Business Details
Award-Winning Hair & Beauty Salon in Rocky Hill
Since opening our doors, Gugliotti's Salon has established itself as a premier destination for hair and beauty services, earning multiple accolades including Best Salon in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2019, and 2018. Our family-centered environment fosters both client and stylist satisfaction, offering tailored experiences through a team of award-winning professionals. We specialize in precision haircuts, innovative coloring techniques, and special occasion styling, utilizing internationally renowned Wella products for consistent quality. Our team includes industry leaders like Carmelo Gugliotti, inducted into the National Cosmetology Association Hall of Renown, and Leonardo Gugliotti, who bridges salon expertise with academic teaching. We provide comprehensive services for weddings and events, supported by a dedicated bridal coordinator.Our commitment to excellence extends to texture treatments, keratin smoothing, and scalp treatments, all performed with advanced tools and techniques. We maintain transparency in pricing and policies, ensuring clients understand service details and cancellation terms. As educators and competitors, our stylists stay at the forefront of global hair trends, offering certifications and seminars nationwide. Our salon environment combines luxury with accessibility, featuring suite rentals for independent stylists while maintaining centralized client services. Backed by decades of experience and a reputation for artistic innovation, we remain dedicated to exceeding client expectations through personalized care and technical mastery.
Services
Hair Cuts
Hair Color
Special Occasion Styling
Keratin Treatments
Suite Rentals
Wedding Services
Texture Services
Scalp Treatments
Highlights and features
- We have won Best Salon awards from 2018 through 2025.
- Our team includes National Cosmetology Association Hall of Renown inductees.
- We offer specialized keratin smoothing and texture treatments.
- We provide personalized bridal and event styling coordination.
- Our stylists maintain international industry education certifications.
What people say
Award-winning service
Expert stylists
Special occasion specialists
Consistent quality
Creative designs
Services
Hair Cuts
Precision barbering combines with European design for customized cuts using our exclusive 'wet/dry method.' This technique ensures easy home styling while maintaining shape during growth. Our tiered pricing reflects stylist experience levels, with options for all ages from children's trims to men's specialized cuts.
Hair Color
Custom color consultations begin all services, utilizing Wella products with computerized record-keeping for consistency. Options range from natural tones to bold fantasy colors, with specialized techniques including balayage, foils, and glossing treatments. Prices vary based on application complexity and hair length.
Special Occasion Styling
Our experts create unique upstyles for proms, weddings, and formal events. Services include trial consultations and coordinated bridal party styling. We offer airbrush makeup application and customized makeup services for special occasions, with dedicated coordinator support for event planning.
Keratin Treatments
Our non-formaldehyde keratin treatments tame frizz while enhancing manageability. The service provides long-lasting smoothness with reduced styling time. Consultations determine optimal application methods based on hair type and desired results, using professional-grade products for safe, effective smoothing.
Suite Rentals
Professional suites available for independent stylists seeking collaborative workspace. Renters benefit from reception services, laundry support, and peer networking opportunities. The salon environment maintains client accessibility while providing individual workspaces with shared facility advantages.
People
Carmelo Gugliotti
Owner & Creative Director
Inducted into National Cosmetology Association Hall of Renown, former NCA Connecticut president, and OMC global creative director. Over 20 years competing and judging international hair competitions, bringing global perspective to our salon's artistry.
Leonardo Gugliotti
Master Stylist & Educator
Licensed at 16, developed LeMarca hair products, and holds Masters in International Business. Combines technical expertise with academic teaching, featured on NBC for community programs, and active in global industry education seminars.
Luciana Marinelli
Client Relations Director
25-year team veteran with expertise in client satisfaction. Manages appointment scheduling, stylist recommendations, and personalized client support, serving as cornerstone for customer service excellence through tailored communication.
Martin Gugliotti
Co-Owner & Educator
3-time National Champion stylist with UCONN engineering degree. Oversees professional education programs, maintains multiple industry certifications, and balances salon ownership with teaching responsibilities at the International Institute of Cosmetology.
Teena Gugliotti
Master Stylist
Specializes in personalized color and cut consultations, focusing on lifestyle-appropriate designs. Ensures client satisfaction through detailed inspiration discussions and post-service follow-up, offering full-service hair care including extensions and makeup.
Questions
What hair services do you offer?
We provide precision haircuts, color services (including balayage and foils), keratin treatments, special occasion styling, and hair extensions. Our suite rentals also support independent stylists offering complementary services.
Are there pricing differences for various stylists?
Yes, our tiered pricing reflects stylist experience levels. Entry-level stylists start at lower rates while award-winning master stylists command higher pricing, with clear disclosure before service scheduling.
Do you offer texture treatments for curly hair?
We provide keratin smoothing treatments and design waves for curly hair management. Our specialists use advanced tools to enhance natural textures while reducing frizz and improving styling efficiency.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please review our cancellation policy on the website. We require advance notice for appointment changes to accommodate our clients and stylists effectively.
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