Gila Rut Salon

We celebrate our forth year with Fashion Week San Diego. As Creative-Directors, we are challenged with providing fashion-forward thinking with hairstyles for the big runway shows. We draw inspiration, globally and locally. We take special interest by creating looks that can translate into easy wearability for our everyday client.

Each year our lead stylists, Karla Lopez-Martinez, Nadia Provenzano, and Michael Soberanes work year around in developing the looks not only for these fall shows, but for the dozen of events, tv appearances and photo shoots for FWSD.

FWSD hosted 26 talented designers from various backgrounds and styles, making it challenging to compose looks which would work with all their various designs.  We designed the looks to be best experienced from the seats of the audience, giving you something to feel and uniquely experience, like an Ansel Adams, or a Rembrandt work of art.

Our two looks showcased … Read More

“Awaken the Glow Within”

The new Aveda Tulasara Skin Care line combines advanced science with ayurvedic wisdom to give you proven results with any of your skin care needs.

Whether it’s to calm and soothe, increase radiance, or lift and firm, Tulasara can help with the ingredients being 97% naturally derived.

Tulasara is sanskrit for “moving towards balance” and that is just what you can achieve with this line.

By starting your day with the awakening ritual of dry brushing, followed by Aveda’s… Read More

Ten months ago the announcement was made. Gila Rut had received the invitation of a lifetime, to present a 30 minute show at Aveda Congress 2015!

The opportunity we had been given had not been taken lightly. We knew this was a huge honor and our chance to shine in a GLOBAL ARENA. To share the stage with the leaders in our industry today! To share our story with over 3,500 Aveda professionals who had flown in from around the world!

These ten months were filled with plans and preparation. From designing the show concept to working with wardrobe and graphic designers. Photoshoots, workshops, countless hours of preparation from sketching and constructing elaborate hair sculptures and textures. Intricate make up and nail designs, every element filled with detail and commitment to the vision.

The moment had arrived, time to shine! MAIN STAGE AVEDA CONGRESS HERE WE COME!

The next 5 … Read More

Meet Laura – Master Colorist 2 at Torrey Hills

How long have you been working for Gila Rut?

I’ve been at Gila Rut for 8.5 years!

What do you love most about working in the salon?

The people I get to know working in the salon is the best part of working at Gila Rut.  My guests come from every background and every walk of life, so everyday I get to hear about different experiences and create unique looks for each individual.  My teammates are also a constant source of love, support, fun, and inspiration.  I get to hang out with amazing people everyday.

What would you say is your most important role in the salon?

I feel like it’s part of my job to show people what is possible. We can uplift the perception of ourselves and our industry by showing up every day as professionals.  We need to … Read More

Once again Gila Rut was asked to head the hair department for FWSD. This time it was for their 2nd annual Spring Showcase. It was held at Harrahs Rincon Resort & Casino. There was over 1,000 people in attendance. The Spring Showcase is an event that help prepare everyone for the excitement that is Fashion Week San Diego. Here designers show a sneak peak of the upcoming looks to Bloggers, designers, fashionistas,, and stylists in the industry.

There were about 26 designers there that each had a booth set up, along with all the other sponsors (restaurants, beauty companies, etc.)

The venue was enormous! We were able to meet a lot of people, even some current clients! Guests could receive information about the salon and even set up appointments on the spot. We had a lot of people take advantage in our booth to have their hair styled.

The next … Read More