STAFF

The Staff at FrancesRay Jules Salon

Stylists Ben Mitrano / Owner & Creative Director and Master Colorist As owner of FrancesRay Jules, Ben’s 15+ years of experience include being a stylist at Judy Jetson Inc. in Cambridge, director of the Elizabeth Arden Salon at Saks Fifth Avenue, and a stylist at Man in the Moon Salon at Fanueil Hall. Growing up with 5 sisters, Ben was persistently exposed to the world of hair and makeup. Following his love for art, theatre, and fashion, a career in the ever-changing hair industry would be the perfect fit. While at Saks, he worked at most, if not all the runway fashion shows for the Fifth Avenue Club and many other fashion events, benefiting local and national charities. After opening the Boston Salon in 2001 and noticing its success, Ben decided to broaden his horizons and expand his Boston location, going from 4 styling stations to 6, with the addition of a color bar, larger nail area, full skin care and waxing, massage and body treatments, as well as backing the launch of our Jules Makeup line. Ben enjoys using his talents to help others, and plans to sponsor annual cut–a-thons, host silent auctions and support local charities. Past charity events he has helped support include: Blessed Sacrament Youth Organization, the Gillette Foundation for Women’s Health, the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, American Heart Association, The Ellie Fund and our ongoing relationship with Dress For Success. As owner and salon director, he takes pride in providing in-salon and outside education for his staff, having all stylists and assistants train with him before stylists have the opportunity to participate in innovative classes and outside training, including workshops at Wella International, Bio Ionic Straightening, Sebastian International, Sexy Hair Concepts, Aquage, American Crew and many more. As an owner Ben specializes in all aspects of the styling industry including precision cutting, color correction, and everything in between. Not to mention the credit to his unmatched eye for detail, creating exquisite bridal up styles and exceptional formalwear hair.He constantly educates to keep up with current trends and techniques, providing an ideal example for his salon staff and recently joined the team of P& G/Wella National Educators.  His work has been featured in the pages of the Boston Globes Go Red Insert, Shut up Magazine, Platinum Weddings Magazine and recognized as a hidden gem in Modern Salon Magazine.

Richard Burgess / Owner, Stylist & Artistic Director The Artist - With his years experience in the make up industry working with many different artists has made him diverse in yesterday classics and the latest trends. Working in many fast pace retail environment makes him the perfect style stepper to help you achieve your custom day or evening look. Highlighting, contouring and accenting that facial structure so you are always putting your best face forward. As artistic director of FrancesRay Jules Salon and co-owner he wanted to give his clients a full beauty experience.  And what’s a better way of doing that than coming out with your own make-up.  Introducing Jules make-up. So you not only can get that fabulous new cut and color you can get a customized professional make-up application all under one roof. Richard specializes in wedding photos, new licenses photos, passport photos as well as black and white photos, or any other time you want to just look fabulous.  He recently had the opportunity to work with the national anthem performers Paula Cole, James Taylor, Keith Lockheart and several members of the Boston Pops at the NBA Finals.  Along with his work for the American Heart Association, The Ellie Fund, and Dress for Success, Rich and his staff enjoy donating time and services for a good cause.  Artist accolades: Wedding Day Bridal Expo / Key Makeup Artist 9 Years MAC Cosmetics / Retail Manager Creator of Jules Pro Makeup Line Trucco Makeup Training Courses Editorial Print work featured in Platinum Weddings Magazine 11 Years experience and over a 1000 smiling faces The Stylist – Being one of the salon owners, continuing education is what he thrives for in life.  With all the new trends, classics and everyones twist on the two can leave clients confused.  With my A-Z attitude and crawl before walk beliefs, I am the one who takes what looks impossible and transforms it from unlikely to everyday.  So if it’s coloring, cutting, styling or straightening you want we can have a conversation and you will realize “YES! That is what I want” or “NO, that’s way to much for me”.  My non holier than thou attitude will not be about me, but about you. (What a grand idea!!)  Unless you would like a huge attitude to go with that cut, don’t see me, it is not my style.  So here’s to you Mr. And Mrs. Super Fantastic come see me!  Now my styling accolades: Bio Ionic Certified Keratin Complex Express Blow Out Certified Depileve Waxing Certified Sebastian Product Knowledge Wella Color Educated Genometrics Cutting Course

Alex K. / Stylist & Nail Technician Alex started her education at Shawsheen Tech where she received her Cosmetology License in her junior year of high school.  She immediately stepped into an internship at Supercuts her senior year.  After graduating in 2007 she remained at Supercuts until 2009.  Even though she enjoyed her current job she wanted to venture out into the industry a little more.  After talking with her cousin Rich, FRJ Owner, she decided to take the leap and jump headfirst into a Boston Salon not only for the experience but also for the education.  Alex is not only taking on a career in the city but she is also attending Middlesex Community College, majoring in Business as well as taking some classes in Fashion Design.  Her goal is to finish school and take on a full time position at the Salon.

Kristin M. / Stylist Bio Coming Soon!!

Christine S. / Stylist Bio Coming Soon!!

Nail Technician Nancy N. / Nail Technician             Bio Coming Soon!!

Esthetician / Massage Therapist Colleen H. / Esthetician Bio Coming Soon!!

Makeup Artist Danielle D. / Salon Supervisor & Senior Makeup Artist As part of the original staff, Danielle is not only a full time mother of three, part time Salon Supervisor but also one of our top Makeup Artist. Before jumping into the industry Danielle was an Office Manager for three Elizabeth Grady Skin Care Salons, where she learned everything necessary to organize and maintain a smooth running salon. Danielle took interest in the art of makeup after sitting in on an in house makeup class. She has had the opportunity to work courtside with Ahmad Rashard, a sportscaster for NBA TV at the NBA Finals and had the pleasure of working with the lead singer of Era For A Moment.  Her work has been featured in the pages of the Boston Globes Go Red Insert and Shut up Magazine.  She is our in house bridal coordinator, working with brides daily to help make there wedding day a relaxing, stress free day.  She has studied for years under our Artistic Director Richard Burgess and has received extensive training from him, as well as attending classes and seminars including: Jules Pro Makeup Certified Movie Makeup Training Courses Trucco Makeup Training Courses Chicago Midwest Beauty Show New York International Beauty Show Although Danielle enjoys being a makeup artist she enjoys donating her time and service to local charities such as The American Heart Associations Go Red Campaign, The Ellie Fund, Melanoma Foundation of New England and giving educational applications to the Dress for Success program.  Danielle specializes in bridal application as well as editorial and print work.