"Style is a statement. I create custom looks designed to bring out your best, express your personality, and signal success."
Nello Addabbo, owner & hair designer

Nello's experience spans more than three decades, including work with trendsetting
talents in London, Milan, and Los Angeles. His passion for hair design and perfecting
personal style began at the age of 12, when he chose to apprentice as a "barbiere."
Upon mastery of classic Italian barbering and completion of school, Nello headed for
London to train and work with the then up-and-coming, now legendary, team of Toni
and Guy Mascolo, founders of TONI&GUY.

Working alongside Toni and Guy and others at the forefront of hair design, Nello
honed his expertise in precision-cutting. Rising through the ranks, Nello joined the team launching the first TONI&GUY salon in Rome, and then was inspired to open
his own salons in Tuscany and Milan. It was the 80s and a new era in hair design–
the era of color—had exploded. From his Milan salon, Nello pursued his passion for creating custom colors and using cutting-edge application techniques. During this
time, he also pursued his interest in makeup and fashion, styling for fashion shows
and photo shoots, including work appearing in Elle, Vogue Italia, and other magazines for Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Max Mara, and other leading fashion houses.

After more than decade at the forefront of his field in Europe, career opportunities
beckoned Nello and his partner in life and business, Sally, to the U.S. In Los Angeles,
he continued his editorial and commercial work styling models, actors, and
celebrities. Then in the 90s a series of advertising assignments brought Nello to
Seattle, and he fell in love with the city because it reminded him so much of Italy.
Here, Nello found a place where he could return to his first love—working one-on-one
with clients he could serve and stay connected with long-term.

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