STAFF

The Staff at FrancesRay Jules Salon

Stylists

Ben Mitrano

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.  His work has been featured in the pages of the Boston Globes Go Red Insert, Shut up Magazine, and recognized as a hidden gem in Modern Salon Magazine.


Renae G.

Renae started her career on the north shore, decided she needed a change of environment, and made the jump to the Boston area looking for a salon where she could have constant training and education. With her invariable thirst for current trends and unparalleled styles, she has built up an amazing clientele and continues to awe new clients. Starting as a Senior Stylist as part of the original staff at FrancesRay Jules, she continues to reinvent herself and has been promoted to Assistant Creative Director. Renae has had extensive training, including Certification in Bio Ionic Straightening, Razor Cutting with The Doves, Formalwear with Aquage, and is currently training under Sexy Hair Concepts, Wella and Crew. Now with 6 years under her belt at FRJ she currently trains new staff along side owner Ben Mitrano at our in house workshops and classes.   When MOP launched their C-Line, she assisted them, and worked at a promotional marathon for radio DJ Vinny Peruzi of Star 93.7. She has also gained current knowledge by attending the 2005 Wella Fashion Show. Renae has a gift for waxing and makeup, and has trained under our Artistic Director, Richard Burgess, Trucco, and MOVIE makeup. Renae attended the 2003, 2004 & 2008 Chicago Beauty Expo, and The International Beauty Show New York in 2006 & 2007 to take her knowledge and training to the next level. Plus, in 2003 and 2004, she did makeup on location for a competition at Sport of the Arts. Her specialties include Bio Ionic Straightening, Poly Bond Extensions, color correction, and precision cutting.

Rhiannon B.

Rhiannon has always had an interest in fashion, art, and hair. In 1996 she took her first steps towards creating a career and enrolled in cosmetology school in New York. During her 6 years styling hair in New York she attended The International Beauty Show, The Rochester Hair Show, and Goldwell color classes and also pursued her bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Upon receiving her BA, she decided to move to Boston and continue her work as a stylist in a different environment. She began her Boston career working on Newbury Street for a little under a year.  She then had the opportunity to train with the Creative Director of the FrancesRay Jules Design team. In the 4 years since she took that opportunity, Rhiannon has enjoyed styling hair for Boston’s professionals in addition has attended local Boston Hair Shows, IBS New York in 2006 & 2007, Chicago Beauty Expo 2008, trained with Wella Trend classes for cutting and coloring, Aquage cutting and updo (formalwear) classes and also has completed full range of make-up training from Artistic Director of FRJ Design Team. Along with FRJ’s training, she has had several Trucco and Movie makeup classes specializing in classic Bridal application and dramatic evening looks. Rhiannon’s positive energy and thirst for education have given her the fastest growing clientele here and has been a great addition to our staff.


Jessie H.

Not long after graduating high school, Jessie started her training at the Empire Beauty School in New Hampshire. She graduated top in her class along with several awards in cutting and updos.  She got her foot in the door by working as a receptionist at the JC Penny Salon while in school full time, they offered her a stylist position when she graduated.  Jessie stayed for a year but was eager for more knowledge and knew a Boston salon would give her that.  She made the jump from New Hampshire and moved to the Boston area, after visiting several salons felt she still hadn’t found what she was looking for.  Jessie noticed FrancesRay Jules and took a chance; she went in chatted to the receptionist, handed over her resume and the rest is history.  She continues to educate herself with recent certification in Bio Ionic straightening, attending the Chicago Beauty Expo 2008 as well as local workshops and events. Jessie with her 5 years experience specializes in custom/specialized cutting, razor cutting, updos and extensions.  She is also fluent in sign language.

 

Alda N.

Alda’s passion for hair styling started at a young age.  As a child, she studied fashion and practiced the latest trends in hairstyling on her family and friends.  She studied at the Beauty Academy of Venice Italy, where she refined her skills.  After graduating she worked as a stylist in Venice.  Alda continued her education by attending classes and seminars in Bologna and Milan.  As a stylist she was fortunate to work for such salons as Maison of Beauty and Il Bello Delle Donne.  Her step-by step approach helped her to create a firm foundation in the industry and assisted her in mastering the art of styling.  Moving to Boston alone was a big change, but her skills were easily accepted in the American stylist world.  Alda’s styling philosophy is to update and modernize every person that sits in her chair with a look that is completely customized, classic, fresh, and pretty!

 

Kathryn A.

Kathryn realized at a very young age that she really enjoyed changing a person’s                      look by styling their hair. She was the only girl amongst her friends that would cut and style every one of her Barbie doll’s hair to give them an appropriate look for day or evening. The passion that she had as a child is even stronger today and it can be seen in her determination to learn and explore the current trends in the beauty industry. Initially pursuing a career that utilized her bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Relations from University of Maine, Kathryn still felt a lack of fulfillment in her career, which led her to change professions. Kathryn loves making men and women look their best. She strives to customize each individual look to match their lifestyle and personality. She is a motivated individual who is truly passionate about the beauty industry. She has gone through an extensive training program at Frances Ray Jules as well as completing the Sexy Hair Concepts advanced educational program and is currently in the process of perfecting her color techniques.  Kathryn comes to the salon with a background in Goldwell, Redken and Matrix, along with being certified in Bio Ionic’s retexturizing system.

 

Jennie A.

Before she can remember Jennie always had a passion for making people look beautiful.  Prior to attending cosmetology school Jennie had starting experimenting her raw cutting techniques on family and friends.  After attending Blaine in Malden Jennie decided she also had a flare for nails as well.  She is currently the only employee at FrancesRay Jules that offers both hair & nail services, making her a double threat in the salon.  Jennie says her favorite aspect of the industry is the gratification of making someone feel great about the way they look. Jennie is constantly continuing her education in both hair & nails by attending creative cutting classes as well as learning the art of acrylic & gel nails. 

 

Nail Technician

Michelle R.

Michelle is a veteran employee to the salon with 5+ years here at FRJ. She came to us fresh out of school and continues to learn and attend classes under high profile nail companies, such as Creative Nail, OPI, and EZ Flow. She has been working hard to master the latest nail trends and specializes in the classic manicure. She also offers acrylics, gels and spa manicures and pedicures. In addition, Michelle has amazing sugar whip treatments and a big comfy recliner, for the perfect after-work treat. So whether you’re a student, homemaker, or business woman, Michelle’s upbeat personality and soothing technique will give you the most relaxing treatment around.

Esthetician / Massage Therapist

Lily

 

Val G.

Val is our new talented massage therapist, trained to make your muscle aches and stress melt away!  After a working in a small spa in the south shore she decided she needed a change to a bigger, more established salon.  Val is a preschool teacher by day, and a natural caregiver.  She really enjoys helping both adults and children by making them feel better.  As a graduate from the Bryman Institute, Brighton, Val comes to FRJ with over ten different massage techniques, specializing in Deep Tissue, Hot Stone and Swedish.  She is currently learning new techniques to enhance her skills in massage therapy.  Receiving a massage from Val will leave you relaxed and stress free, don’t be surprised if you even fall asleep!

Makeup Artist

Richard Burgess

With his years experience in the make up industry working with many different artist 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. 

Danielle D.

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. Since then she has studied under our Artistic Director Richard Burgess and receiving extensive training from him, as well as attending classes and seminars with Movie & Trucco both locally and at the Chicago Midwest Beauty Show and at IBS New York. 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.  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 and giving educational applications to the Dress for Success program.  Danielle specializes in bridal application as well as editorial and print work.

If you are interested in a position at Frances Ray Jules Salon, please contact us via email by clicking the contact us box located at the top of the screen or by calling us at (617)720-2288