Maria Andrade
Specialist
Maria is more than a shampoo specialist — she is a healer of the human spirit. With her magical hands, warm heart, and deeply caring presence, Maria creates an experience that guests never forget. The moment someone sits in her chair, they feel seen, cared for, nurtured, and safe. She has an extraordinary gift for intuitively knowing exactly what each person needs, delivering every touch with compassion, grace, and genuine love. Guests often request Maria not just because of how incredible her scalp massages feel, but because of how she makes them feel as a human being. Her calming energy, selfless spirit, and God-given ability to comfort and restore people turn an everyday shampoo into something deeply healing. At Robert of Philadelphia, Maria represents what true hospitality and care are all about — making people feel renewed from the inside out.
Their roleWhat they do
My philosophy is simple — when someone sits in my chair, I want them to feel peace. Life is hard sometimes. People carry stress, sadness, pressure, and exhaustion, even when they smile. I believe my job is not only to wash hair. My job is to care for people. To help them slow down, breathe, relax, and feel loved while they are with me. Every person needs something different. Some people need energy. Some people need calm. Some people just need someone to care. I try to listen without words and give people what they need in that moment with my hands, my heart, and my spirit. For me, hospitality is making people feel safe, important, beautiful, and healed when they leave my chair. If someone leaves feeling lighter than when they arrived, then I know I did my job
AboutMore about Maria
In my home country, I worked as a physical therapist. When I came to the United States, I hoped to continue in a related field, but with limited English and starting over at 48 years old, finding a career in healthcare was challenging. God opened a different door for me when I joined Robert of Philadelphia Salon as a stylist assistant. There, I discovered an unexpected opportunity to help people. While washing clients' hair, I was often able to relieve headaches, neck pain, and other physical discomforts through my knowledge, touch, and care. What began as a job became a calling. I found my passion and saw my dream come true—to help others feel better, bring comfort to those in pain, and share God's love through my work. I truly believe God has blessed me with healing hands, and I am grateful for every opportunity to serve and make a positive difference in someone's life.
Off the clockOutside the salon
In my free time, I love spending quality time with my family and volunteering every weekend at the indoor soccer league. Serving others and being part of my community brings me great joy. One of my greatest passions is helping people who are dealing with headaches, back pain, or other aches and discomforts. Whether I'm at a shopping center, a doctor's office, or simply out and about, I am always looking for opportunities to help and encourage others. I believe God has given me a heart for serving people, and I enjoy using my gifts to bring comfort, healing, and hope to those around me. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends at Carrabba's, sharing good meals and meaningful conversations.
Fun factA little something extra
My superpower is turning hair washes into extraordinary experiences that help clients relax, recharge, and feel amazing.