We are pleased to welcome a new member to our talented team, Bridget. Bridget is an experienced hair stylist with more than a decade of expertise. Bridget has a passion for hair color and hairstyling, and regularly takes classes to keep up with the latest trends and techniques. Bridget is also a certified Holistic Health practitioner and a lover of fashion and being creative. Now accepting appointments beginning April 1st.
We are pleased to welcome another new member to our outstanding Giovanni & Pileggi team, Cynthia Lee. Born and raised in Center City Philadelphia, Cynthia is excited to join the team as a nail technician and bring her passion for art and style to our customers. Cynthia loves helping her clients feel more confident and hopes to inspire others to love their authenticity and their own perception of beauty. Now accepting appointments beginning March 21st.
TREND ALERT!
You heard it from Giovanni on Instagram this month! These new untangling brushes are worth all of the hype. Time to replace that wet brush and shop this new haircare accessory in the salon!
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Spring calls for a deep cleanse, and our Gold Daily Detoxing Shampoo is here to answer that call. It's not just a shampoo; it's a revival ritual for your hair. Crafted to combat the harshness of hard water, pollution, and product build-up, this non-stripping, deep-cleansing marvel works wonders on your locks. Its unique formula with Alpha Hydroxy Acids from Orange and Lemon not only detoxifies but also leaves your hair feeling light and refreshed. The shampoo excels in removing heavy metals and MEA residues from coloring and bleaching, ensuring your hair color shines bright and true. Plus, it's your shield against UV and heat damage, all while reducing color fading. Prepare for hair that's clean, detoxified, and radiant with natural shine.
For those finishing touches that make your hair truly sparkle, the EVO Love Touch Shine Spray is your go-to. This gem adds a gloss over any hairstyle, wet or dry, enhancing your hair's condition and manageability. Designed especially for the frizzy, unruly, and color-treated, the Love Touch Shine Spray is a member of the smooth family, promising control and a dazzling sheen. A few spritzes on your brush or directly onto your hair, and you're ready to shine with every strand perfectly polished.
When hydration calls, the Davines OI All In One Milk answers with a resounding yes. This lightweight, leave-in spray is a powerhouse of benefits. It detangles, moisturizes, and combats frizz, all while providing heat protection and a persistent, pleasing perfume. Its antioxidant properties ensure your hair isn't just looking good but is genuinely nourished and protected. Apply it on towel-dried hair for an all-day, soft, and shiny finish that feels as good as it looks.
Blondes, rejoice! The Kaaral Blonde Elevation Charcoal Mask is here to elevate your hair game. Say goodbye to unwanted orange and yellow tones with just one use. This mask is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, diving deep into your hair to nourish, restructure, and add an unparalleled shine and body. Free from parabens and mineral oil, it's a guilt-free indulgence for your blonde or lightened hair, promising brilliance and beauty in every application.
Stop by the our Center City hair salon to shop these essentials and let us help you embark on a journey to healthier, happier hair this spring.
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Giovanni & Pileggi is a premier hair salon in Center City Philadelphia. Giovanni Mele and his team of stylists are always looking for new products to offer their customers to have their customers looking and feeling their best. One of the newest products offered by Giovanni & Pileggi is the Kaaral charcoal bleaching cream. This bleaching cream is vegan friendly and lightens up to 10 shades without using any toner! This makes the process much easier than a typical bleaching session. While toner is normally necessary in order to keep the color blonde compared to yellow, the Kaaral bleaching cream acts as a bleaching cream and toner in one.
As mentioned above, one of the biggest benefits to using Kaaral’s bleaching cream is the fact that no toner is required. This saves time and makes your trip to a hair salon like Giovanni & Pileggi a short experience. Additionally, Kaaral bleaching cream is vegan friendly. This means that you can rest assured that no animal sourced products are used in the creation of the Kaaral charcoal bleaching cream.
In order to show our clients at Giovanni & Pileggi the amazing results which can be achieved using the Kaaral bleaching cream, we documented a before and after process with one of our customers! Throughout the process, we spoke with Michael to hear his own thoughts on the process as well!
When Michael came to us he had short brown hair he wanted to have bleached for the first time. Using the Kaaral bleaching cream, he was able to achieve results which were up to 10 levels lighter than before.
The first step to using the Kaaral bleaching cream and lightening up to 10 levels was is the application of the Kaaral bleaching cream. Giovanni himself applied the Kaaral bleaching cream. The entire application process took roughly 20 minutes. Throughout the application process Giovanni takes meticulous care to ensure that the cream is evenly applied throughout the hair and down to the root.
“The application process was easy. As Giovanni applied the Kaaral bleaching cream, he was constantly making sure that there was no burning sensation and that my own individual skin was not having a negative reaction to the product,” Michael said of the application process. This is true! Each individual's scalp and hair are unique, both in style and in health. We want to ensure throughout the process that our customers scalp and hair health are prioritized.
Following the full application of the Kaaral bleaching cream, Michael was off to the dryer. This was the most time consuming portion of the Kaaral bleaching cream process. Michael was taken on and off the dryer for the duration of an hour. Once entirely finished, a quick rinse and Michael was on his way with 10 levels lighter hair than before.
“The entire process was easy and simple. Giovanni took great care throughout the application of the Kaaral charcoal bleaching cream. I am ecstatic with the results. The color came out perfectly, especially considering there was no toner necessary at all!”
The stylists at Giovanni & Pileggi are sure that you will be just as satisfied as Michael was with his Kaaral bleaching cream application. The stunning results speak for themselves!
In addition to the Kaaral charcoal bleaching cream, Kaaral also offers a charcoal tonalizing spray. The charcoal tonalizing spray from Kaaral is a no rinse toning and conditioning spray. It has a combination of charcoal and blackberry extract. The combination of charcoal and blackberry extract orange and red undertones which appear in brown or bleach hair when the color oxidizes. Additionally, the tonalizing spray illuminates your natural white and gray hair.
Another favorite Kaaral product of Giovanni & Pileggi stylists is the black bleaching powder offered by Kaaral. In the Kaaral black bleaching powder, a combination of Charcoal powder and meteorite help to neutralize unwanted red or orange undertones. Additionally, the Vega plex (containing Perilla oil & hyaluronic acid strengthen the hair fiber while preserving its structure and hydration overtime.
No matter the Kaaral product which you are interested in, Giovanni & Pileggi has stylists available to help you look your very best! We make it easy to book your next appointment online and send convenient text reminders as your appointment approaches. Whether it is a Kaaral bleach cream application, manicure or even spray tan that you need, Giovanni & Pileggi is Center City Philadelphia’s one-stop beauty destination.
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For Chelsea, becoming a nail technician was a journey she did not expect, but one which made perfect sense once she began on that journey. From a young age, Chelsea always had problems with her nails. She never felt fully satisfied when she left the salon. She believed that her “special nails” had doomed her to a life of ugly nails. Fortunately for Chelsea, this was simply not true.
Chelsea’s Solution
Before she was doing her own nails, Chelsea always enjoyed watching the nail technicians work on her hands. This inspired her to give a try at the craft herself! She quickly realized that her nails were not the issue that was causing her to be unsatisfied when leaving the nail salon.
From that moment forward, Chelsea decided to dedicate herself to the study of proper nail care. She has become an expert in both sculpting the nail and the care of the natural nail. This level of expertise allows her to not only create beautiful nail designs, but also provide know-how that keeps your nails looking sharp as long as possible. Chelsea could not be happier with her career choice she says, “I don’t think I could ask for a better career!”. She wakes up every day and assists in self-care which she is extremely passionate about.
It has been 5+ years since Chelsea began her career as a nail technician. We at Giovanni & Pileggi are ecstatic to have her joining our team for 2023. We are excited about the possibilities which this creates for our customers both new and returning! Some of the nail services Chelsea offers to customers are manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails and much more! You can rely on Chelsea and the team at Giovanni & Pileggi to provide you with an upbeat atmosphere and unmatched nail services. Call, or book online, now to experience why Giovanni & Pileggi is not just one of the top hair salons in Philadelphia, but also a leader in nail services as well!
]]>1. Location
Choosing a hair salon which is in the right location is a major key to ensuring that you are satisfied in the long run. Are you looking for a salon near your home, or near work? Depending upon when you are likely to visit the hair salon you may want to consider a different location. Making sure that the salon you are selecting is convenient to get to makes sure you won’t have an easy excuse to not look your best!
2. Service offered
Consider the services offered by your hair salon before choosing your salon. If your hair salon only specializes in a few services; you could be left searching again if the services which you desire are not available. Some hair salons also offer other beauty services like spray tanning, eyebrow waxing and much more. Choosing a hair salon like Giovanni & Pileggi which offers a wide range of services can make life a lot easier and more convenient.
3. Price Range
As consumers, price is something which we are typically conscious of. Ensuring your hair salon is within a price range which can fit into your budget ensures you are able to get the services you need completed on a regular basis without breaking the bank.
4. Atmosphere and Decor
When you arrive at your hair salon for an appointment, you also want to make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed. A big part of this is the atmosphere and decor of the salon. Take a look inside of the hair salon you are thinking about using prior to scheduling an appointment so that you know exactly what type of space you will be arriving at.
5. Staff Professionalism and Attitude
Just as is true with atmosphere and decor, the staff of the hair salon are also a big part of making you feel comfortable and relaxed when you come for your hair appointment. Having a stylist who cares about your style and gives you individual attention can make a massive difference in getting your look to be just right. You can always count on the professionalism of the stylists at Giovanni & Pileggi to ensure your hair looks the best that it can after every visit.
6. Reviews from Other Customers
Reading reviews from other customers is always a step which should be taken prior to making a purchase. This can be especially true for a hair salon. By reading both online reviews, and getting recommendations from people you trust, can help you to avoid a disastrous look if you are to choose the wrong hair salon.
7. Special Offers or Discounts
The last major item to consider when deciding on a hair salon are any special offers or discounts which may be offered by the salon. Many places occasionally offer New Customer Specials which can be an inexpensive way to test out a new hair salon. However, it is always important to read the fine print on any special or promotional offer so that you can understand exactly which services are, or are not included within the special.
For twenty five years, Giovanni & Pileggi has provided hairstyling and beauty services to men and women looking for a salon they can trust. Whether clients are looking for a new haircut, manicures or even need beauty services for their wedding day, Giovanni & Pileggi is the one stop shop they can turn to with confidence. Ever since opening his doors in 1997, Giovanni’s focus has been on providing training and establishing a team which is always on top at his hair salon in Philadelphia.
One important aspect of his salon’s philosophy is providing each stylist with the creative freedom which they need to give their clients the stunning looks they are searching for. This is why there are no departments by color or cut at Giovanni & Pileggi. Instead Giovanni empowers the creativity of each stylist to create the looks which they want, leaving clients thrilled with the results.
In addition to offering hairstyling and beauty services which are beyond reproach, Giovanni & Pileggi makes it as easy as possible to schedule appointments which fit within your busy schedule. Open seven days per week, Giovanni & Pileggi makes it easy to get the beauty or hair service you need. To make scheduling your visit even easier, Giovanni & Pileggi offers convenient extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Choosing any one of the stylists at Giovanni & Pileggi is a decision which you will not soon regret. Since Giovanni Mele opened Giovanni & Pileggi in 1997, following his 1996 award of the North American Hairstylist of the Year, he has remained focused on ensuring all of the clients of Giovanni & Pileggi receive the highest quality beauty services and hair styling. Giovanni’s care for his artistry goes past the initial visit or styling. Giovanni empowers his clients to maintain their look beyond the days following their visit to the salon. Premier hair products, including Giovanni’s proprietary G Mele Anti-Aging hair care system, are available for purchase to keep your look perfect even after your trip to the salon. Visit the salon on 12th street and experience the vibe which Giovanni has curated and understand exactly why you should choose Giovanni & Pileggi!
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