Meet Our Stylists
Brooke Gildner
Brooke was born and raised in Algoma, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan.
As a high school student she was athletic, artsy, and outgoing,
but most of all she would wake up early (5:30 a.m.) to make sure her hair and makeup were done.
She attended Martin's College of Cosmetology in Green Bay, Wisconsin
where she studied Piviot Point Techniques and fine tuned her styling skills.
Upon graduating, she moved to Charlottesville to be a stylist at Arlington Hair Studio.
Since then she has attended many hair shows including the Redken Symposium in Las Vegas
and the Premiere Show in Orlando & Philadelphia to keep up with the latest and greatest styles.
So whether you are modern chic, simply conservative, or fun and funky
she can always accommodate your style!
Brooke was born and raised in Algoma, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan.
As a high school student she was athletic, artsy, and outgoing,
but most of all she would wake up early (5:30 a.m.) to make sure her hair and makeup were done.
She attended Martin's College of Cosmetology in Green Bay, Wisconsin
where she studied Piviot Point Techniques and fine tuned her styling skills.
Upon graduating, she moved to Charlottesville to be a stylist at Arlington Hair Studio.
Since then she has attended many hair shows including the Redken Symposium in Las Vegas
and the Premiere Show in Orlando & Philadelphia to keep up with the latest and greatest styles.
So whether you are modern chic, simply conservative, or fun and funky
she can always accommodate your style!
Petra Burgos
Petra's love of hair came at an early age. She didn't have just one parent as a hairdresser. She had 2!
Petra enjoyed going to the salon to watch her Mom and Dad work.
Soon she jumped in as a Shampoo Girl and began to love Salon Life even more.
In 1997 Petra became a hairdresser and has enjoyed this beautiful journey ever since.
Her European Techniques were learned from her parents in addition to the training she received
while attending the Jean Alexander School in Charlotte, NC.
There, Petra learned Razor Cutting and Barbering styles.
She's so excited to create beauty and friendships with all of you!
Ciera Kirby
Ciera is an avid animal lover who has 2 cats and a dog. (She'd have many more if you let her...). Ciera has lived in Charlottesville her whole life and began her salon career as a receptionist when she was a teenager. At 18 she became an apprentice and the real journey began! Early in her career Ciera worked with two of our other stylists, Brooke and Mary, at Arlington Hair Studio. She has now been a hair stylist for 16 years and working for herself for 6. After attending many hair shows to keep up with the latest trends, Ciera has come to specialize in Long Haircuts and Color of EVERY kind.