Raquel Dispenzierre
Raquel is the Owner of Gabriel Loren the Salon. After many years in the salon industry- she dreamt of a small town place, where locals could go to get exceptional service and results, without spending a fortune. And Gabriel Loren the Salon was born. Raquel has been working in the field professionally since 2004, but has been working with hair as long as she can remember! She spent a portion of her career working for Paul Mitchell schools as an educator and administrator, and later writing and teaching curriculum for the Associates degree Salon Management course. Her passion in the business is teaching and formal styling such as updos for proms and weddings. She loves being a part of monumental life moments. Raquel is proud to have won the Dan's Papers Best of the Best Gold award for Best Hairstylist on the North Fork. She enjoys spending her days at the salon, and is so grateful for a profession that she has such a passion and enjoyment for!
Ashley Minnick
Ashley has been with the salon since its opening in 2014. She is a native North Forker, and has a large local family. Ashley is a talented stylist, and especially loves working with curly hair, and highlighting. We are so proud of her accomplishments, winning the Dan's Papers Best of the Best PLATINUM Best Colorist Award for the North Fork. Ashley graduated from the Aveda Institute New York in 2010- one of the most prestigious cosmetology schools. Her education shows in her technical skills, as she cuts hair with such precision! When Ashley is not in the salon she loves to get away and spend time with her family upstate enjoying the Mountain life. We are so glad to have her on our team!
Alex Dooley
Alex joined our team in 2015- from the elite, celebrity Warren Triccomi Salon in Manhattan. In the salon, we call Alex the Balayage Queen! As she is the master of hand painted and balayage highlights! Alex is also pursing her education at the Demologica Institute to branch off into the facial and skin care world. Expect to see Alex doing facials in the future! We are lucky to have Alex as our on-staff make up artist as well; making over brides and showing everyone their true beauty! She is multi talented and does beautiful work!
Dana Harrison
Dana has been with us since 2018. She graduated from Long Island Beauty School and began doing hair right after getting licensed. Dana does it all from wash and sets, to perms, to colors and cuts. Her favorite being straightening hair! She continues to do hair because of her love of the creativity that comes with it. When Dana is not in the salon she is enjoying being a mom and taking care of her two sons. You won't be able to miss her with her great personality and amazing fashion sense!
Diane Densieski
Diane joined our team in 2019. She grew a passion for hair salons since she was young and her mother would bring her along to her appointments. She has been assisting salons for 30+ years. Her love for being around people is what keeps her in salons! She has impeccable customer service and her shampoo skills are amazing. She makes sure to keep the salon running smoothly behind the scenes with inventory and making sure the salon is in top top shape, to name a few!Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.