David Jones-Muñoz
As owner and founder of SALON DUMBO, David Jones-Munoz has over 25 years of experience in the Fashion and Beauty industries. Named by American Salon Magazine as 5, The New Breed, “David Lyle Jones-Munoz, a former paralegal whose law firm put him through beauty school when he wanted a career change, Jones is something of a renaissance man. Besides having an unstintingly positive attitude he is not afraid of change. After a 48-hour visit to New York City, Jones-Munoz returned to his San Francisco home, sold his two salons and moved to Manhattan to pursue new dimensions in his career.”
Over the past 20 years, David has worked with some of the best in the business from the beauty manufacturing side: Trevor Sorbie Intl., Conair, and Matrix as International Team Member, Artistic Director and Product Development Liaison, to the fashion and advertising side: Wilhelmina and Karen's modeling agencies, to doing and working with celebrities, models, and designers: Carolina Herrera, Elaine Page, Gale Harold of Queer as Folk, Sonia Braga, Tyra Banks, Ricky Lake, Rita Moreno, the late Helen Gurley Brown, to Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Fahd of Saudi Arabia. Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and multiple fashion and corporate companies have relied on his fashion expertise to improve their brands.
At SALON DUMBO, David and his team specializes in all types of hair. Nothing takes them by surprise. “Hair is my passion, making people feel good about how they look, is the best I can do, at the end of the day.“ Haircutting, styling, specialized Balayage color techniques, hairdressing up-styles and retexturizers are all parts of their repertoire. David is an “unpretentious individual who gave me one of the best experiences I have had in a long time. He talked to me about my hair, asked me about my expectations and truly listened to my concerns and truly made me feel comfortable. I have had a great many opportunities to have my hair done around the world and this stylist was up there with some of the best.”
Now, as owner of SALON DUMBO, David is able to bring his team to serve the DUMBO neighborhood and their fashion savvy clients with exceptional hair care. We welcome you to experience our total Comfort Zone and all we have to offer at SALON DUMBO.
OUR
STAFF
Our Team is here to meet your expectations with every visit to Salon Dumbo. Each stylist has a wide range of skills and experience to meet your needs. Please review to make the best choice for you. Every consultation is designed to bring the best options available.
As Colorists and Hairdressers we work as a team to make your experience the best possible.
EILEEN
SENIOR STYLIST/COLORIST
Our specialist in Color, and Master Hairdresser, Eileen has been in the beauty industry for 25 years. Her amazing hairdressing skills, blowouts, highlights and color corrections rival the best in the business. Over the years, she has observed the many changes in the industry and kept up with the current trends while acknowledging that her style is based in strong classic techniques and style. And in her experience, classic never goes out of style. As one of our busiest stylists Eileen is always ready to try new things and engage with the clients in making them look the very best they can.
“I started beauty school two days after I graduated high school. I didn't really want to go to college, at the time, so that's what I did. I completed beauty school in 6.5 months”. Eileen started working immediately and never turned back. Her experience is based in some of the busiest salons in Manhattan-Midtown, West Village and Queens. “At some point in my busy schedule, I managed to have a kid (who is now 13), and complete a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, but my heart was with doing hair. It gives me such happiness to make someone feel beautiful who doesn’t, to make someone smile who can’t and to make all of my clients feel loved and important because that’s how my clients make me feel... loved and important. I would never change a thing.”
CHAD
COLORIST/STYLIST
Chad Taber is a veteran in the salon industry who has spent over a decade working as a highly requested contract artist and certified colorist. He also enjoys working back stage at New York Fashion Week and collaborating with other creatives. Chad brings a fresh perspective to the Brooklyn hair scene, inspired by fluid color, geometric shapes and a lived-in aesthetic that blends effortless styling with a rich, personalized color story.
KINGA
COLORIST/STYLIST
Kinga, has joined our team to provide our guests with the skills of true artist. Stylist and colorist , twenty year career started right after high school when she moved to New York to attend LIBS Beauty Academy. She worked for a major salon in NY where she learned her advanced coloring and haircutting techniques. After this experience I moved to Europe and worked there for 15 years. She is a third generation of hairdresser/stylists. As a Master stylist/colorist , she is famous for doing beautiful colors, from all hues of blond to the prettiest of brunettes, custom color blending is my speciality. Fashion and art has always inspired me to do great haircuts and color.
When I’m not working I love to travel the world and deep water diving.
REBEKA
COLORIST/STYLIST
Rebeka Shaho, A Master Colorist, over 10 years has been making breathtaking highlights and color comparable to none. Her unique style of highlighting and color is what makes her stand out. As a Colorist and Stylist she ads dimension to SALON DUMBO.
CHAQUILIA
JUNIOR STYLIST / BLOW DRY SPECIALIST / KERATIN SPECIALIST
As well as a Super talented, Blow-out specialist. She's here to give you that polish after any service with us. As well as being one of our Straightening and Keratin specialists, Chaquilia also is available for color Touch-ups and Haircuts. Born in the Dominican Republic, she's got the skills and talent to take your style to the next level.
DIEGO
MASTER COLORIST/STYLIST
Diego Gonzalez, for more than 20 years. from Bogotá, Colombia known as Sr. Calvo.
He has also worked for different beauty companies as a trainer, hairdresser, teacher, speaker, and consultant for Sebastian (in Argentina and Colombia), Roberto Giordano (in Spain), Linange (NYC and Colombia), Wella, Alfaparf, Byspro, L&M Cosmetics, Loreal, Kerastase, Schwarzkopf, Tech Italy, Forest, Be Roots, Tondeo Scissors, Kiepe Professionals, Parlux, Blommer, Gamma, BabyLiss pro, Luis Llongueras. Recamier, Naprolab, Tac for men, Kosmoflex in El Salvador, Gabriela Bolh in Perú.
Also worked with the Cámaras de comercio an government entity that helps business to grow, as a consultor given advices about financial, technical ... to more than 1000 business all over the country of Columbia.
Diego is a Master stylist in Color, Cutting Hair Straightening, and texture.
YASHIRA (YOSI)
COLORIST/STYLIST
YASHSIRA, A Colorist, founded in the principals of Loreal and Redken has over 7 years experience. From Colombia, she can get you the look that best suits you As a new member to our team she ads her strong skills of cutting and styling to her wide range of color skills to SALON DUMBO. Giver her a try, you won't be disappointed. (Spanish Speaking)
Yosi is also our Extension Service Specialist. Removal, tightening and addition of hair. Her experience makes her your person for your regular Extensions service provider
MESUT (MESSI)
MAKEUP ARTIST
MESUT, (MESSI) is our In-House Makeup Artist, with experience from MAC, to the full inventory of SEPHORA, He can make your special event even more special. Available for Weddings, Photoshoots, and even daily touch ups. Try a complementary touch up to see his work. (by appointment only in salon)
JOSE
MANAGER/OWNER
KIMBERLY
FRONT OF SALON/
RECPETIONIST
BRAIDING SPECIALIST
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Our Team is here to make your experience a fully enjoyable one and to meet your expectations in every way. Jose and Kimberly will help you select and book the perfect appointment. Reach out to them with any special requests or requirements and they are here to help.
*Along with complimentary Coffee, Refreshments are also available upon request from our neighbor GAIR. (menu upon request)
SOPHIA
SALON MASCOT
Let us not forget, our Salon Mascot and Security Specialist