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Design Team
Rod,
Owner
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Premier+ Stylist
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Premier+ Colorist
Specialty: Color correction
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"Double-Process" blonding
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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
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Premier+ Colorist
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Certified Curly Hair specialist
• Hair Extensionist
Specialty:
Curly / wavy hair worn natural
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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
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Advanced Stylist
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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
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Premier+ Stylist
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Advanced Colorist
Specialty: "No Fuss"
Precision Haircutting
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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
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Advanced Colorist
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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
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Advanced Colorist
Specialty: Multi-dimensional hair
color
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Chemical texture services
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Curly hair worn natural
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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
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Associate+ Colorist
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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
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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
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Associate Colorist
Specialty: Tone-on-tone foil highlights
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Hombre color techniques
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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
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Medical Esthetician
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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
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Premeir Esthetician
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Massage Technician
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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
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Massage Technician
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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)
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