Design Team

Rod, Owner •  Premier+ Stylist •  Premier+ Colorist

Specialty:  Color correction •  "Double-Process" blonding •  Gray coverage alternatives

With years of experience under his belt, Rod is one of the most recognized Stylists and Hair Color Specialists in Kansas City.  He specializes in high-fashion blonding techniques and will transform your look, creating sexy, chic, flirty, and sophisticated style with dimensional color that will definitely get you noticed!  Rod received advanced training at the prestigious Vidal Sassoon Academy, and incorporates precision cutting with freestyle techniques, using both scissor and razor cutting to perfect your style. 

"There's nothing wrong in trying to look several years younger ... the art is achieving it!"

Rod has been a long-time stylist-of-choice within many of Kansas City's social circles, and he keeps current and provides inspiring new color and design by attending national and international hair shows, seminars, and advanced training annually.  He is a master at creating the perfect blonde, as well as any color you can possibly imagine.  His creations are designed for your particular lifestyle, hair type, facial structure, and desired amount of maintenance.  His repertoire includes everything from hip, urban chic to corporate sleek. 

Professional Career Education:

Vidal Sassoon Academy - Santa Monica, CA
Vidal Sassoon Advanced Academy - London, England
Redken Color Academy - Los Angeles, CA
Goldwell Advanced Hair Color Academy - Baltimore, MD
Goldwell Advanced Color Correction Academy - Toronto, Ontario  Canada
Schwarzkopf Advanced Hair Color Academy - St. Louis, MO
New York International Beauty Show - NYC
Keratin Complex Hair Therapy Certification - NYC
Cosmoprof North America - Las Vegas, NV
Premier Orlando - Orlando, FL
Sojourn Trend Cutting - Kansas City
DEVA Curl Academy - NYC
Schwarzkopf Blonding Techniques - Kansas City
Davines World Wide Hair Tour - Orlando, FL
Schwarzkopf Color Correction Clinic - Kansas City
Davines Advanced Color Techniques Clinic - Kansas City
 

Additional Information

Member Professional Beauty Association (PBA)
Member National Cosmetology Association (NCA)
 

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Rhonda, Owner •  Premier+ Stylist •  Premier+ Colorist •  Certified Curly Hair specialist •  Hair Extensionist

Specialty:  Curly / wavy hair worn natural •  Hand-painted Color Techniques (Balayage, Ombre, Blonde-on-Blonde) •  Short, Sexy Haircuts

Voted Best Hair Stylist in Kansas City - KC Magazine, 2011 

Rhonda believes shiny, vibrant hair color together with an amazing style is your most important "accessory" and will make or break your first impression to others!  She has a methodical approach with artistic intention and begins every appointment, new guest or repeat, with a consultation to offer new ideas. 

With advanced training at the prestigious Vidal Sassoon Academy, Rhonda has built her reputation as the stylist of choice for her discerning clientele by delivering sexy, chic, vibrant hair.  She is Kansas City's premier expert in Balayage, which is an advanced custom hand-painted color technique, as well as intricate foil highlights and blonde-on-blonde high-impact hair color.  She loves color challenges and offers amazing color correction.

"I believe routine is the enemy of creativity, and creativity is my passion!"

Rhonda has mastered every form of hair cutting, and received additional academy training in New York for the acclaimed specialized "Curly Girl" dry cutting techniques (made famous in New York) for the specific needs of curly hair worn natural.  Her repertoire also includes razor cuts, dry cutting, and long, "Victoria's Secret" hair design.  She also has a large cult following of women whom she has helped to grow their hair long.

Rhonda's hair extensions

Curly / wavy hair care info

 

Professional Career Education:

Vidal Sassoon Academy - Santa Monica, CA
Vidal Sassoon Advanced Academy - London, England
Goldwell Advanced Hair Color Academy - Baltimore, MD
Schwarzkopf Advanced Hair Color Academy - St. Louis, MO
Goldwell Advanced Color Correction Academy - Toronto, Ontario  Canada
Academy of Makeup for Photography with Emmy Award-winning makeup artist, Kevin Bennett
Hairlocs Hair Extensions Advanced Academy - Beverly Hills, CA
EMINENCE Organic Skincare Clinic - Orlando, FL and Chicago, Il.
New York International Beauty Show - NYC
Keratin Complex Hair Therapy Certification - NYC
Cosmoprof North America - Las Vegas, NV
Premier Orlando - Orlando, FL
Sojourn Trend Cutting - Kansas City
DEVA Curl Academy - NYC
Schwarzkopf Blonding Techniques - Kansas City
Davines World Wide Hair Tour - Orlando, FL
Schwarzkopf Color Correction Clinic - Kansas City
Davines Advanced Color Techniques Clinic - Kansas City

Additional Information

Technical Advisor for Schwarzkopf International
Member Professional Beauty Association (PBA)
Member National Cosmetology Association (NCA)
DevaCurl Certified Curly Hair Specialist
 

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Lindsey, Hair Color Educator •  Advanced Stylist •  Premier Colorist 

Specialty:  Long hair design & color

Lindsey is a former REDKEN Color Educator and has found a new home with us as a Stylist and Colorist.  She recently participated as a backstage stylist at New York Fashion Week.  Well-versed in hair color, Lindsey offers beautiful, believable results.  She specializes in long hair, and offers up-styling for special occasions.

"If you're not getting compliments on your hair, it's time for a change."

As a long-hair specialist, Lindsey uses multiple colors strategically placed to enhance the shape of your face, as well as the design of the haircut.  You will love the results!

Professional Career Education:

REDKEN Salon Academy - NYC
REDKEN Regional Trainer
Schwarzkopf Color Correction Clinic - Kansas City
 

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Andrew, Hair Design Educator •  Premier+ Stylist •  Advanced Colorist
 

Specialty:  "No Fuss" Precision Haircutting •  Men's Styling

Andrew joined our team after relocating to the city from Chicago.  His extensive career includes training with the Vidal Sassoon Salon and Director of Education for the original Mario Tricoci Salon.  He also spent six years at the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa.  You will see the difference even in his presentation with his precision cutting technique to deliver amazing, "no-fuss" styling to where the cut is the style.

 "Simplicity in hair styling doesn't mean plain or boring;
it is utilizing the way the hair behaves naturally."

After being limited to hair cutting at his previous Chicago-based salons, Andrew's passion for hair cutting has extended into creative hair color and  fueled his desire to become an educator for Davines, where he educates other salons on the features, benefits, and creativity that the Davines hair color line offers.

Professional Career Education:

Vidal Sassoon Salon - Chicago
Mario Tricoci Salon - Chicago
Schwarzkopf Blonding Techniques - Kansas City
Schwarzkopf Color Correction Clinic - Kansas City
Davines Advanced Color Techniques Clinic - Kansas City
Davines "Train the Trainers" Clinic - Kansas City

Additional Information

Educator for Davines North America

 

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Caitlin, Intermediate+ Stylist •   Advanced Colorist •  Hair Extensionist

Specialty:  Casual and Formal Up-styling

Caitlin became the lead stylist at her previous salon before making the move to RŌCA Salon & Spa.  She enjoys all aspects of hair design and color, and has especially embraced the ROCA Signature Baliage technique to create beautiful, natural color blending.  With an eye for shape and design, she will enhance your current style or create a special look to suite your desire for manageability and style.

"I strive to expose and enhance the unique beauty of each individual."

Caitlin is also a natural talent when it comes to unique and fun up-styling and bridal hair, creating gorgeous, youthful looks for any occasion.  Her skills at finishing hair with beautiful blow-outs make her a highly-requested stylist for "girls night out" events!

Professional Career Education:

Peel's Midwest Beauty Show - Omaha, NE
Pureology "Twin Combs" Clinic - Kansas City
Sojourn Trend Cutting - Kansas City
DEVA Curl Academy - NYC
Schwarzkopf Blonding Techniques - Kansas City
Schwarzkopf Color Correction Clinic - Kansas City
Davines Advanced Color Techniques Clinic - Kansas City

 

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Dalton, Intermediate+ Stylist •  Advanced Colorist
 

Specialty:  Multi-dimensional hair color •  Chemical texture services •  Curly hair worn natural •  Men's Styling

Dalton has a enjoys an ethnically diverse clientele, with hair types ranging from coarse, curly / kinky hair to pin-straight, limp, fine hair.  He enjoys creating color and texture to suit all hair types, and finishes with an ideal design. . 

"Hair brings one's self-image into focus; it is vanity's proving ground."

Dalton participates in many educational opportunities, always taking away a new idea, technique, or formula to improve his "game".  This is his passion, and is his true chosen career, not just a "job".  In addition to his time in the salon, Dalton is a contributing writer for an online publication, Moxie Q.

Professional Career Education:

Mitsu Sato Hair Academy - Overland Park, KS
Aquage Up-Styling Clinic - Kansas City
Schwarzkopf Blonding Techniques - Kansas City

La Braziliana Keratin Smoothing - Kansas City
Schwarzkopf Color Correction Clinic - Kansas City
Davines Advanced Color Techniques Clinic - Kansas City

 

 

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Kate, Intermediate Stylist •  Associate+ Colorist •  Certified Curly Hair specialist

Specialty: Curly hair worn natural

Kate has become an enthusiastic stylist after earning her B.S. in Apparel Marketing at Kansas State University.  She offers all forms of hair color, hair design, and fabulous blow-outs and up-styling.  Kate is also well-versed in hair color and offers beautiful, believable results.

"We all live with the objective of being happy;
our lives are all different and, yet, the same."

Kate has a professional, yet enthusiastic attitude.   She is one of several curly-hair specialists catering to curly-haired clients who desire to embrace their curls and style naturally.  She will analyze your hair type and will cut your hair according to its texture whether you flat iron it or wear it natural, resulting in enhancing its natural beauty. 

Professional Career Education:

Aquage Up-styling Academy - Chicago
Sojourn Trend Cutting - Kansas City
DEVA Curl Academy - NYC
Schwarzkopf Blonding Techniques - Kansas City
Schwarzkopf Color Correction Clinic - Kansas City
Davines Advanced Color Techniques Clinic - Kansas City

 

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Kathleen,  Intermediate Stylist •  Intermediate Colorist 

Kathleen was practically baptized into the cosmetology profession as a baby; with her father involved in the industry, as well as two sisters who are also stylists.  After a "solo" career for several years, Kathleen was ready to return to a team salon environment such as RŌCA Salon & Spa.   She has developed herself as a "family" stylist, offering her services for men, women, and children.  Easy to talk to, Kathleen will listen to what you have in mind, and give you feedback and suggestions.

"If you can't re-create the look at home, I have failed in my service to you."

Kathleen specializes in styles which offer versatility and ease in maintenance.

Professional Career Education:

Davines Advanced Color Techniques Clinic - Kansas City

 

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Justine, Associate Stylist •  Associate Colorist

Specialty: Tone-on-tone foil highlights •  Hombre color techniques •  Curly hair worn natural

Justine launched her career at another salon and soon realized the importance of further training with a talented mentor.  She joined our team and recently completed our "Masters" internship with our owners and education team and has launched her career as a stylist and colorist.  Justine is enthusiastic about re-launching her career with ROCA Salon & Spa.

"Perfection is in the eye of the beholder.  Together, you and I will create your perfect style."

Justine is meticulous with her foil color applications, and enjoys creating tone-on-tone colors to enhance your natural hues.  She also offers haircuts, and amazing blow-out styling for any special occasion.  She is also one of several curly-hair specialists catering to curly-haired clients who desire to embrace their curls and style naturally.  Try Justine now, as she is off and running in her re-launched career!

Professional Career Education:

Davines Advanced Color Techniques Clinic - Kansas City

 

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Spa Team
 

Lacey, Spa Team Leader •  Medical Esthetician •  Makeup Artist

Specialty: Eyelash Extensions and Speed-Waxing

Voted "Best Eyelash Extensions in Kansas City"

As the daughter of owners Rod & Rhonda, Lacey literally grew up in the spa business, delving into the field of skin care and medical esthetics.  Her experience includes working in a local plastic surgeon's office as a Medical Esthetician, as well as extensive training with Steiner Leisure of London for employment with a cruise ship spa. 

Lacey is extremely meticulous in her services and has earned the reputation as offering the "Best Eyelash Extensions in Kansas City"!

"My talents add purpose to my life and, sometimes, the ability to change
someone's attitude towards themselves."

Lacey has condensed her spa offerings to the meticulous services she enjoys the most:  full body waxing; airbrush tanning; and her signature eyelash extensions.

Professional Career Education:

EMINENCE Organic Skincare Clinic - St. Louis, MO and Chicago, IL
Jane Iredale Academy of Makeup, featuring celebrity makeup artist Christian McNally
Laser Skin Resurfacing, Renue Aesthetic Surgery - Overland Park, KS
Steiner Leisure - London, UK
 

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Anesa, Spa Services Educator •  Premeir Esthetician •  Massage Technician •  Makeup Artist

Anesa brings an instant calmness to her guests with her soft voice and gentle demeanor.  She has several years of experience as a talented Esthetician, as well as a makeup artist with over 5 years experience with a famous department store cosmetic company prior to becoming an Esthetician.  Her gentle and caring personality enhance her artful skills as an Esthetician.  But, don't let her petite frame fool you, as she is also a skillful Massage Technician. 

"My talent adds purpose to my life and, sometimes,
the ability to change someone's attitude towards them-selves."

Anesa's in-depth knowledge and creative techniques are enhanced by attending one-on-one educational classes several times a year.    She offers a full range of specialty facials to accommodate every skin situation.  In addition, she offers diamond microdermabrasion, facial peels (AHA skin resurfacing), derma-planing, body wraps, waxing services, eyelash extensions, and full-body massage.

Professional Career Education:

EMINENCE Organic Skincare Clinic - St. Louis, MO and Chicago, IL
Jane Iredale Academy of Makeup
 

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Nicol,  Esthetician •  Massage Technician •  Makeup Artist

Nicol has worked as an Esthetician for several years in two other local upscale spas before relocating to RŌCA Salon & Spa.  Easy to talk to, she will listen to what your needs are and provide a plan to achieve results.

"Looking good and feeling better are the foundations of esthetics
which need to be nurtured and maintained."

Nicole offers facials, microdermabrasion, airbrush tanning, body wraps, waxing services, and full-body massage.  In addition, she offers bridal and special occasion makeup and makeup lessons.

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Nail Care Team
 

Beth, Premier Nail Technician

Beth is a nail technician with many years in the business, specializing in difficult and problematic nails.  She educates up-and-coming nail techs in schools across the Midwest, as well as working closely with product manufacturers who value her input and ideas.  Her meticulous attention to detail gives her guests a "perfect 10", even if they have never had strong, healthy nails before.

"To refresh and revive the hands and feet does the same for the
intimacy of the soul!  It's like the icing on the cake,
even if you're the only one eating it!"

Beth's services include sculptured acrylic nail enhancements, Gel-ish long-lasting LED-cured polish (non-UV), natural nail care for men & women, meticulous, relaxing pedicures, and skillful "medi-pedicures" for problematic feet with deep calluses, ingrown nails, and arthritis. 

Professional Career Education:

Gel-ish LED-cured polish (non-UV)
National Nail Services Educator

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Marsha, Nail Technician

Marsha is a knowledgeable nail technician with many years of experience.  She offers Prescription Nails® and sculptured acrylic nail enhancements, natural nail care for men & women, meticulous, relaxing pedicures, and skillful "medi-pedicures". 

"I'm most happy when serving the needs of my guests."

Marsha's advanced industry education includes local and international training events annually.  

Professional Career Education:

OPI® Nail Enhancements
Prescription Nails® nail enhancements
CND Shellac UV Polish
 

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Brenda, Nail Technician

Brenda completed a full career with Hallmark Cards prior to moving into the salon arena as a nai tech.  She has quite a few years as a nail technician and educator for various nail care product manufacturing companies.  Brenda really enjoys the interaction with her guests, and works to determine the best nail program for all new guests. 

"To refresh and revive the hands and feet does the same for the
intimacy of the soul!  It's like the icing on the cake,
even if you're the only one eating it!"

Brenda's services include sculptured acrylic nail enhancements, Gel-ish long-lasting LED-cured polish (non-UV), natural nail care for men & women, meticulous, and relaxing pedicures.

Professional Career Education:

Gel-ish LED-cured polish (non-UV)

Support Team

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