Manuel Benevich, Founder

A business partner with Gary Howse in Gary Manuel Salon since 1979, Manuel Benevich attributes the longevity of both the business and the relationship to the many similar passions these two very different men share. Obviously motivated by their interest in beauty and the fashion industry, the two are also passionate about educating a new generation of highly skilled salon and spa professionals as well as giving back to their community. And of course it helps that they both share the highest standards for customer service and aesthetic beauty.

One of the "directors" behind what he calls "a passion play that goes on every single day of the year," this husband and father of two small children says he and Howse "love making people feel good about themselves and watching the young people in our industry grow."

You can reach Manuel by email at
[email protected].

Gary Howse, Founder

Allure, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Town & Country, Modern Salon - numerous magazines have recognized Gary Howse as one of America 's top stylists. No wonder he's received the International Beauty Show (IBS) Award for most newsworthy hair designer!

A co-owner of Gary Manuel Salon since 1979, Gary has been a hair professional since 1976. His talent for styling and fashion is matched only by an enduring passion for educating and inspiring the industry's next wave of master stylists. As the overall Artistic Director and Education Officer for Gary Manuel Salon and the new Gary Manuel Aveda Institute, he works with all the creative and education leaders to insure "we all share the same vision."

An energetic and engaged member of the local community, Gary devotes much of his free time to making downtown Seattle more livable (he is a co-founder of the Downtown Seattle Resident's Council) and addressing AIDS-related causes (he is currently a cabinet member of a special campaign at the Pride Foundation).

You can reach Gary directly by dialing 206-728-9136, extension 1, or by e-mailing him at [email protected].