Our Work – Mariposa Salon

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Cristina Aranda

Assistant

Cristina is a licensed Stylist who loves to remove Hair Extensions! She is also skilled in Makeup and Bridal Styling. You will see her helping us around the salon in many different capacities.

Zoe Franks

Assistant

Zoe is a student and helps out in the Salon, removing extensions and helping with retail. She is currently enrolled in Massage Therapist school, and looks forward to bringing a new dimension to the salon.

Jon Paul Bribeisca

Stylist

Jon Paul Bribiesca has always had a passion for hair. He began his love affair with the hair industry at the tender age of 13. He began his studies by accompanying his mother to trade shows and seminars whenever possible. He graduated cosmetology school with honors and and passed his state’s board exam in 1990. Once licensed then he began his advanced training. He started as an apprentice at Vickie Lavanty International Academy. Quickly rising through the ranks, he became artistic director in two years. Over the next 13 years he would be a platform artist for four major hair care companies.Joico International, Ice Hair Care, Sebastian International, Enjoy Hair Care. During this period of time he would take it upon himself travel to London to attend the Salon International convention. Starting from the year 1991 until 2003 to further his own education. With over 25 years in the industry Jon Paul is a master in hair cutting, hair coloring, and hair dressing. There is nothing that he cannot do with hair. He is a natural leader and a team player, personable and upbeat with a professional demeanor. Being technically and artistically savvy has helped him assemble and direct artistic teams, coordinate trade shows, perform in class rooms and main stages. Jon Paul has had many accolades throughout his professional career, including being a top 20 finalist in the first season on the Oxygen networks reality show “Hair Battle Spectacular”. He currently resides in Los Angeles California and is the Owner of Creative Artist Industries. A studio space where he works as a freelance artist. Offering services in hair, make up, photography, fashion design and disc jockey and music production. He also is a national educator for LAKME USA. A hair care brand that hails from Barcelona, Spain. If you can dream it, I can do it” —Jon Paul Bribiesca

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Nails by Noemi

Nail Artist

Noemi has been in the nail industry over a decade and concentrates on maintaining natural nails with the best quality organic products and her goal is to have the best spa experience. She specializes in shellac manicures and pedicures. With guaranteeing no chipping. Noemi takes pride in maintaining clean and sterilized equipment for use on all clients. Noemi specializes in natural nails, meticulous work in shellac manicures and exclusive pedicures leaving an ultimate experience. (Uses CND OPI, Essie, dazzle dry Vinyl lux , using all organic products) manicures, and soothing pedicures w/spa chair.

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Deborah Knight

Stylist

With more than 30 years of experience in some of La Jolla’s top salons, Deborah has built a following, styling many of her clients for over 25 years. Deborah was trained by the best names in the industry andis known as the “Queen of Color,” customizing each color to flatter and compliment her client’s skin tone. Because of this rigorous training, Deborah has been trusted by high-end brands to teach other hairdressers. Deborah’s passion for creating brilliant, rich hair color and healthy, shiny hair for her clients is unrelenting. She is committed to the highest level of consistent, excellent service to her existing clientele and loves the opportunity to share her craft with new clients where she feels she can make the great difference.

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Rebecca Bribesca (Franks)

Owner/Stylist

Rebecca is known as the master of gorgeous hair extensions. The transformation following this service is quite simply a “wow”! As one of the first designers in 1990 on the west coast to excel with fusion Hair Extension technology, Rebecca has mastered the subtle techniques, from custom color blending, the right cutting technique and extension application that make all the difference in others knowing you have extensions or just admiring your beautiful hair. Rebecca travels with her team of stylists across the country, to learn the latest from nationally and globally renowned stylists, in order to bringing the latest trends and techniques to Mariposa’s distinguished clientele. Book your appointment today!

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