Meet Gabrielle Muscioni of Glam By Gabi

Today we’d like to introduce you to Gabrielle Muscioni.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I graduated highschool from Perkins HighSchool and was also licensed in 2016 from Ehove Career Center. I was prom queen in highscool, had a decent sized friend group, was social and had tons of support becoming a hairstylist. I began my career with a job I landed while I was in hair school still, competing in our Regional Skills USA Competition. One of my judges where I placed 2nd, had approached me with a job offer and I was sold. I worked for JC Penney Sals for 2 years, before I went off on my own as an independent stylist. I have been working for myself for the remaining 8 years of my career. I had my two children, both daughters, in 2022, and 2024. Still battling some gruesome PPD(post partum depression) after my first birth, I became pregnant with my second daughter before I could break free from that fight. I unfortunately went through some very traumatic times following my first daughters birth, that I continued to fight through with my second as well. I experienced mental, physical abuse during the most precious and vulnerable moments of my life. That eventually led me into substance abuse, and then addiction. My addiction ruined what I thought was my life, forever. It shattered who I was and worked so hard to become into pieces. It took everything from me. Most importantly my children. But also along with that went my car, home, career, sense of self-worth. I lost myself, entirely. I reached rockbottom. But from the ashes, I rose. I faced my failures, my mistakes, my fears. I dug into my core and found the little ounce of life I had left in me and fought. I fought for myself, my girls. I started cooperating with CPS. I enrolled in programs. Treatment. I began random drug screening and holding myself accountable for every sample I gave. I did it for my girls. I wasn’t successful with my first program. But that was at no one’s fault other than my own. I even volunteered for a hair follicle test to prove a false positive. I was discharged for my inability to make my meetings, with having no license. So I enrolled in a program with Clear Minds Counseling, closer to home. I’ve attended every single meeting, and never missed or failed a drug screen. I applied myself. I take care of myself. I found Jesus. I’m present, in life. For my girls. I slowly worked my way through limited visitation with the girls at my moms, to now having them full-time at home, with me every single night. No limitations. I got my girls back. & I’m truly thriving. I started over completely in a little town called Willard, in Ohio. I now run Glam By Gabi in a local shop called Shop 103. Where it’s just me and the owner Leslie Pope, who barbers. She’s been great to me. Allowing me a foundation to start over. The community has been so kind and welcoming. I handle most of the haircolor needs in town. It’s given me the opportunity to sponsor a local day care and gym for kids in Willard, The Little Hollow. I’m booked for 6 weddings so far in 2026 and some into 2027. Glam By Gabi, is officially back. As of June 17th, 2026 I am 100 days sober. I was granted custody of my daughters back. I am volunteering to speak at a local detox center here in Willard, about my story. My business is thriving. I give all glory to God. I was truly saved.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
With over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry, I’ve built my salon around creativity, professionalism, inclusivity, and genuine connection with every client who walks through the door.

As a one-woman business, I personally handle every part of the experience — from booking and consultations to creating customized looks designed specifically for you. I take immense pride in my work and strive to make every appointment feel comfortable, collaborative, and confidence-boosting.

My salon is a welcoming, judgment-free space for everyone and is proudly LGBTQ+ friendly. Whether you’re looking for a subtle refresh or a complete transformation, my goal is to make you feel seen, comfortable, and beautiful exactly as you are.

I specialize in hair color services, with a strong passion for:

* Blonding services
* Fashion/vivid colors
* Color corrections

In addition to custom hair coloring, I also offer:

* Haircuts
* Professional hair coloring services
* Airbrush makeup for bridal events and special occasions

Outside of the salon, I’m also a full-time mom to my two beautiful daughters, Poppy and Pia. Spending time with them is the heart of my world, and they inspire me every day to continue building a career and business I truly love.

Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
I’d describe my story and life as purpose-driven risk-taking.

A lot of people take risks for excitement, escape, or because they have nothing to lose. My story comes from someone who takes risks when the alternative is staying stuck. Starting my own business at 20 is a risk. Most people spend years waiting until they feel “ready.” I’ve built something huge while many people my age were still figuring out what direction they wanted to go. Motherhood itself forced another level of risk. I was navigating the responsibility of raising children, while also building a career and identity of my own. That required making decisions without certainty and trusting myself to figure things out along the way. My battle with addiction may actually be one of the biggest examples. People often think sobriety is the “safe” choice, but in reality it can feel incredibly risky because you’re giving up something familiar and stepping into an unknown version of yourself. Choosing recovery means betting on a future I can’t even fully see yet. Then there’s the rebranding of myself and my business. I was willing to let go of versions of myself that no longer fit, even when they’ve become comfortable or recognizable. That’s a different kind of courage than starting something new—it’s the courage to evolve.

If I had to summarize my philosophy on risk in one sentence, it would be:

“I’d rather face the uncertainty of growth than the certainty of staying where I am.”

The common thread isn’t that I’ve avoided failure or hardship. It’s that when life has presented me with a crossroads, i’ve repeatedly chosen the path that required more courage, more work, and more faith in myself. My view of risk isn’t “What if I fail?” It’s closer to:

“What could my life become if I don’t let fear make the decision for me?”

Contact Info:

• Website: https://gabriellemuscioni.glossgenius.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlamByGabii/