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"These people really know their stuff! They gave me an incredible color correction
and fabulous new cut that made me look and feel like a million bucks after I had
a horrible
color experience with another 'high-end' spa. Now, everyone loves my hair
and asks "Who does your hair?'. Thanks, ROCA!"
RōCA
Salon & Spa staff has trained with the
best in the industry in London,
Paris, New York, Toronto, and Beverly Hills. We strive to
stay on the cutting edge of industry skills and technology by attending numerous trade events and
advanced education classes each year to learn the latest
hair cutting trends and techniques, hair coloring techniques, makeup trends,
skincare technology, and massage techniques. It's all about having fun and bringing the
best to you!
Because we conduct a
consultation with every hair and skin care appointment, new and repeat
clients alike, you should expect a typical haircut appointment to last 45 min.
to an hour.
We promise to listen to you and design your
image to suit
your physical attributes, personality, and style!
And, we each guarantee our work when the
recommended
home maintenance is followed.
Rod is one of the most recognized
Stylists and Hair Color Specialists in Kansas City and has been transforming women's looks for over 25
years, creating sexy styles and dimensional haircolor that will
definitely get you noticed! He is formally Sassoon-trained 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 color correction. His hair color &
style combinations are created 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
Do you desire "fun & funky" or "sleek &
sophisticated"? Or, perhaps you're in need of a color correction to undo
what you did! Either one, Rhonda will deliver the goods!
Rhonda trained at the prestigious Vidal Sassoon Academy and is a Color Specialist.
She artistically combines specific hair color placement and design with her
precision scissor cutting and freestyle razor cutting skills to make the most
of your hair's own texture and to compliment your particular lifestyle, hair
type, facial structure, and desired amount of maintenance. She believes your haircolor and style is your most important accessory, which will make or break your first impression to
others.
"I believe routine is the
enemy of creativity!"
Rhonda has a
methodical approach with artistic intention and
provides an intensive consultation with each guest. Previously a
national color educator, she routinely attends international hair
shows, seminars, and advanced training all over the world to keep up with the
latest trends and techniques.
Rhonda is also a certified Hair Extension
Specialist and has trained in Beverly
Hills and Paris for the most sophisticated hair extension techniques available, offering the "Ferrari" of all hair extension systems. Her
hair color expertise makes your hair extensions incredible!
Professional Career Education: Vidal Sassoon Academy - Santa Monica, CA Vidal Sassoon Advanced Academy - London, England Goldwell Advanced Hair Color Academy - Baltimore, MD
Goldwell Advanced Color Correction Academy - Toronto, Ontario Canada Jane Iredale Academy of Makeup for Photography, featuring Emmy Award winning
makeup artist, Kevin
Bennett Hairlocs Hair Extensions Advanced Academy - Beverly Hills, CA EMINENCE Organic Skincare Clinic
- Orlando, FL and Chicago, Il.
Schwarzkopf Advanced Hair Color Academy - St. Louis, MO
Oz,
Manager
/ Stylist
Oz is a skilled Stylist
specializing in long hair. He has excellent
"finishing" techniques, resulting in numerous requests for special
occasion "blow-outs". He is starting to progress in his color education and
now offers basic color services. However, he prefers to share his more
complex color clients with our color specialists while he maintains control of
their design.
Oz
worked previously in Dallas at the prestigious José Eber Salon before
arriving in Kansas City a few years ago. He focuses on helping his clients
decide on the best style for their hair texture, face shape, and desired
amount of maintenance and is excellent with long hair. He attends continuing industry education to bring his clients the latest
style trends.
Professional Career
Education: Goldwell Color Clinic - Nashville, TN
Schwarzkopf Advanced Color Clinic - Kansas City
Lyle, Stylist /
Colorist
Lyle is a talented Stylist
and Colorist
with years of multi-cultural style experience. He worked previously as a Color
Educator for a large salon chain. Lyle uses his talents to help his clients
decide on the best hair color and style for their hair texture, face shape,
and desired amount of maintenance. Continuing industry education allows Lyle
to offer his clients the latest in style and hair color trends.
Professional Career
Education: Redken Advanced Academy - New York, NY Goldwell Color Clinic - Nashville, TN
Schwarzkopf Advanced Color Clinic - Kansas City
Christine, Stylist /
Colorist / Hair Extensionist
Christine is a talented
Stylist
and Colorist
specializing in back-to-back foiling techniques. Her knowledge in color
theory and application will breathe new life into your style. Continuing industry education allows
Christine
to offer her clients the latest in style and hair color trends. In
addition, Christine offers hair extensions using the "micro loc" technique.
Her haircolor expertise blends your extensions perfectly!
Professional Career
Education: Goldwell Color Clinic - Nashville, TN
Schwarzkopf Advanced Color Clinic - Kansas City
Curtis, Stylist /
Colorist
Curtis has
several years of experience as a talented Stylist and
Colorist in Kansas City. He focuses on creating the perfect hair
style for each client, then tops it off with a fresh approach to color.
Creativity flows in his veins, as he has contributed to the local music scene
as a lead vocalist. Curtis
attends continuing industry education and workshops to bring his clients the
latest style trends.
Professional Career
Education:
Schwarzkopf Advanced Color Clinic - Kansas City
Janelle, Stylist /
Colorist
Janelle
is a skilled Stylist
and Colorist
specializing in curly hair. She utilizes the acclaimed specialized "Curly
Girl" cutting techniques (made famous in ew York) for
her curly-haired clients and prescribes specialty products for your specific
type of curl. She will cut your hair according to its texture if you flat
iron it or wear it natural. She is also well-versed in hair color and
offers beautiful, believable results.
Professional Career
Education:
Schwarzkopf Advanced Color Clinic - Kansas City
Tim is a highly skilled Stylistand
Colorist with many years of
experience. He thrives on hair color challenges and enjoys perfecting
"artsy" creations for his diverse clientele. He is as
comfortable working with curly hair as he is straight hair, always going for a
low-maintenance result. Tim's low-key and
non-pretentious personality translates into a trusting and open client-stylist
relationship. His goal is for his guests to enjoy their
experience and to leave happy.
Professional Career
Education:
Schwarzkopf Advanced Color Clinic - Kansas City
Joey, Apprentice
Stylist
Joey
moved to Kansas City recently from Baltimore where he was a salon assistant
and published photographer.
Joey is currently a full-time assistant for Rhonda while he is in transition
as a
stylist apprentice under her supervision. In addition, Joey is a
published photographer and will be offering his talents for our photographic
needs. Visit his photography website:
www.daicyfigueiredo.com
Professional Career
Education: Jane Iredale Cosmetics
Skin
Lacey,
Esthetician / Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.) / Eyelash
Professional / Makeup Artist
As the owners' daughter, Lacey has grown up in
the salon business. She has chosen to follow in her parent's footsteps
in the beauty business, choosing to specialize in skin care. She has earned her Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.)
certification and is pursuing esthetics while attending college to earn her
Registered Nurse (R.N.) license. Her goal is to blend esthetic skills with the medical
knowledge of an R.N. to nurture the requisites for creating and preserving
beautiful skin at any age.
Lacey offers facials, microdermabrasion,
facial peels (AHA
skin resurfacing), eyelash extensions, and facial & body
epilating (hair removal) including Brazillian bikini
waxing. Lacey is also a certified for eyelash extensions.
Click here for more information on eyelash
extensions.
Professional Career Education: EMINENCE Organic Skincare Clinic, Orlando, FL and Chicago, Il.
Lash-X Eyelash Extensions
Jane Iredale Academy of Makeup for Photography, featuring Emmy Award winning
makeup artist, Kevin
Bennett
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
sensitive demeanor enhances her brilliant skills as an esthetician
and massage therapist. She
offers a full range of specialty facials to accommodate every skin situation.
In addition, she offers diamond microdermabrasion,
facial peels (AHA skin resurfacing),
waxing services,
eyelash extensions, andfull-body
massage.
Professional Career
Education: Jane Iredale Cosmetics
EMINENCE Organic Skincare Clinic, St. Louis, MO
Nails
Marsha,
Nail Technician
Marsha is a knowledgeable nail technician with many years of experience. She
offers Prescription Nails®
and acrylic nail enhancements, natural nail care for men & women, meticulous,
relaxing pedicures, and skillful "medi-pedicures". Her advanced industry education includes local and international training events
annually.
Professional Career Education: OPI® Nail Enhancements
Prescription Nails®
nail enhancements
Nikki,
Nail Technician, Foot Reflexologist
Nikki has over 20 years of experience as a
talented nail technician. Previously, she owned her own nail salon in
Brookside for many years. After taking a break from ownership for a few
years, Nikki has joined our team, offering exciting new services and products.
Nikki offers Prescription Nails®
and acrylic nail enhancements; natural nail care for men & women, relaxing spa pedicures,
and foot reflexology.
Professional Career Education: Creative® Nail Enhancements
Prescription Nails®
nail enhancements
Support Staff
Ami, Salon Receptionist / Concierge
Our Salon
Receptionist / Concierge, Ami,
is happy to assist you with your scheduling needs and any
questions you may have about our technicians, products, or services.
Please feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns you may have
about our spa.
The Perfect Gift!
Rod, Owner / Stylist / Colorist
Rhonda,
Owner / Stylist / Colorist / Hair Extensionist
Oz,
Manager
/ Stylist
Curtis, 
Janelle, 
Tim, Stylist / Colorist
Joey, 
Lacey,
Esthetician / Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.) / Eyelash
Professional / Makeup Artist
Anesa, Esthetician / 
Marsha,
Nail Technician
Nikki, 