Creating a space where everyone can feel true to themselves while caring for and changing their hair without fear of judgment became a top priority when I envisioned Rocktopus. I want everyone to feel free to be their authentic selves. When you step into Rocktopus, you won't encounter the sterile white walls that fill so many salons. Instead, you'll find a burst of color, texture, art, and an ever-changing collection of gnomes and knickknacks. In my half of the suite, you'll experience a touch of the spooky, all year round.

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My journey into the world of hair was not initially a choice, but rather a path I found myself on. As a technically-minded creative, I only began exploring the realm of beauty towards the end of high school. I never imagined it would become my calling. To my surprise, I discovered that it was the perfect blend of technical science and creative artistry. While I had to put in extra effort on the styling aspects to create beauty, I had a natural aptitude for the technical side. This is why I'm passionate about helping clients who struggle with styling their hair at home; I was once in your shoes, not knowing how to use a curling iron.

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I'm passionate about educating my clients on maintaining and creating easy, wearable styles at home, empowering you to be confident when styling your hair outside of the salon. Education plays a significant role in the Rocktopus experience, and I continually strive to enhance my knowledge, attending a minimum of four continuing education classes each year.

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With nearly two decades of experience, I take joy in crafting low-maintenance haircuts and home-care routines that are both easy and time-saving. I believe working with natural hair textures and patterns when creating a hairstyle to help you feel your best with minimal time investment at home. If you're seeking a wash-and-wear haircut that can also be styled for special occasions, I might be the stylist for you! I specialize in customizing dimensional color in a wide spectrum of shades. Whether it's enhancing your natural beauty or creating the most vibrant colors you can dream of, you'll become your unique masterpiece.

"Hair is my love letter to the world."

Hello world, my name is Travis. Life started with a plane ride rushing back to the states. Mom and dad met in Africa while dad was on military duty and we traveled around every few years for some time until they unfortunately split. Shortly after mom moved back to New York with my sister and I to be with family. Coming from a big New York italian family there was always a strong sense of community and pasta to be had. Being so used to moving around in earlier years though left something to be desired in such a stationary lifestyle leaving me with a life long wanderlust.

While I found a love for art and design during my highschool years, I went through multiple mediums of art with nothing feeling quite like home. Upon leaving high school I worked a string of bad jobs going through many strange phases of hair with an unexpected friend. With some ruined white cabinets and a very messy bathroom a few hair adventures later, I started to have some perspective. Realizing I could blend my desire for art with physical interaction brought me to cosmetology school. Cosmetology brought out a love for people I didn't know I had, helping people express themselves and feel good in their own skin.


In many ways hair saved me, it gave me roots where I had none and has allowed me to live life in my own way. I aspire to bring the freedom and creativity it's given me to my clients, always encouraging people to be who they authentically feel they are. In my thirteen years of doing hair I have learned the most important part is keeping an open line of communication with people as needs and desires change. As individuals we are always evolving and there is beauty in that, whether we are looking for something flashy and high maintenance or low maintenance and on the go there is always fun to be had. Hair is my love letter to the world and I can't wait for you to be a part of it!