Brooklyn Salon

Fabio Scalia is a hair stylist, salon owner and entrepreneur. Originating from Southern Italy, Fabio knew from a very young age that hair styling was his passion. He began his career at the age of twelve, by sweeping hair at a salon in Italy during his free time. In the years that followed, Fabio vigorously pursued his training at some of the top hair styling academies in the industry, such as Aldo Coppola, Vidal Sassoon and Toni & Guy. Fabio worked at top salons around Europe, from Milan to Monte Carlo, before arriving in NYC at the age of 21 to launch himself in America. At the age of 24, Fabio took the plunge and launched his first salon, located on the quaint Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights. For the past 16 years he has immersed himself in building his business and growing his brand. In 2016 Fabio expanded his business to the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan, where his chic salon has become a go-to spot for those who are looking for a luxurious salon experience along with an innovative hairstyle. Fabio has been featured in such publications as NY Magazine, Glamour, In Style, Marie Claire and I-Italy. Thanks to his charismatic nature and fresh, modern approach to hair design, Fabio has built a successful brand while amassing a global clientele that has followed him through every stage of his exciting career.

Rocco’s artful eye developed as a young child growing up in Potenza, Italy. Over time and after graduating with a degree in Fine Arts and Design, Rocco became obsessed with human artistic expression and fell in love with our biggest accessory, hair! Hair became the canvas to his creative outlet. Rocco began working for the ultimate international beauty salon franchise, Compagnia Della Bellezza. In 2005, he spent two years in Paris teaching color technique. After working with some of the best stylists in Europe, Rocco felt ready to make his dream a reality. He moved to NYC to pursue a career in the beauty industry and become an established hair coloris. In 2007, Rocco joined the Fabio Scalia team of Brooklyn Heights. The salon has become his second home and he cherishes the opportunity to enhance the lives of his clients through his meticulous approach to color, and all the while fostering amiable and loyal relationships with his clients. Rocco specializes in an array of techniques such as foil and cotton pad highlights, classic Balayage, hair painting, color correction and keratin smoothing treatments. Although his style is extremely versatile, Rocco believes hair color should appear effortless and natural while maintaining the integrity and health of the hair. His vision is to create rich and multi dimensional tones and natural nuances, colors that will be admired and be distinctive to the person who wears them.

Samantha’s passion for hair came from watching her grandmother work as a hairstylist in Brooklyn, NY. Determined to pursue a career within the beauty industry, Samantha joined the Paul Mitchell Academy in NYC. She further developed her craft by working under Fabio Scalia. Fabio’s artistic direction gave Samantha new perspectives and shaped her visions. She realized the boundless potential within the field. Since then, she has participated in London and New York Fashion Week. Her work for runway and editorial has provided her with an edgy and unique style that she transfers onto her clients, especially brides who seek her styling expertise for their special days. One word to describe Samantha is knowledgeable. She carries extensive knowledge and experience on all types of hair. She is particularly enamoured with curly hair. Furthermore, she is a hair extensions specialist. Samantha believes that her success comes from the close relationships she builds with her clients.

Rafael is a rare talent who is a master of color, cuts, styling and re-texturizing all types of hair. After ten years as the owner of The Heights Salon of Brooklyn, Rafael realized his true passion is behind the chair working with his clients. Rafael is proud to join the team at Fabio Scalia salon and bring his skill, passion and extensive knowledge about all things hair. Having worked at some of the best salons in Manhattan, Rafael collaborated with some of the most talented hairstylists in the industry. From 2012 to 2018 Rafael was the exclusive stylists for the Brooklynettes and played a key role in designing their complete look from color to cut to style. Rafael’s work has also been featured in Vanity Fair and Glamour magazine. Whether you are looking for the perfect highlights, haircut or just a brand new look, you couldn’t ask for a better, more caring stylist than Rafael.

Growing up in Bari, Italy, Giulia was always intrigued by the world of hair design. She followed in the same path as many of her childhood friends who looked at hair styling as a true art form. Giulia began her career at Toni & Guy in Italy, where she absorbed all that she could from the expertise of her peers. Giulia specifically recalls learning from her mentor that the most important thing to remember in hair design is to preserve the quality of the hair at all cost. This mentality has stayed with Guilia to this day. While still living in Europe, Giulia often traveled to London for photo shoots and workshops. \n\nAfter relocating to New York City in 2005, Giulia continued her studies in hair color and eventually became a Wella Master Colorist through a highly intensive program focusing on color application and technique. \n\nGiulia continues to take annual trips to attend Wella Italy classes where she studies updates on color research and technology. Guilia’s passion is to create looks for people that showcase their personality and their inner beauty. She looks at hair as a canvas and she wants to create something unique. She says that a “one size fits all” approach to hair color is ineffective as people are individuals and their hair color should reflect who they are. Giulia is a master color expert and she specializes in color corrections, balayage and natural looking highlights.

Born and raised in Tennessee, Valerie developed a passion for beauty at an early age. Valerie attended the Make-Up Designory in New York City. Her time at the school gave her a new perspective on the beauty industry. During this time, she made the decision to permanently move to NYC and pursue a career in both hair and makeup. After her move, Valerie found herself working under Fabio Scalia. Working closely with Fabio, she acquired valuable new techniques of cutting and styling. After she completed her apprenticeship, Valerie earned her spot on the floor as a stylist and makeup artist. Since then Valerie has participated in fashion shows including Fermano Fashion in Italy and New York Fashion week. She is currently Kerastase’s brand ambassador for Fabio Scalia Brooklyn.

While growing up in Brooklyn, Theresa was the go-to person for her big Italian family when they needed to get their hair styled for all kinds of special occasions. Even before her professional training Theresa had a special talent for doing hair. Since then, she has studied, trained and expanded that talent. Theresa received formal training at Tony & Guy, Wella Studio and Vidal Sassoon. She started out at Fabio Scalia Salon as Fabio’s assistant. She was an eager student and she spent two years honing and perfecting her craft under Fabio’s guidance. Today, Theresa has her own chair where she brings her special touch to each and every hairstyle that she creates. She loves working on brides and she has a flair for up-dos. Theresa’s favorite looks are 1920’s and 1930’s glamour and she loves creating these looks using different products and styling tools.

Born and raised in Boston, Rene showed interest in working in the beauty industry since highschool. While studying visual arts, he found himself developing a sharp eye for detail. He graduated from cosmetology school in 2009. In 2012, he got an opportunity to move to New York to “chase dreams” and took it! Upon arrival, he landed a job with M•A•C Cosmetics where he discovered a passion for makeup. He built up his portfolio by working on many projects, including Mercedes Benz Fashion week and Broadway Bares. More recently, Rene has joined the Fabio Scalia team in order to expand his skill set and grow as a hairstylist. He is currently assisting Fabio and is looking to specialize in haircuts, with an emphasis on curly hair. Where do we see Ren in the near future? At the top of the game, giving his clients the best of the best; continuing to perfect his craft and becoming a true beauty extraordinaire.