Amanda Richards Salon

Richard Pizzuto

Owner/Stylist

Owner/Stylist, and colorist, Richard is always up to date on the latest techniques of the fashion industry. Owner of a chain of salons and spas in the Philadelphia area, Richard relocated to Sarasota in 2005 and has been trained extensively in many hair cutting and coloring techniques, at Vidal Sassoon, Paul Mitchell, Toni & Guy, and Martin Parsons academies, and also specializes in keratin straightening systems.

Over the years Richard has worked nationally and internationally and was a hair stylist to many Hollywood stars.

Richard guarantees that you will be completely satisfied with your new look fueled by the passion he has for fashion trends and an undying lifelong dedication to continuing education.

Mercedes Garman

Manager

Mercedes was born and raised in Bradenton. Although two years new to the Beauty industry, Mercedes has a true passion for customer service. As the manager of Amanda Richards Salon, her goal is that all clients who walk through our door have an exceptional experience and leave our establishment feeling as special as they deserve.

Taylor Blackwell

Stylist

Taylor was born and raised in Bradenton, FL. She was educated locally at the Aveda institute in St Petersburg, FL, then at the Aveda Master's Academy in 2006.

Taylor has also gone on to extensively train in advanced cutting, color, keratin, and extension techniques from highly regarded brands such as L’Oréal Professional, Kérastase, Brazilian Blowout, and Hot Head tape in extensions.

Taylor's attention to detail allows her to work with each client to achieve their desired look.

Caryn Rose

Stylist

Caryn grew up locally in Bradenton. She attended the Aveda institute of St Petersburg, and also the Aveda Masters Academy.

She continues to further her education by attending classes on advanced coloring techniques including Balayage, Ombré, and color melting.

Caryn uses her artistic talents to combine color and cut to define her clients look.

Erin Trujillo

Stylist

Erin was raised in Indiana, near Chicago. She moved to Florida in 2010.

Erin worked at an Intercoiffure salon for 5 years, attending classes for French cutting, color, balayage and is certified in Keratin smoothing. She attended classes with Bumble & Bumble for razor cutting, styling with Kérastase, and cutting with Vidal Sassoon.

She is certified with Hot Head tape in extensions & Brazilian Blowout and has advanced training with L’Oréal color. Erin loves to create beautiful colors to complement your style, specializing in blonding techniques and vibrant reds.

Erin looks forward to working with you to achieve your desired look!

Tammy Sand

Stylist

Tammy was born and raised near Cincinnati, Ohio, where she was a stylist in an elite Intercoiffure salon for 8 years. She had taken classes for Balayage, French cutting, advanced color techniques with L’Oreal, Kérastase and core cutting courses with Toni and Guy.

She was a Master Stylist and Salon Manager at a European Spa and Salon in New Tampa. She was certified with Hairdreams Nano hair extensions, and in several keratin services including Brazilian Blowout.

Tammy is dedicated to providing each client with the highest quality services and products available. We are delighted to have her at Amanda Richard’s Salon!

Megan Perez

Stylist

Bio for Megan Perez is coming soon.