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Northshore October 2025
From humble beginnings, Philip Ciampa credits hard work and education for his wild success as the founder of award-winning Philip Ciampa Salons. Ciampa left his native Italy at 14 to find work in Switzerland, but his strong connection to extended family allowed him to move to the United States in 1968. Ciampa explains, “I was scared to move to another country, but the moment I set my feet down I loved it. I found so many opportunities here that I didn’t have in Italy.” Living with a close uncle and cousin, Ciampa worked in a factory for several years. Then his cousin convinced him to try hairdressing; “I was really ske
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