In a world that constantly tells you to change,
let’s tell a story.
different
It's easy to feel like you need to fit in.
To look, act, talk, and think like everyone else.
But you have your own signature mark to leave on the world.
I’ll help you express your internal and external beauty
and stand out with authenticity and purpose.
ENHANCE WHAT YOU WERE BORN WITH
owner & visionary
GABRIELA IS A SECOND-GENERATION HAIRSTYLIST AND PODCAST HOST WHO HELPS WOMEN FEEL BEAUTIFUL AND HEARD. SHE SPENT SEVEN YEARS WORKING IN THE HAIR INDUSTRY BEFORE STARTING HER OWN BOUTIQUE SALON IN 2020 TO FULFILL HER VISION OF CREATING A SAFE, PEACEFUL SPACE WHERE SHE COULD GIVE HER CLIENTS THE ATTENTION AND RESOURCES THEY DESERVED. EVER SINCE KINDERGARTEN, WHEN SHE STARTED GREETING GUESTS AT HER MOM’S SALON IN CHICAGO, SHE’S BEEN PERFECTING THE ART OF WELCOME.
IN ADDITION TO STYLING HAIR AND ADVISING ON HAIR HEALTH IN HER STUDIO, SHE HOSTS THE BEAUTY STARTS WITHIN PODCAST, PROVIDING BEAUTY AND SELF-CARE ENCOURAGEMENT FOR WOMEN (AND MEN) EVERYWHERE. ON HER WEBSITE AND BLOG, SHE PROVIDES EVEN MORE BEAUTY TIPS, IDEAS, AND ENCOURAGEMENT.
WHEN GABRIELA ISN’T IN THE SALON, SHE SPENDS HER TIME HITTING THE GYM, STOPPING AT THE BEST LOCAL COFFEE SHOPS, AND ENJOYING HER HUSBAND AND THEIR 5 CHILDREN.
This is a place for big dreams.
LET’S AIM FOR THE HORIZON
I believe honoring women with honesty and grace helps them grow in confidence in their God-given beauty.
The world is full of vanity and greed, and it tells us beauty is one-size-fits-all and self-care is “extra.” So a lot of women rely on external validation, instead of resting in what’s actually important to them
… all the while struggling to accept love and thus love their people well.
Feeling put-together externally is part of feeling good internally, which is why I’ve spent over a decade creating a salon experience like none other.
When you sit in my chair, I start with questions. Lots of them. My goal is to truly understand your hair, your lifestyle, and your priorities. From there, I suggest styles and treatments that will flatter your look, complement your lifestyle, and benefit your hair health.
Along the way, I offer a safe, judgment-free place to talk about hair, self-care, and every part of life.
You’ll find a similar encouragement-filled experience on my podcast.
because embracing who you are is the first step to making a positive impact on the world around you.
I help women love their hair & themselves,
Gabriela Arista,
Let’s brighten your light and live with purpose,
Gabriela Arista
Peace and healing come when the light shines in.
Bring light to the dark.
Cookie cutters are used for one thing around here: cookies.
Tailor the approach.
You share your life with me through words and body language, emotion, and energy.
Reading that subtext requires patient discernment.
Listen with humility.
I lean into who you are—beautiful and unique—and what you need.
Lift up individuals.
Being real lets us map out an honest blueprint for reaching our goals.
Be genuine.
I respect your hair, your time, your desires, and your needs.
Honor people.
When you sit in my chair or listen to my podcast,
These are my commitments to you:
The values at the of my business
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FIRE UP YOUR SOUL
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I'm all about healthy mindsets and channeling love
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