About Big Wave Dave
About Chuck Gulick
About John Pace
His father was a Master Barber and he grew up in Erie, PA spending time at his dads business. He was inspired by his father, his profession and the precision cutting techniques used in the profession of Barbering.
He attended Barber school, fulfilled his apprenticeship and became a Master Barber. After that he continued his training in Cosmetology school to the level of Teacher. John was the General Manager for a chair of salons, overseeing day to day operations with managing and training of the staff. Eventually he relocated from PA to AZ to join the staff at Gulick Bros.
His work includes styling, coloring, weaving, curl or body waving processes, and custom cutting. When he has completed work on his client, he still finds the greatest satisfaction in seeing that client smiling in the mirror.
A co-founder of Gulick Bros. in the late "70"s, Chuck graduated from The Hair styling Academy in Erie, Pa. There he met his wife, Susan, who was the lead instructor for four years. He is a graduate of the Zigarelli Hair cutting Academy in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Together with his brothers Dave and Peter, they started a true family business in Phoenix with the focus of offering the highest standard of total hair service to their clients.
His goal has been to service each member of every family, being on time and totally focused on each client.
Interests outside of the salon include his family including his 3 adorable grandchildren, football, baseball and golf.
The oldest in the Gulick Family, Dave came to Arizona in 1978 after successfully running his salon in Erie, Pa. for over 14 years.
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Years of seminars, schools, classes and ongoing education have given David his creativity in cutting, styling and coloring. His passion and love for his work and his close relationships with his clientele is what has kept him so busy for the last 52 years. He was married to Sandy for almost 50 years until she passed away. His son Dave is an owner of his own Salon as well.
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When not in the salon, you will find him spending time with his grandsons Kenny & Shawn enjoying their talents. His love for music and sports and cars keeps him young and active. Always having the interests of his clients at heart, call Big Wave Dave today and see why his smile and talent will keep you coming back.