Gila Rut Salon
Celebrating 25 Years with Gila Rut: Deborah Van Huis
Nov 02, 2017
How did you get started coming to Gila Rut?
When I moved to San Diego in 2002, I asked my very good friend, the lovely Linda Long, where she got her hair done. I always loved the way her hair looked.
What was your profession when you started coming to Gila Rut? What is it now?
I was the Director of Forward Planning for KB Home. Now I have my own consulting business and two wonderful partners. We do a lot of work for KB Home and other builders in southern California.
What’s your favorite hobby?
I love art. Lately, I’ve been working in encaustics.
How has Gila Rut impacted your life or style?
It’s provided me a safe place to ask questions and step out of my comfort zone a little bit.
What is your favorite part about coming to Gila Rut?
It’s the relationships that I’ve formed. It’s … Read More
Celebrating 25 Years with Gila Rut: Susan Burchett
Oct 23, 2017
How did you get started coming to Gila Rut?
Right after moving from Indiana in April 1988, I opened a bank account and commented to the new accounts representative how cute her hair was. I asked her who cut her hair, and she told me Keri Davis did. She said it hadn’t been cut in a few months because she was letting it grow out. At that point, I knew how talented Keri must be if hair could look that great without so much as a trim in a few months. The bank employee also gave me the names of a couple other people in San Diego who were good with short, curly hair, but I never contacted them. I made an appointment with Keri, who I instantly loved. I never went to any other hair stylist.
What was your profession when you started coming to Gila Rut? And what … Read More
Celebrating 25 Years with Gila Rut: Beth Cundari
Oct 16, 2017
How did you get started coming to Gila Rut?
I was lucky enough to receive a gift card from my brother and the rest is history. (I just love you guys!)
What was your profession when you started coming to Gila Rut? And now?
I worked and still work for San Diego County Credit Union. I was a Loan Officer and now I work in our Real Estate Department as a Loan Processor.
What’s your favorite hobby?
Spending time with family and friends. And traveling. (Big trips I went on: Bali, New Orleans.)
How has Gila Rut impacted your life or style?
I know I can be ready for any special occasion or vacation with just one appointment. (You are always available to me for the most part, and accommodating.)
What is your favorite part about coming to Gila Rut?
Seeing my girl Nadia and all the familiar faces I’ve … Read More
Celebrating 25 Years with Gila Rut: Brittani Wood
Oct 10, 2017
Brittani Wood debuted in 2008 at an Earth Month cut-athon charity event. You never would have guessed it was her first day meeting the team. She was an organic fit! Since then, she has been through many life transitions, from juggling a busy social life to enjoying a low-key mom life. Mother to two handsome, energetic boys, 5-year-old Fox and 2-year-old Forrest, Brittani has mastered her skills as a Haircutting Specialist. Her beautiful work and fun personality are the keys to her success and her loyal clientele. It’s been a true pleasure to witness her journey.
What attracted you to work at Gila Rut?
I originally wanted to work at Gila Rut because it offers the most amazing continuing education. Little did I know, the most amazing family came with it.
What defining moment brought you to be a hairdresser/manager?
There really wasn’t one. I always wanted to be a … Read More
Celebrating 25 Years with Gila Rut: Kerri Melucci
Oct 03, 2017
Kerri has been a guest of Gila Rut Salons since its inception in 1992, when she became Keri’s client. The two bonded over talks about kids, marriage and their similar names, and 25 years later, Kerri remains a fixture at Gila Rut.
How did you get started coming to Gila Rut? (a friend, family, etc)
I first met co-owner Keri Davis when she was working at another salon in San Diego where I used to get manicures. Her clients left the salon looking better than anyone else’s, so I got Keri’s name. Right about the same time, Keri and her mother opened Gila Rut, so I followed them. I remember Keri asking me what I thought about getting a neck and head massage with each cut. She wanted to know if I thought that would be “weird.” Um, no! Of course, everyone at Gila Rut still does massages 25 years … Read More
