
BEHIND ROCKTOPUS
I have always strongly believed in breaking down the status quo and that you should never be stuck in a box just because of age, how you dress and other boxes society tries to continuously put us in. As human beings we aren’t just one dimensional. We are multifaceted creatures that can shift from day to day and our most important goal should be to embrace our most authentic selves.
When I found myself in the hair industry, I didn’t choose it initially. It was something I was put into. As a technically thinking creative who only started exploring very limited beauty skills towards the end of high school, I didn’t think it would be something that would be my thing. But to my surprise it was the perfect blend of technical science and creative artistry. I had to work harder at the “fluff” or the styling to make things visibly pretty, but grasped the technical ability naturally. This is why I love helping clients who struggle with styling their hair at home, I used to be just like you with no idea how to use a curling iron.
As my career progressed I realized that most salon environments expect stylists to fit a mold and limit their ability to be their authentic selves. I would always find ways to bend these limitations as best I could because I always felt clients could feel the falsity in the presentation and feel limited in being able to explore or present their own authenticity.
Hair is our biggest accessory we can’t take off. Creating a space where everyone can feel authentic when caring for and changing our hair without being judged was one of my biggest priorities when I dreamt up Rocktopus. I want everyone to feel like they can be undeniably who they are. When you come in you don’t see the bland white walls that can fill so many salons. There’s color and texture, art and a collection of ever changing gnomes and knickknacks. And in my half of the suite a touch of the spooky life 365 days a year.
I love to educate my clients on how to maintain and create easy wearable styles at home so you can be just as confident when you style your own hair outside of the salon. Education is such a big proponent of the experience I try to give through Rocktopus. I feel that educating clients is an important part of the hair experience and continue to learn myself to be the best I can be for those that sit in my chair and trust me with their hair with a minimum of 4 continuing education classes a year.
With almost 20 years of experience, I enjoy creating low maintenance haircuts and at home regimens that are easy and will give you more life back or more snooze time on that alarm clock. If you are looking for a great wash and wear haircut that can also be styled, but only when you really want to, I might be the stylist for you! I specialize in the customization of dimensional color in all shades of the rainbow. Whether enhancing the beauty of your natural color or giving you the most colorful combination you can dream up, you will be your very own masterpiece.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTS
At Rocktopus I strive to use quality products.
I will never recommend a product that I have not used on myself. This is so I can truly give you the best recommendation possible and build the best at home regimen for you and your personal style needs.​
I am also of the mindset that less is more when it comes to products. I believe that if you are using the right ones for your hair and style goals, you do not need 20 different products but building a solid foundation for your desired style should should include shampoo, conditioner, and 2-3 products for desired styling options.


WHY KEUNE COLOR AND HAIRCARE?
"Keune is a third-generation family-owned global company located in Soest, Netherlands. We source the highest quality ingredients and manufacture our products with you in mind. Our color, care, styling, and grooming products are designed for all people and hair types."
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I switched to Keune shortly after starting Rocktopus Salon Hair Studio. I have used several different brands in my career but nothing has delivered like Keune. Due to their commitment and striving to use quality ingredients, to deliver quality crafted porducts, and their products nourishing characteristics, I am able to give you amazing color while leaving your hair feeling taken care of. Their supporting care line includes a wide range of products to help you maintain and create styles with ease at home.
Keune Cares about the environment and is 100% cruelty free! Certified B-Corp.
"As a family-owned company, we strongly believe it is our responsibility to take care of the planet and the people that inhabit it. Not only for us, in the here and now, but especially for the future generations. We work hard every day to ensure positive, lasting change and sustainable growth in our business."
