business & art
Luz Arteaga-Pray
Luz Arteaga-Pray came to the United States from Colombia South America at the age of five and settled in Cumberland, Rhode Island. With no English as a second language program in school, it was sink or swim for Arteaga-Pray and her seven siblings. Her father wanted them to have a good education and access to sports. Arteaga-Pray started with iceskating. Later she enjoyed dancing and singing. She also played softball, basketball and soccer. There were not many girl teams. Arteaga-Pray played on all boy teams with her brothers coaching. Today, she continues being active – running, biking and playing volleyball.
After high school, she went to Cosmetology School and has been in the industry since 1990. Eight years ago, she bought Hairspray Salon in Providence and made it into a competitive business. In a small city with a salon and spa at every corner, Arteaga-Pray mixes business with the arts. What started as a simple networking strategy, has turned into a multimedia community event. Every season, Hairspray Salon hosts an opening for local artists. The art sells. The salon staff meets new clients. It is a magical gallery and salon event for all. Now, the artists find Arteaga-Pray. She is booked through fall 2013.
Hairspray offers complete beautification, says Arteaga-Pray. “It’s more than just hair, it’s a make over experience for the mind, body and soul.”
