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Hair

Rod,
Owner /
Premier Stylist / Colorist
Specialty: Color
correction
With over 25 years experience, 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 haircolor that will definitely get you noticed! Rod
trained at the prestigeous Vidal Sassoon Acacemy, 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 10 years younger ... the art is achieving it!"
Known as Kansas City's "Hair Color Guru",
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. Rod routinely attends
international hair shows, seminars, and advanced training all over the world to
keep up with the latest trends and techniques. Rod has also worked as a platform artist and stylist at numerous
fashion events.
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 - New York, NY Keratin Complex Hair Therapy Certification - New York, NY
Cosmoprof North America - Las
Vegas, NV
Additional Information
Member Professional Beauty
Association (PBA)
Member National Cosmetology Association (NCA)
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Rhonda,
Owner / Premier Stylist / Colorist / Hair Extensionist
Specialty:
Foil & Baliage (Balayage) highlights for complex, sophisticated, "Rodeo Drive" hair
color
Nominated as Best
Hair Stylist in Kansas City
- KC Magazine, 2009 & 2010
Your haircolor and style will make or break your first
impression to others! Rhonda has built her reputation as
the stylist of choice for her discerning clientele by
delivering sexy, chic, vibrant hair. She is the leading
expert in Kansas City for Baliage, an advanced
custom hand-painted color application technique, as well as
intricate foil highlights.
She loves hair color challenges and offers amazing color correction.
Rhonda has a methodical approach with artistic intention and provides an
intensive consultation with each guest.
Trained at the prestigious
Vidal Sassoon Academy, Rhonda artistically combines hair color placement and design with her
precision scissor cutting and freestyle razor cutting
skills. She believes your haircolor and style is your most important accessory,
and should be coordinated to compliment your particular
lifestyle, hair type, facial structure, and desired amount of
maintenance.
"I believe routine is the
enemy of creativity, and creativity is my passion!"
Rhonda also
trained one-on-one with a leading Beverly Hills hair extension specialist and
offers the "Ferrari" of all hair extension systems to bring
to you the long, luscious, sexy hair you've always wanted. Her blending and
coloring expertise ensures your hair extensions become absolutely incredible and
undetectable!
Click here
to see Rhonda's hair extensions.
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 - New York, NY Keratin Complex Hair Therapy Certification
- New York, NY Cosmoprof North America - Las Vegas, NV
Additional Information
Technical Advisor for Schwarzkopf
International
Member Professional Beauty Association (PBA)
Member National Cosmetology Association (NCA)
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Oz,
Stylist / Manager
(Fluent in Spanish)
Specialty: Long,
"Big Hair" design
Voted one of Kansas City's Top 5 Best
Hair Stylists in KC Magazine!
Oz specializes in long hair
design & "big hair" blow-outs to maximize a
luxurious mane. He will work with you to help you find a
look that will not only compliment your features, but your
lifestyle and desired maintenance, too. Oz also applies his
technical
barbering techniques for contemporary men's styling.
"My mission is to make
individuals feel beautiful about themselves inside and out."
Oz relocated to Kansas City a few years ago
from Dallas, where he worked at the renowned Jose Eber Salon. He enjoys attending continuing industry education to
advance his skills and bring the latest looks and techniques
to his loyal guests.
Professional Career
Education:
Goldwell Color Clinic - Nashville, TN Schwarzkopf Advanced Color Clinic - Kansas City Schwarzkopf Color Placement Clinic - Kansas City New York International Beauty Show - New
York, NY
Keratin
Complex Hair Therapy Certification - New York, NY
Peel's Midwest Beauty Show - Omaha, NE
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Janelle,
Advanced
Stylist /
Colorist
Specialty: Curly hair
worn natural
Janelle
is a skilled Stylist
and Colorist
and
specializes in curly hair worn naturally. She is formally trained in the acclaimed specialized "Curly
Girl" dry cutting techniques (made famous in New York) for
her curly-haired clients who desire to embrace their curls and wear natural.
Your first session with her will open your mind to a whole new
approach to dealing with any amount of curl in your hair; from
a moderate wave to kinky-tight Caribbean texture. She prescribes specialty products for your specific
type of curl.
"I strive to expose and enhance the unique
beauty of each individual."
Janelle
is also well-versed in hair color and offers beautiful,
believable results.
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.
In addition, Janelle offers exquisite bridal styling
unsurpassed in the city. She requires a trial session
for all bridal styling prior to the big event.
Professional Career
Education:
Schwarzkopf Advanced Color Clinic - Kansas City
Peel's Midwest Beauty Show - Omaha, NE
Click here to discover your curl
type
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Joey,
Associate Stylist /
Colorist / Makeup
Artist
Joey
apprenticed with us under the guidance of Rhonda and is
awaiting his state board licensing. Although he is our
newer talent, he is a
natural talent and has become quite a creative stylist, incorporating his fashion / editorial photography
education and years of experience as a gifted makeup artist to work with you
to create a "total look" based on your lifestyle. Joey strives
to learn more and perfect his skills with each and every
guest.
"It's not what you're trying to erase - it's
about what you can do to enhance. Always show your confidence."
Joey also works
behind the scenes at fashion shows and magazine photo shoots as a member of
the creative team of L.A.- based celebrity makeup artist Christian McNally.
He enjoys sharing his experience from each event with his clients.
Joey strives to create designs that allow you to change things up and
achieve various looks. If it’s a style for everyday work or a sassy
look for a night out, Joey can definitely help you enhance what you already
have. In addition, Joey is a professional published photographer.
Visit www.Daicyfigueiredo.com to see his current work along with his
hair / makeup portfolio.
Professional Career
Education:
Jane Iredale Academy of Makeup, featuring
celebrity makeup artist Christian McNally
Schwarzkopf Color Placement Clinic - Kansas City
Peel's Midwest Beauty Show - Omaha, NE
Pureology "Twin Combs" Clinic - Kansas City
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Caitlin,
Stylist / Colorist
/ Technical Assistant
Caitlin became the head
stylist at her previous salon before making the move to RŌCA Salon & Spa. She is
technical assistant to Rhonda, providing luxurious shampoos, color re-touch
applications, and fabulous blow-outs.
"An amazing cut & color are the first steps in
a persons reinvention."
Caitlin
is also a natural talent when it comes to unique and fun
up-styling and bridal hair. She is available for fabulous updo's, hair color, haircuts,
and other hair services during select times throughout the week.
Professional Career
Education:
Peel's Midwest Beauty Show -
Omaha, NE
Pureology "Twin Combs" Clinic - Kansas City
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Jesse,
Associate Stylist / Colorist
(Fluent in Spanish, French)
Specialty: Multi-cultural hair design
and color
Jesse
specializes in Hispanic and African/American textures and
is available for guests seeking hair design, color, or relaxing
services. His calm and professional demeanor will allow you to feel
relaxed and comfortable as he meticulously discusses his thoughts
and ideas for your hair design. He will never judge you, and
seeks only to help you discover how to enhance your natural
beauty.
"Creativity is allowing yourself to make
mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep."
Jesse relocated to Kansas City after previously working as
an associate in upscale salons in San
Francisco and New York City.
Jesse also travels to New York on occasion to assist his good friend and
celebrity stylist, Eliut
Rivera, in his prestigious Madison Avenue boutique salon
http://saloneliutrivera.com .
Professional Career
Education:
New York International Beauty Show - New York,
NY Keratin
Complex Hair Therapy Certification - New York, NY Vidal Sassoon Trend Release - New York, NY
Peel's Midwest Beauty Show - Omaha, NE
Pureology "Twin Combs" Clinic - Kansas City
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Bailey,
Stylist / Colorist
Bailey is a very mellow
individual with a fun, quirky sense of style. He enjoys
creating hair color designs that make a signature statement
for the individual wearing it. Bailey is always up for new
ideas, and his artistic inspirations are well thought out and
executed to enhance the personality and style of each guest.
"Your looks should be a 'Cliffs
Notes' about your personality;
what first impression do you want to express?"
Bailey's first love was ballet
since the age of two. However, after an injury, he decided to
forego dance and focus his artistic mind on creating beauty for
others. His very demeanor exemplifies his compassion for each
of his guests.
Professional Career
Education:
Pureology "Twin Combs" Clinic -
Kansas City
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Skin

Anesa,
Esthetician / Massage Therapist / Eyelash Professional / Makeup Artist
Anesa
moved to Kansas City recently from Virginia and has over 5 years experience as
a makeup artist for a famous department store cosmetic company. Her
caring personality enhances her brilliant skills as an esthetician
and massage therapist.
"My talent adds purpose to my life and,
sometimes, the ability to change someone's attitude towards themselves."
Anesa
offers a full range of specialty facials to accommodate every skin situation.
In addition, she offers diamond microdermabrasion,
facial peels (AHA skin resurfacing),
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, featuring celebrity makeup artist Christian
McNally
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Camille,
Esthetician Apprentice / Makeup Artist / Nail Tech
Camille
started with us as a part-time reservationist. We
quickly realized her skills in makeup and skincare and offered
to apprentice her as an esthetician, which was her dream come
true. Her soft, kind demeanor
allows her guests to relax easily and feel confident they are in good hands.
"A glowing face
reflects the beauty of the soul."
Camille is training to
perfect a full range of specialty facials, diamond microdermabrasion, facial peels (AHA skin resurfacing),
body wraps, and full-body waxing services, including Brazilian bikini waxing.
(Click here for information on Brazilian
waxing) In addition to facials and body treatments, she offers soothing
pedicures and natural nail manicures.
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Nails

Marsha,
Nail Technician
Voted one of Kansas City's Top 5 Best
Manicurists in KC Magazine!
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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Support Team

Lauren,
Spa Coordinator
/ Lead Reservationist
Our Spa
Coordinator and Lead
Reservationist, Lauren,
is happy to assist you with your scheduling needs and any
questions you may have about our technicians, products, or services.
"Customer service is not a department - it is
an attitude."
Lauren is
near completion on her degree in Spa Management and has extensive experience as a top-tier reservation coordinator at a
prestigious day spa.
Please feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns you may have
about our spa.
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Camille,
Assistant Reservationist
Camille
will welcome you with a friendly, non-pretentious attitude and is
eager to assist you with
any scheduling needs.
"It is my goal to create an enjoyable and
unforgettable experience for you."
In addition, Camille's expertise as
a Makeup Artist and Skincare Consultant assures you will leave
looking your best!
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