Mane Street Hair Salon

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Mane Street Hair Salon Corrie Gyory

Corrie Gyory has seen hair styling come “out of shadows” into its own inspired genius. Her salon, Mane Street Hair, portrays the elegance of a high-class venue with brick accents and painted murals; industrial, yet chic, while it provides clients with beautiful cuts, colors and styles that reflect latest trends. Gyory works hard to educate herself and her staff on what’s new in the industry. She has traveled the world as an educational representative for Bhave, J Beverly Hills, and Aqua Hair Extensions, on the cutting edge of technique and technology, meeting “very talented and amazing people” in Rome, London, Tokyo and Russia. Yet her roots are in Culpeper, and she’s appreciative of the start and support she’s found in her adopted home. Gyory was born and raised in Southern California, where her cousin taught her how to braid, and her “Old Hollywood” style grandmother, as she fondly remembers her, allowed her to play with her makeup and jewelry when she visited. Gyory’s love for hair and makeup landed her behind the scenes in high school theater productions, but when her family moved to the Culpeper area at age 16, productions were not as grandiose here, and she looked for other outlets. A stunning opportunity came her way, for which she is thankful: The county launched a new program where high school students could earn a diploma and a cosmetology license at the same time — free of charge. She was one of five students selected out of 20 applicants. From here she dove right in, graduating, then working as a stylist. In 2013, Gyory became manager of what was to become Mane Street Hair Salon. In 2016, the business became her own. And while that means handling bills, emails, promotions and online accounts, sometimes working 46 hours a week, she still takes time to work with clients. “I love being behind the chair,” she said. Gyory has expanded the salon to offer everything from bridal hair and makeup, to extensions, waxing, spray tans and color to simple cuts. And as Culpeper did for her, she returned the favor, giving high school students the opportunity to study cosmetology hands-on in a state-approved apprenticeship program at her salon. “People give 10% to their church,” she explained. “Culpeper is my church. If I can help someone else get into this career, I’m thrilled to do so.” Her apprentices learn on the floor while studying, paired with a permanent mentor to walk them through all aspects of the industry. By the time they earn their license, they have already developed a clientele, unlike in traditional cosmetology school. Gyory also partners with the Culpeper Technical Education Center to educate students about not only how to do hair but how to run the business side of things. Mane Street Hair Salon was voted Small Business of the Year in 2021 and, since 2016, has been the Best of the Best Salon/Stylist in Culpeper, with mentions in Richmond Bride and Virginia Living magazines. Gyory is proud to participate in the DressCode Project, a global alliance of salons/shops committed to providing positive, gender-affirming services for LGBTQ2S+ clients. Its motto — “Hair Has No Gender.” This reflects Gyory’s mission to not only keep hair styling innovative and up-to-date but inclusive and family-friendly as well. “I want EVERYONE to leave feeling beautiful,” she said.