REL Salon

About REL

R.E.L. Salon is recognized as one of the top leading salons of Sonoma County. Local, State, and National recognition and Awards from some of our industries most reputable companies such as Vidal Sassoon, Goldwell, Salon today, American Salon, California Stylist, are some of the reasons why we thrive for bringing you the best.

The artistic stylist's of R.E.L. Salon work hard to stay above on all the latest trends and styles. Together as a team we are always looking for creative idea's so that we can continue to give the up-most best of excellence to our clientele.

Owner\Stylist Ariel "R.E.L." has been working in the industry for over12 years. Traveling National and International to the worlds top training facilities located in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and Rome have made Ariel recognized for his excellence in creating the most elegance of styles.

Come and enjoy the warm welcoming environment and Mediterranean feel Ariel has created through his design of woodworking skills and choice of colors. Located just north of San Francisco in the heart of the wine country.

Advanced Education

Frederick & Charles School of cosmetology , January 15, 1992- February 15, 1993
Intense Intern training program "Advanced cutting" , August 15, 1993- July 15, 1994
Vidal Sassoon Academy"Classic Course" Los Angeles , August 29, 1994- September 2, 1994
Vidal Sassoon Academy"Contemporary Course" Los Angeles , July 12-16, 1997
Toni & Guy "Hands-on Cutting Workshop" San Francisco/Marin , 2-Day class 1995, 1997
Goldwell "Color Workshop" 1998 , 1999
Jacques Dessange Technique + "Level 1" Paris, France , January 22- 25, 1998
Jacques Dessange "In-Salon Hands on Trnining (level 2)" , 2-Day Course 1999,2000
Jacques Dessange Academy "LeveI3" New York , 3-Day Course May 2001
Jacques Dessange Academy " Advanced Color" , 3-Day Course June 2001
Davines "Color Workshop" , August 2002
Davines "World Wide Hair Tour" Rome, Italy , November 15- 23, 2002

Training Seminars

Frederic Fekkai - Renowned style maker "Stylist to the stars"
Ruth Roche - "Master Hairstylist of the Year"
Martin Parsons - Listed among the elite in Modern Salons Top Educators.
Anthony Mascolo - International Art Director & Owner of "TONI&GUY"
Vivienne Mackinder - Master Stylist and Educator
Christopher and Sonya Dove - 1999, 2000, 2002 "Hair Colorists of the Year"
Oribe - Celebrity Hairstylist/Educator
Robert Cromeans - Educator for Paul Mitchell
Trevor Sorbie - "The Showman of all Hairdressers"
Ocar Bond - Educator "Mackinder/Bond Academy"
Annie Humphrey - International Color Director for Vidal Sassoon

Hair Shows

Several in the California/Nevada area.