack on as many of these 50% off items as you want as soon as you put $50 in your cart! Contact Sam here if you see something you love, and she'll place the order for you. Some of these items will sell out fast! |
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