Benito Sarracino, Co-Owner
A 20-year industry veteran, Benito is Americana’s Director of Coloring Services. Trained in both Italy and the United States, Benito is a New Jersey certified colorist specializing in color enhancements (e.g., Hi-Lites and Low-Lites). During his training in Europe, Benito received advanced product knowledge on Tocco Magico’s color products—an exclusive color line developed in Italy. Benito is fluent in Italian. [click here for extended bio]

Cynthia Carpinteri
Cynthia is a New Jersey certified hair colorist with 10 years experience specializing in Hi-Light applications for female clients. She trained under Gerard Risoli and received advanced color certifications from Clairol, L’Oreal and Wella.

Fedele Fabiano
Fedele is a 28-year industry veteran hair colorist. Fedele received advanced color certifications from Clairol and L’Oreal and was a colorist trainer for Wella. He specializes in Hi-Light applications and is fluent in Italian.

Amy Jesse
Trained in both Germany and the US, Amy is an expert in color correction in addition to specializing in single process color, creative coloring, and Hi-Lites. In her 15 years as a colorist, Amy has completed courses with Wella, Clairol, Goldwell, Framesi, L'Oreal, Artec and Schwartzkopf (in Germany). She is certified in New Jersey and speaks fluent German.

Courtney Malone
A very creative hair colorist with five years experience, Courtney specializes in Hi-Lites, single process color and corrective color. She is a graduate of the Capri Cosmetology School and has completed advanced courses with Wella Color Masters, Jo Blackwell, L¹Oreal, Artec, and Tocco Magico.

Gina May
Gina is a New Jersey certified hair colorist with 19 years experience specializing in Hi-Light, single and double process, color correction and blond-on-blond color applications for male and female clients. She received advanced color certifications from Clairol, L’Oreal and Wella.

Gerard Risoli
With more than 20 years experience, Gerard is an expert hair colorist earning the “Master of the Craft” award from the Art & Fashion Group. In addition to his work at Americana, Gerard is a national educator for Clairol and Wella color products and a guest artist for the Jacob Javits International Show. Clients include actress Lola di Bella (HBO’s Sopranos).

Leyla Vigilante
Leyla is a New Jersey certified hair colorist with six years experience. She specializes in Hi-Lights applications for male, female and elderly clients. Leyla is a graduate of the Union County Vocational Technical School for Cosmetology.

Paul Wehmeyer, Co-Owner
Paul is a veteran hair colorist with more than 30-years experience. He specializes in Hi-Light, double process and single process color. Paul received advanced color certifications from Wella, Redken and Hair Color USA. [click here for extended bio]

Color Assistants