Philip, tell us about your first Philip Pelusi Salon?

“While I was in beauty school, I worked at a salon in Shadyside doing towels and shampooing.  Guests would request my shampoos and I specialized in hair treatments and scalp massage.  I worked there the whole time I was in beauty school for tips and income and to become comfortable in a salon environment.”

“After I graduated, my first job was at the SAKS Fifth Ave Salon in downtown Pittsburgh.  I was the only Designer ever hired at this prestigious salon right out of Beauty School.  I loved working with clients, everything about the salon/guest experience but I knew I wanted more and had a vision of what I wanted the guest visit to look like, so I opened my first salon.  I wanted to create, not only beautiful hair, but a beautiful business for myself and everyone on my team.  And our journey continues today!” Philip Pelusi

How did your career as a stylist and salon owner get started Philip?

“I dropped out of high school to work as sheet metal worker.  I respected the value of a hard day’s work and earning a paycheck.  I also knew I wanted to do something creative, perhaps in fashion I thought.  Then started attending Pittsburgh Beauty Academy and on my first week I knew I found my calling.  I sold my car to pay for beauty school and started on this exciting journey.  I opened my first salon at the tender age of 20 and still love every minute.  I still have something to say, create and be, so our journey continues!” Philip Pelusi

Did You Know? are fun facts and photos about how Philip got started in the industry, his journey along the way and the history of his products. 

Good info especially for New Talent to get caught up on the last 55 years!  Wow, such an incredible journey with more adventures on the horizon!

See ALL Did You Know? on Did You Know? – Busy Stylist

FYI coming soon there will be a new page on busystylist.com called “Did You Know?”!  We will periodically post fun facts about how Philip got started in the industry, his journey along the way and the history of his products.  Good info especially for New Talent to get caught up on the last 55 years!  Wow, such an incredible journey with more adventures on the horizon!