At The Root Salon we have one job, to make you look great and feel confident. Ok, so there are a lot of jobs that go into making that happen but we want to keep it simple. Bottom line, as your hair cheerleaders, we are rooting for you.
About The Root Salon...
Making You Feel Confident For Over A Decade
It all starts at The Root. We’re in the business of making you feel fantastic. Over the past 15 years, The Root Salon has established itself as the best resource for hair beauty in the Phoenix metropolitan area. We uphold a daily, uncompromising commitment to quality and customer service in our luxurious North Central Phoenix location.

Meet Our Team



During her 14 years experience, she’s made education a huge focus in order to stay current with the latest trends and techniques. If you’re her client, she’s a valued resource in keeping your look current and manageable with your lifestyle.
When she’s not in the salon, you can find her making a mess in the kitchen while baking and playing with her kids!

Brittany strives to serve the best customer experience possible. She customizes styles to meet the guest’s individual personalities. She offers advanced services in hair color, cutting, smoothing treatments and updos/event styling. When Brittany is not behind the chair, she loves spending time with her daughter and pup, cooking, playing basketball, and shopping. Whether you want a complete transformation or a voluminous blow out, Brittany is your girl!

His artistic approach for color is to enhance a clients beauty by creating brightness yet balancing it with depth. He creates glamorous color that has a more natural grow out, keeping your hair gorgeous long term! His precision men's cuts gives his client more than just another buzz cut. His clipper over comb technique is seamless. He takes pride in teaching you how to maintain your look at home. Shane values education as a tool to keep growing artistically and to be able to give his clients what they need. Did we mention that Shane is an avid Harley rider and outdoorsman.



Emily has a love for blondes. She will also fix any bad haircut with excitement. So, if you had a bad cut somewhere, bring it to her.
She grew up uncomfortable with her curly hair so one of her main career goals is to help anyone with curly hair to feel comfortable with their natural texture. She believes the best way to express yourself is through hair which includes having fun with different colors of the rainbow so if you need a fire to be lit within you, Emily is your girl!

Fun fact about Mikee he has been a hardcore Lady Gaga fan since she started… he has even been pulled up on stage by her during one of her shows!!!!

Yaneli loves that her career allows her to brighten someone’s whole day or, even their outlook of themselves with the perfect hair.
On her days off she enjoys attending local concerts and discovering new places to dine and drink in the downtown area.


Steven is quite passionate about his role in the salon and takes clients satisfaction very personally. If you are looking to book your next appointment or your appointments with your favorite Root Salon stylist for years, Steven has you covered. Wanting to know the perfect product for your type of hair? He is there for you when it comes to this too.
When he is not in the salon he loves to be exercising, getting around town on is bike and enjoys exploring spirituality. He also has a weakness for cinnamon rolls.


She began cosmetology school in 2015 at Gateway Community College and took a pause to care for her twin baby girls and son. Now, she pursues her career once again and is excited to be doing what she loves with the best team.
What she enjoys the most about her career is helping people feel their best and gain confidence. She enjoys haircutting and make up, any artistic way to enhance natural beauty is what drives her. Jennifer’s main focus is continuing to learn new techniques and expanding her education.
She is thrilled to gain knowledge by her remarkably talented peers at The Root Salon. In her free time, she enjoys going on adventures around the state with her kids and family members.
Her most favorite spot is the creek in Sedona on a hot summer day.

He found the beauty in everything around him or helped bring out the beauty in his surroundings and the people in it. He was always doing his little sister's hair and eventually started doing his mothers hair.
At the age of 17 he moved to the United States to build a better future for himself and his family. His family encouraged him to follow his passion and go to cosmetology school. He finished at the top of his class with awards in highest retail and service sales.
He ranked in the top 7 in the country in the student category of the Wella Trendvision 2015 in a live platform competition in Las Vegas.
Dario loves working on photoshoots and fashion shows. He constantly is learning about the latest trends to make sure his clients always look their best.

He freelanced while traveling abroad and, continued pursuing his passion within the U.S. while working at a popular salon in Boston, Mass. Daniel has over 10 years of cut and color experience to offer.
Daniel is someone who gives 100% of himself every day to his clients. Daniel is trained and certified in multiple color systems and enjoys using his knowledge to create exactly what his clients are envisioning when they sit down in his chair.
One of his favorite aspects of his profession is that it doesn’t get old or feel like work. Every day is different and he enjoys meeting new people and making them leave the salon feeling truly confident.
When he is away from the salon he loves being a new father.

She recently graduated from Gateway Cosmetology school this May. Since a young age she has always been very passionate about makeup, hair, and lifestyle. She loves doing bridal styles, makeup, and all types of hair color.
As a stylist she seeks to help her clients understand that true beauty is not only on the outside but within themselves as well. Her mission is to transform the outdated paradigm of superficial and standardized beauty into a more well rounded and love centered community.
In her free time she enjoys spending time in nature, writing poetry, doing yoga, and practices spirituality.

When she moved to Phoenix, she transitioned into teaching at the Aveda Institute. She became the Haircutting Coach for the institute and her primary focus was haircutting education. No matter the length or style, Mallorie is always up for a good haircutting challenge. If you are looking for a fringe/bang specialist, she’s your go to!
When you sit in her chair, be prepared for a genuine human connection. Mallorie makes a point to adjust to each individual’s experience and ensure a beautiful end result. Consultations are very important to her, making sure communication is clear and precise.
Fashion is a favorite subject of hers, whether it’s what’s trending, where to shop or how to put outfits together, she’s all in! In her down time you can find her at the park with her little dog and boyfriend, or shopping around at thrift stores and antique troves.
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