Gadabout SalonSpas

Specialties

Gadabout celebrates three decades of beauty as an internationally acclaimed, award-​winning salon spa business that includes five salon locations in Tucson as well as two VerVe locations, an Aveda Lifestyle Concept Salon, and the Salon at the University of Arizona Cancer Center.

At Gadabout, our highly trained, professional staff is equipped with the most up to date salon and spa knowledge and skills to deliver the different styles, services and treatments you desire. Gadabout Salon Spas has earned a reputation for excellence, and passionately works to enrich the lives of guests through beauty, health and wellness.

We are a team spirited company and encourage movement from technician to technician. We have created an «open chair» environment and would like to encourage you to find the technician that is right for your style, lifestyle and schedule.

History

Established in 1979.

Gadabout believes in being active not only in the community but also in the industry. As a member of the prestigious Intercoiffure America Canada, Gadabout has a first hand look at the standards and practices in the industry. Allowing us to bring our guests the latest styles and salon innovations.

Mission Statement: Gadabout commits excellence to you, our clients, and our community.

Pamela McNair-​Wingate opened the first Gadabout Salon in 1979 with a staff of eight in an 800 square feet space. It had seven hair stations, one manicurist, a receptionist and a makeshift facial room. Today Gadabout is an impressive multi-​million dollar, award-​winning business that includes seven salon locations in Tucson as well as two VerVe locations, an Aveda Lifestyle Concept Salon, and the Salon at the Cancer Center.

Employee retention at Gadabout SalonSpa tells the story of the extraordinary team that Pam has created.

Meet the Business Owner

Jana W.

Business Owner

Jana Westerbeke, daughter of Pam McNair-​Wingate, grew up in the hustle and excitement of the beauty industry. As Gadabout’s first intern, Jana discovered her true passion in life. Through the creativity of hairdressing, she found she could touch people’s lives in many ways and as a Gadabout educator for more than three decades she knows that the more she teaches and shares her knowledge, the more she learns in life.

Working side by side with her mother, Jana helped to create the vision and philosophy that is Gadabout. In 2005, the torch was passed, and today, as Co-​President, Jana carries on the high standards of excellence. Under her leadership, Gadabout’s legendary customer service continues to keep this award winning company strong. «I am here to coach and lead so others can succeed.»