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As the founder and co-owner of Vaiani & Clarke Salon, Gia Clarke brings over a decade of experience in hair and makeup to her work, earning recognition as a master of precision cutting and a leader in the Boston-area salon industry. Known for her technical skill, creativity, and professionalism, Gia has built a loyal clientele and a reputation for excellence.
Her journey began in retail management and customer service, where she developed an early passion for fashion and personal style. This led her to pursue formal training at Blaine Hair Academy, where she graduated with high honors. Gia continued her advanced education by studying under industry leaders such as Anh Co Tran and Nick Arrojo and attending courses at Vidal Sassoon Academy. She also trained in makeup and brow artistry with world-renowned artist David Nicholas.
Gia launched Vaiani & Clarke in 2013 with a vision to create a welcoming, high-end salon experience focused on quality, collaboration, and care—for clients, staff, and families alike. Today, she remains at the heart of the salon, balancing hands-on work behind the chair with leadership and mentoring.
Her services reflect a full-service approach to beauty, offering complete transformations tailored to the individual. Gia specializes in:
Precision Cutting & Styling
DevaCurl Haircuts
Razor Cutting
Brazilian Blowouts
Keratin Smoothing Treatments
Hair & Makeup for Special Events
Committed to staying at the forefront of her craft, Gia regularly attends master-level education with top stylists and educators. She also brings her talent beyond the salon, offering on-site services for weddings, private events, and proms.
Gia’s passion, dedication, and artistry have made her not just a stylist, but a trusted advisor and creative partner to every client she serves.
As the founder and co-owner of the salon, Nicole commands over a decade of extensive experience, having transformed the hair of countless clients across all ages, ethnicities, and hair types. While her portfolio of services is broad, it is her exceptional artistry in color that truly sets her apart. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the chemistry involved, Nicole has mastered the intricate science of color, ensuring that each client leaves with results that are perfectly tailored to them. Since beginning her craft in Boston’s top salons in 2002, Nicole has earned recognition as a Master Colorist.
Nicole is a Goldwell Certified Colorist who specializes in the following:
● Lived-In Color
● Balayage
● Highlighting
● Corrective Coloring
● Tonal Color Matching
● Gray Coverage
Her training commenced in high school and has only intensified throughout her distinguished career. Over fifteen years ago, she made a significant investment in her skills at the prestigious Soho Academy in New York, obtaining one of her many Balayage certifications. She has further refined her expertise through Salt Academy by Pretty Little Ombre and has had the honor of training alongside some of the most esteemed celebrity colorists in the US, such as Johnny Ramirez, Beth Minardi, Nick Arrojo, George Papanikolas, and Nancy Braun.
In addition to her exceptional client work, Nicole is fiercely dedicated to empowering and inspiring the next generation of women in the industry. She actively mentors aspiring stylists, sharing her precise techniques and invaluable life experiences. With an unwavering commitment to continuous education, Nicole consistently brings cutting-edge celebrity techniques to the salon, ensuring that she remains at the forefront of industry trends. Looking ahead, she is ready to expand her educational efforts on an international scale, further enhancing her impact in the beauty world.
With years of experience in the beauty industry, Armela is a seasoned stylist known for her expertise in haircutting, color services, and bridal styling. Her calm presence, attention to detail, and creative vision have made her a trusted go-to for clients seeking timeless, elegant results.
Armela specializes in both onsite and in-salon bridal styling, offering everything from polished updos to effortless, romantic looks for weddings and special events. Her ability to deliver flawless hair under pressure makes her a favorite among brides and bridal parties in and around the Boston area.
In the salon, she focuses on precision haircutting, custom highlighting, gray coverage, and smoothing treatments, tailoring every service to complement her client’s natural features, lifestyle, and preferences. Whether it’s a soft refresh or a full transformation, Armela ensures her clients leave feeling confident, comfortable, and like the best version of themselves.
With over 30 years of experience, Rose is a true industry veteran whose work reflects both refined skill and deep passion for the craft. Her career has taken her through some of the country’s most vibrant style capitals—including Chicago, Miami, New York City, and Atlanta—before bringing her back to Boston, where she’s been serving clients for the past 18 years.
A Goldwell Certified stylist, Rose specializes in both precision haircutting and advanced color services. Her clients benefit not only from her technical expertise but from her wide-ranging exposure to diverse trends and techniques shaped by the fashion-forward cities she’s worked in.
Rose’s advanced training includes programs with Bumble and Bumble, Arrojo Razor Cutting NYC, Eva Scrivo NYC, Balayage by Sunlights Balylama, and Toni & Guy. This foundation supports her signature services, including:
Gray Coverage
Precision Haircuts
Razor Cutting
Highlights
Balayage
With experience in both men’s and women’s styles, Rose is known for delivering fresh, modern, and wearable results tailored to each client’s lifestyle and look. Her extensive knowledge of today’s most innovative cuts, color techniques, and styling methods makes her a go-to expert for clients seeking quality, creativity, and consistency.
With a refined eye and over a decade of experience, Katie is a trusted expert in both cutting and color. As a sought-after stylist, she’s known for delivering beautiful looks—seamlessly blending highlights, precision haircuts, and flawless blowouts.
Efficiency meets excellence in every service. Katie’s deep knowledge of hair’s natural movement and structure allows her to create styles that look effortless and last. Her calm, confident demeanor and keen attention to detail have built lasting relationships with clients who trust her to deliver timeless, elegant styles that make them feel truly their best.
With over 20 years of experience, Thanh is a highly skilled stylist with a strong focus on precision haircutting. He began his education at Toni & Guy, where he developed a solid foundation in technique, and has continued to refine his craft through advanced training and ongoing education.
Thanh is especially passionate about creating customized, wearable cuts that work with the hair’s natural texture. His approach is rooted in enhancing what’s already there—crafting styles that are effortless, low-maintenance, and tailored to each client’s lifestyle. He believes everyone can feel confident in their natural hair with the right cut and guidance.
While his dedication to his work runs deep, Thanh considers his greatest achievement outside the salon: becoming a proud father.
Lourdes discovered her passion for hair early on, enrolling in a post-graduate cosmetology program at Minuteman immediately after high school. She has been a valued member of the Vaiani & Clarke Salon team since 2014, steadily building a strong and well-rounded skill set.
As a Certified Goldwell Colorist, Lourdes specializes in highlights and balayage, with a sharp eye for modern color placement and dimension. Her expertise in blonding techniques and color corrections makes her a trusted go-to for clients seeking natural, bright, and seamless results. Whether it’s subtle dimension or a full blonde transformation, Lourdes brings both precision and creativity to every service.
She is also highly trained in smoothing treatments, including Brazilian Blowout and Keratin, helping clients achieve smooth, manageable hair that fits their lifestyle.
Lourdes brings a fresh perspective to her work and is especially passionate about color transformations—creating personalized results that reflect each client’s vision and individuality.
With years of experience behind the chair, Meghan is a passionate and versatile hairstylist who brings both creativity and technical skill to every service. She specializes in men’s and women’s haircuts, dimensional color, highlighting, smoothing treatments, special event styling, and updos—offering a full range of services to meet the needs of every client.
Meghan’s approach combines precision with an artistic eye, allowing her to craft looks that are not only beautiful but easy to wear and maintain. Whether it’s a sharp, tailored cut, a soft balayage, or a polished updo, she takes the time to understand each client’s hair type, routine, and personal style—ensuring results that feel natural, confident, and completely custom.
Known for her warm, welcoming presence and close attention to detail, Meghan strives to make every appointment a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Her clients appreciate not only the quality of her work, but the genuine care she brings to every interaction.
Meghan stays inspired by continuing her education, keeping up with the latest trends and techniques to bring fresh ideas into the salon. Her passion for helping people feel like the best version of themselves shines through in everything she does.
Your go-to stylist for effortless, elevated hair—Meghan is dedicated to making you look and feel your best.
Emily is a passionate stylist who believes everybody deserves to feel effortlessly beautiful and confident. With a specialty in lived-in color, extensions, and makeup artistry, she creates customized looks that enhance her clients’ natural beauty while fitting seamlessly into their lifestyle.
Known for her attention to detail and eye for soft, modern transformations, Emily takes the time to listen and understand each client’s vision. Whether you’re looking for low-maintenance dimensional color, seamless extensions, or flawless makeup for a special occasion, she combines technical expertise with a personal touch to bring your dream look to life.
Her goal is to provide not just a service, but an experience—leaving you feeling refreshed, confident, and excited every time you step out of the chair.
Victoria “Tori” specializes in silk press treatments, flawless blowouts, haircuts, and DevaCurl cuts. With a passion for healthy, beautiful hair, Tori helps clients achieve styles that are stunning, long-lasting, and easy to maintain between salon visits.
Tori is known for her ability to work with all hair textures, from natural curls to sleek, straight styles. Her approach focuses on healthy hair first, ensuring every client leaves with hair that feels as good as it looks.
Her signature services include:
*Silk press treatments for smooth, shiny, frizz-free hair
*Long-lasting blowouts that add volume and movement
*Precision haircuts customized to face shape and lifestyle
*DevaCurl cuts are designed to bring out the best in natural curls
As part of the team at Vaiani & Clarke Salon in Newton, Tori creates an elevated and welcoming experience for every guest. Clients travel from Newton, Chestnut Hill, Brookline, and throughout the Boston area for her expertise in silk presses and curly hair care.
As a stylist at Vaiani & Clarke salon, Erica brings a fresh, detail-oriented approach to hair color and extensions. Erica specializes in rich dimensional color, grey coverage and seamless extension transformations.
Certified in sew-in wefts, I-tips, and K-tips, Erica is trained in the latest trends to ensure natural-looking, long-lasting results. Whether you're looking to add volume, length, or a complete color refresh, she is able to deliver a custom experience for every guest.
Erica has a friendly and welcoming presence behind the chair. With a naturally caring approach, she creates a comfortable, judgment-free space where clients feel truly seen and heard.