Hair Stylists
Vartan Vartali
Bogunia
Piet Sinthuchai
Masato Tsuneki
Mika
Alan Manson
Rosa Amoedo
Marie Nicole
Colorists
Michael Stinchcomb
Anna Page
Louise Coombs
John Del Guidice
Skincare Specialists
Tatyana Gubanov (Waxing)
Hair Stylists
Vartan Vartali
Vartan doesn’t just cut hair. He sculpts and carves it to flatter the contours and angles of the face. Trained in France by the acclaimed Alexandre de Paris,
Vartan came to the United States in 1976 and worked with Xavier at Cinandre and John Sahag at his namesake salon. In 1979, Vartan struck out on his own and 10 years later, he opened the shop on the corner of 57th and Park Avenue. The rest is history.
Vartan trained as an artist and studied at the Art’s Student League in Manhattan. His keen visual sense is evident in his work as a hairdresser and in artworks he displays at the salon. Every month, he chooses one young artist and showcases his or her work on the walls of the salon. “The artwork inspires our team and our clients, and it’s a great way to support up-and-coming artists.”
Piet Sinthuchai (Creative Director)
Creative Director Piet Sintuchai, originally from Thailand, brings a rich background in fine arts, advertising, and communication to his work as a top hairstylist and makeup artist. A master of precision cutting, he delivers styles ranging from classic bobs to modern updos, effortless blow-dries to sculpted sets, and fashion-forward short cuts. His refined eye for color, light, and form ensures shades that enhance complexion and highlight bone structure.
With a strong clientele in television and theatre, Piet excels at creating camera-ready looks, from natural, age-defying styles to dramatic event hair and makeup. His passion for skincare inspired the launch of his all-natural product line, Piet. Beyond the chair, he leads Vartali’s marketing and community initiatives, forging partnerships with notable organizations including Miss New York State, and co-producing the 2013 documentary “Shoot Me” featuring longtime client Elaine Stritch.
Mika Geudelekian
Mika is a rising talent at Vartali, bringing six years of experience, a strong fashion eye, and a collaborative approach to styling. He believes every great cut begins with a thoughtful consultation. “I love creativity, but the client’s happiness comes first. It is my hair while you’re in the chair, but yours once you leave, so the style must work for your life.”
His clients lead busy, active lives and rely on low-maintenance cuts with versatile styling options — wearable straight or wavy, natural or styled, up or down. Speak with Mika on your next visit if you are considering a fresh direction.
Ruben Gaitan
“This is more than a job for me, it is a true passion,” says Ruben. “I love helping women discover what suits them best. The right cut and style can highlight their features and elevate their entire look.”
Originally from South America, Ruben trained with three renowned stylists: Clive Summers, Suga, and the famed Mr. Kenneth, where he styled movie stars, socialites, and influential New Yorkers. Since joining Vartali in the 1980s, he has become known for precision cuts that hold their shape and create soft, natural movement.
A strong believer in enhancing texture, Ruben favors gentle body waves and loose perms using mild solutions and larger rods. He often incorporates rollers with blow drying to add volume and lift for a polished, effortless finish.
Bogonia Minucci
“Haircutting is personal. A great look comes from balance, proportion, and versatility. I always begin with a consultation, even with long-time clients, because every visit is a moment to understand who she is today and how she wants to feel when she leaves. Is she a busy mom, a corporate leader, a frequent traveler, or someone who loves to experiment? I assess her lifestyle, hair texture, face shape, and styling comfort, then we co-create the cut together.”
Bogonia, who has been with Vartali for 24 years, considers the salon her second home. “Trends and techniques evolve, but one thing never changes: the joy of seeing a client smile when she loves her hair. That is the magic of this business.”
Masato Tsuneki
Born in Osaka and trained in Tokyo, Masato apprenticed under the renowned hairstylist Momotaro, mastering the disciplined techniques that transformed the salon industry in the 1980s. A precision cutter and expert in Japanese straightening and smoothing, he tailors every cut to enhance the face and delivers consistently healthy results through advanced thermal techniques.
Masato believes in thoughtful evolution of style. “Japanese clients love changing their look at every visit, while Americans often stay the same. Once I earn a client’s trust, I like to suggest subtle updates to keep a classic style fresh.” He is also a strong advocate for conditioning, recommending treatments to elevate every cut.
Alan Manson
Alan Manson is a master stylist known for exceptional cutting and styling. Born in Brooklyn and trained in New York and London, he has worked at leading Manhattan salons including Henri Bendel, Bruno Le Salon, The Spot, and Gerard Bollei. At the iconic Toni & Guy in the UK, Alan refined his precision scissor work and developed his signature three-comb layering technique for long hair.
Guided by his love of fashion, Alan draws inspiration from designers such as Rei Kawakubo and Junya Watanabe for their innovative aesthetic, as well as timeless influences like Sonia Rykiel and Stephen Burrows. “Classics never go out of style,” he says. “The bob is a perfect example. Whether straight or wavy, long or short, it remains a modern, on-trend look.”
Colorists
Anna Page (Haircolor Specialist & Director of Haircolor Division)
If you are looking for the perfect shade of blonde, ask Anna Page. For more than 18 years, she has been Vartali’s go-to blonde specialist, creating everything from icy platinum and sandy beige to rich butterscotch and sun-kissed dimension. She is equally skilled with natural highlights, lowlights, shadow roots, and runway-inspired multi-tonal color.
Anna tailors every shade to the client’s complexion, personality, and lifestyle. “Some love a bold statement, others prefer something soft and natural. My job is to make the look work for them,” she says. She considers hair texture, cut, eye color, skin tone, and upkeep when crafting the perfect result.
Seeing hair color as a fashion accessory, Anna draws inspiration from art, film, pop culture, and nature to keep her work fresh and modern.
Michael Stinchcomb (Senior Color Specialist)
Michael Stinchcomb is known for his exceptional eye for color and his ability to create shades that enhance a client’s complexion and personality. An industry veteran, he began his career with the renowned Rosemary at Saks and later joined Yves Claude Salon on Madison Avenue. His technical expertise is rooted in years spent working with top manufacturers, testing and refining professional color products and application techniques used nationwide.
“Ninety-nine percent of my clients are professional women who value precision and reliability,” Michael says. Clients agree, often praising the trust and ease they feel in his chair. He values collaboration and long-term relationships, taking pride in crafting age-appropriate, fashion-forward looks for multiple generations of families, including many notable figures in theatre, media, and fashion.
Louise Coombs
The self-anointed Queen of Conditioning says there’s never a reason or a season to refrain from treating your hair to a restorative conditioning treatment. Whether you’re a regular color client or a newbie to Japanese straightening or smoothing, Louise recommends a deep conditioning treatment immediately following your chemical procedure. Even if you just wash and blow dry your hair several times a week, conditioning is critical to restore natural oil and moisture and add shine.
“I recommend conditioning treatments for men and women, alike, regardless of the length or thickness of their hair.” Louise says.” “A little touch of gloss or polish just makes every head look healthier.”
John Del Guidice
Fresh from a star turn at Gerard Bollei, multi-talented stylist, colorist, make-up artist and hair extension specialist, John Del Giudice joins Vartali. An industry veteran who ran a world-class salon in Englewood Cliffs and mentored a “Who’s Who of Top Stylists and Makeup Artists” over the course of his career, John brings a practiced eye and an artistic approach to his work.
His expertise in the area of hair extensions expands the Vartali repertoire, giving our clientele even more options to choose from. As for John, he’s as enthusiastic about joining our team as we are to have him. He says: “I love people, I love to create; I
I love the magic of coming to work everyday.”
Skincare Specialist
Tatyana Gubanov
Drawing upon 30 years of experience, Tatyana – our depilation diva -- was born in the former Soviet Union, trained in the US and serves an international clientele. She offers a complete menu of waxing services for both men and women, from the barest Brazilian to bikini, leg, under-arm or full-body waxing treatments. Expertly schooled in the science of skin care, the results she achieves are always smooth, soft and personalized to complement a client’s complexion and lifestyle. Her gentle touch, speed, and precision ensure a relatively painless experience and a flawless result, with minimal risk of irritation.
A whiz at eyelash tinting and eyebrow waxing and contouring, Tatyana counts many royals, models and moguls among her clientele. She always has something special up her sleeve, so make sure to see here next time you’re at Vartali.