Our Story

Julie Metallo, a third-generation hair designer, brings her seasoned expertise to the dynamic world of hair and beauty. Her family’s legacy is etched in the industry, having owned and operated several successful hair salons, notably under the name “Rita B Salon,” a tribute to her mother, Rita Bellino. Rita initiated “Rita B University,” a prestigious cosmetology school present at various hair salon locations across Colorado, including the acclaimed JüL Salon Basalt and in Aspen.