Growing up, Yensi loved everything about going to the salon, so after trying college and realizing it wasn’t for her, she knew exactly what she wanted to do: hair! Since starting her training...
A devoted mother with a great heart, Yeli always dreamt of becoming a stylist. She began her education in Venezuela, but when she moved to the U.S. at 24, she had to jump...
A huge champion for what ROP is all about, that welcoming smile on Virginia’s face is truly genuine because there’s no place she’d rather be than in the salon making people feel beautiful....
oth nurturing and highly competent, Velouse originally wanted to be a nurse, but when nursing school moved a little too slowly, she switched to hairstyling. “Why not? I’ve been doing my siblings’ hair...
When Hurricane Irma devastated Sara’s hometown of Immokalee in 2017, her cosmetology college formed an affiliation with Robert of Philadelphia to distribute emergency supplies to the area. Instrumental in helping that cause, Sara’s...
As a third-generation stylist who grew up in salons, Samantha was destined to follow in her mom’s and grandma’s footsteps. She’s loved doing hair since she was a little kid, though cutting off...
In her youth, Paula aspired to be an architect, but after 41 years as a hairstylist, she’s proud to call herself an “architect of hair.” Paula was one of Robert Sr.’s “original angels”...
An artist to his very core, Pascal grew up in Paris collecting fashion magazines and longing to lend his creativity to that world. He found his way in by becoming a hairstylist and...
With her warm smile and calm demeanor, Nikki creates a relaxing atmosphere wherever she goes. After discovering her talent for hair during a high school vocational program, she’s now been part of the...
Possessing unusual humility for someone so experienced and talented, Ludby is new to ROP, but definitely not new to hair. He began training in Cuba when he was fifteen and continued his education...
Confident, honest and unafraid to “tell it like it is,” Magaly hails from a family of barbers, beauticians, and hairstylists, so it’s no surprise she was drawn to the industry. She entered beauty...
Full of heart and loyalty, Malinda has been a nail technician with Robert of Philadelphia for an impressive 37 years and is like a mother to all of the staff. When she first...
A role model for healthy, balanced living, McKenzie’s strength, energy, and confidence make her an inspiring leader. She originally wanted to be a photographer, but when she discovered cosmetology after high school, it...
Both a nature lover and a people person, Lisa is equally happy hiking up a mountain, as she is developing relationships with her clients— many of whom she’s known since starting at ROP...
Always ahead of the curve and carving out a path for others, Kristie has been a stylist at ROP for 18 years and is both a giver and a natural leader. Though she...
An old soul with an infectious laugh and a gift for relating to people of all ages, Krista entered hair school at the suggestion of her mother. It made sense, considering the hair...
Sweet and down to earth, Karissa knew she wanted to be a hairstylist from the age of 7, but after high school, she took up waitressing instead. Then she began working at ROP’s...
Honest and authentic, Jennifer has a knack for building trust with clients and making them feel comfortable. Though she originally planned to study dermatology , she discovered her love and talent for hairstyling...
Honest and authentic, Jennifer has a knack for building trust with clients and making them feel comfortable. Though she originally planned to study dermatology , she discovered her love and talent for hairstyling...
Uplifting, upbeat, and always smiling, Jazmin feels fortunate that she knew what she wanted from the get-go. Having always loved hair and makeup, being a stylist was a perfect fit because she longed...
Dedicated, conscientious, and prepared for anything, Jade always goes above and beyond for both her family and for ROP (which she considers her second family). In other words, she’s the ideal person to...
Since her aunt was a stylist, Hannah grew up in the world of hairdressing and realized her passion for styling while experimenting on her friends’ hair during dance class. After a year at...
Diligent and determined, Dilma wanted to work at ROP so badly, she refused to give up even though she’d applied repeatedly, only to be turned away. When she began helping out around the...
A gentle laid-back soul with a knack for making clients feel at home, David worked in the corporate world for a while, before realizing it really wasn’t his style and instead enrolling in...
Nurturing, creative, and able to find humor in anything, Diana’s been with the company for 41 years and is the very soul of the ROP family. Because she worked closely with both his...
Affable, charming, and filled with a wealth of knowledge about anything and everything, Chris will automatically feel like a dear friend, and we can guarantee you’ll never be bored in his chair. Chris...
Brenda started doing her friends’ hair in middle school, and one of those friends claims it’s still the best haircut she's ever had! Now, after 28 years as a stylist at Robert of...
An artistic child, Brittany dreamt of becoming an art teacher, but when she began channeling her creativity into hair and makeup, she realized that hairstyling is also an artform– and one that makes...
Described by Robert as a “role model for future generations,” Allie’s gentle yet responsible nature makes her both an excellent mentor and stylist. As a child, she watched a hairstylist cut her grandparents’s...
