Woodbury Resident Achieves Her Dream

Shaylea Gates, a local cosmetologist who was employed at Serenity Hair Salon in Woodbury, has opened her own spa in Bedford, at 126 East Pitt St.

Bel Cielo Hair and Nail Spa is the chosen name which was named in honor of her daughter Sky. The name means “beautiful sky” in Italian.

Gates specializes in nail design, pedicures, hair coloring and styling.

As a child she always had an interest in serving others and making them feel beautiful, she said.

Gates attended The Salon Professional Academy before being employed by Serenity.

“It has always been a dream of mine to start my own salon and offer...