Meet our Team

Roman began his career at the age of 17 working in one of the most prestigious hair salons in NYC, John Barrett Salon, at Bergdorf Goodman.

There Roman trained along side the most talented hairdressers in the world. He took his extensive knowledge and expertise downtown as a master stylist working for Butterfly. His clients include the top Fashion editors and celebrities such as Danica Patrick, Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin.

He has now created his own brand and style with launch of one of the best and most luxurious salons in NYC, Roman K Salon.

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This Long Island girl started her career as an apprentice, but after years of working under some of the most talented colorists in the industry, has conquered corrective color and balayage. Lindsay focuses on natural looking color and highlights, from rich brunettes to sunkissed beachy blondes. She will create a beautiful color customized for you, while still maintaining the integrity of your hair. Her goal is to make your hair look as healthy as possible, by choosing the right treatments and products for your locks. Lindsay keeps up with all of the latest trends by participating in the most elite hair coloring classes the city has to offer.

Biography coming soon...

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As a native New Yorker, individual self-expression has always been her greatest influence. Trained as a colorist with Loreal Professional in numerous salons throughout the decade, she found the customizing ability of balayage to allow precision of enhancing others features, face shapes, and skin tones.

In 2018, she reinvented her process of hair painting by eliminating the use of plastic waste within her sessions. Opting for natural fibers, she has been able to create the same beautiful looks while encouraging eco-sustainability.

Outside of the salon, her passions include traveling. Through exposure of other cultures, she has expanded her diversity of various methods of hair care which further allow her clients to receive a unique experience.

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Sophie wanted to learn from top celebrity colorists in the industry so she moved to Los Angeles in 2014 where she got the opportunity of a lifetime and started apprenticing under Jennifer Aniston's long time hair colorist, Michael Canale, co-creator of the iconic “The Rachel” hairstyle. As Canale’s apprentice she got to travel with him working in different salons across the country and got to work on a number of his celebrity clients ranging from Faye Dunaway to 90s iconic supermodel, Carolyn Murphy. After a 3 year grueling training period Sophie decided she wanted to live somewhere more fast paced so she packed up her bags and moved to New York in 2019 where she immediately started building a clientele.

Sophie believes that hair color should look like it could naturally come from your head. She says the days are over where you have to put 500 foils in someone’s hair – now, its all about placement. She believes in strategically placing foils where the sun would naturally hit. She also loves to wrap the tips of the hair in foils to give that extra “pop” of brightness towards the ends, creating a more modern movement with color.

Sophie is known by her clients for taking their hair’s natural beauty and enhancing it to make it the hair of their dreams. Her creativity and easy going demeanor has her clients always coming back for more.  Whether Sophie is doing color, extensions or keratins, she likes to tell people she has the greatest job in the world because she gets to work with her friends on her friends while making them feel beautiful.

Arjo's passion for the beauty industry runs deep, and it all started in her homeland. Growing up in India, she was immersed in the world of beauty from an early age, as her mother owned a successful beauty salon. Inspired by her mother's dedication and artistry, Arjo knew that she wanted to follow in her footsteps and make a mark in the industry, Arjo embarked on an exciting journey to the United States to study beauty at the prestigious Aveda Institute in New York.

With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to her craft, she quickly excelled in the art of hair coloring. She joined the RKS team in 2020 to become a talented colorist specializing in highlights, balayage, classic foils, air touch, and blowouts, Arjo is well-versed in a wide range of coloring methods. Her expertise extends to keratin treatments, ensuring that her clients' hair not only looks beautiful but feels healthy and nourished. Step into Arjo's chair and let her unleash her creativity, transforming your hair into a masterpiece.

As a master stylist and colorist, Bella has been serving us with all the best looks since 1999! Whether you are looking for a full color transformation or to simply enhance your hair’s natural color, Bella is your go-to. Winning several awards throughout Europe, her styling techniques are second to none. For an amazing hair experience, book with Bella today!

As a highly experienced and sought-after hairstylist, makeup artist, and wig maker with 14 years of expertise, she has excelled in various domains, including Broadway shows, hair salon bars, fashion photo shoots, weddings, and event hair and makeup. Renowned as the go-to professional for exceptional hair services, her additional expertise lies in crafting wigs for various Broadway productions, showcasing her consistent dedication to honing her creative skills.

Offering a diverse range of textured haircuts and styles, including long, pixie, and bob cuts, her personalized approach ensures that she brings her clients' visions to life, resulting in the perfect haircut every time. Clients consistently appreciate her professionalism and friendly demeanor, making her a trusted choice in the industry.

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With roots in NYC's Lower East Side, Mario Vasquez is sought out for his distinct sense of blending glamour and sophistication with an edgy, modern flair. 

After years collaborating with industry leaders, he now showcases his talents in fashion shows, editorial, special events, and is currently a senior stylist at the luxurious Roman K Salon Flatiron. Mario is Aveda trained and recently became a master educator for UK's number one global styler, GHD. 

His career highlights include a TV appearance on the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda, and working with celebrities including Gina Rodriguez, Robyn Wright, The Bella Twins, Joan Jett, Bryce Howard, Daphne Rubin Vega, The Hilfigers, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Camyrn Manheim. By seizing today's opportunities, Mario Vasquez will continue to deliver tomorrow's art.

As a natural creative thinker, and bright conversationalist, Dayna has risen through the ranks as an expert stylist, dressing and cutting hair. After graduating from Arrojo Cosmetology school, she joined the team at Ted Gibson Salon in 2011, where she built up a loyal following. 

To date, Dayna’s credits include working at both Spring and Fall New York Fashion Week, for designers such as Carmen Marc Valvo, Rachel Roy, Lela Rose, and Pamella Roland. She has also done work for designers Dolce and Gabana and Elie Tahari. She has enjoyed working behind the scenes on Good Morning America, Live with Kelly and Michael, and The Rachael Ray Show. Assisting Ted Gibson led her to work with celebs such as Uma Thurman, Elizabeth Olsen, Ashley Greene, and Katharine McPhee.

Dayna has also had the pleasure of personally styling the tresses for celebs such as Debra Messing, Cynthia Nixon, Britany Snow, Idina Menzel, and Adrienne Bailon. Dayna is certified in Great Length extensions, and is quickly becoming known for her natural looking sew in extensions. Her greatest passion is creating effortless looking layers, soft sexy waves, and curly/highly textured hair, while focusing on making each and every guest in her chair feel confident that she will help them achieve their perfect look.

Spending his formidable years in Maryland, Xavier was curious what the rest of the world had to offer. During his last semester of
high school, he sought out the wisdom of his teachers to help him decide the right career path. As he had been known to wear funky and creative styles in his own hair, it was obvious to all that he should be a hairstylist. It was then that Xavier began his hair journey, which would send him all the way to
the Aveda Institute in NYCt a.

After graduation, he apprenticed and honed his craft at two salons, John Sahag Workshop, and Christoph Martin of Vidal Sassoon. By twenty-three, he had already worked on several fashion and TV shows, including Model Latina, La La's Full Court Life, and H & M's fashion show with the world renowned Guido.

With a broad range of skills, Xavier is no stranger to salon education and management. From the country in Maryland, to Cindy Lauper Mac lipstick ads, Xavier has found his calling and his passion. Coming into his 10th year of hair, he still has much more to do.

Scott approaches hair with a classic perspective on whats relevant to his clientele.  Specializing in hair cutting,  Scott works with your natural hair texture to give wearable, low maintenance haircuts.  

Having worked NYFW, been behind the scenes of TV,  commercials, editorial, along with private clients and his in-salon career, Scott believes that the results of a good haircut speaks for itself.

Bad breakup? New job? Or are you just daring? Bianca’s creative outlook and vast background in creating unique looks is just what you need to reinvent your style. 

Although a New York native, Bianca’s passion for hair was born in Puerto Rico where she spent summers watching her aunts style hair in their home salon. Deriving inspiration from sci-fi movies, T.V. shows, and graphic novels, she will create a risky look that only you could pull off. Combining her sci-fi flair with her experience working on fashion shoots and shows (including making merkins and Mohawks from scratch for a Kai Min futuristic fashion show!) , Bianca’s vision is exactly what you need in your life.

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Hailing from the vibrant and cultural country of Guatemala, Maricely brings a unique blend of creativity, precision, and a warm spirit to her work. Maricely's journey in the beauty industry began when she pursued her dreams in the United States, studying beauty at the esteemed Empire Beauty School. With a natural talent for haircuts she quickly discovered her passion for making people look and feel their best by creating stylish and personalized looks for both women and men.

She joined the RKS team in 2021, where she had the opportunity to work alongside professionals and learn from their expertise, collaborating with models and stylists, she refined her skills and developed into a truly talented stylist specialist in Haircuts, Up-do’s and Keratins, Blow Outs. Her warm and friendly demeanor creates a welcoming and comfortable environment for her clients, ensuring that every visit to the salon is a delightful and transformative experience. Step into Maricely's chair and let her magic unfold.

Maria’s passion is to make people  feel and look beautiful and confident. She is a New York State Licensed artist who has more than 7 years experience in beauty industry. She specializes in micro shading brows, lip blush, eyeliner permanent makeup. She is always learning and evaluating the newest application methods and techniques not only in the USA but abroad as well.

Micro shading brows gained popularity recently and are now the hottest trend in the semi-permanent makeup field. Because of its nature, this procedure gives your eyebrows unbelievable natural results. A properly shaped, eyebrow is one of the most essential characteristics of the face.  Micro shading brows are best used for diminished, over-plucked, very thin or no hair at all on your eyebrows and work great for men and women of all ages. 

If you would like to wake up with a fresh and naturally-looking face  you should book a free consultation with Maria. She guarantees that your face is in qualified hands and in a comforting and relaxing environment.

Growing up in Russia, it was always clear to Olga that she belonged in the beauty industry. She has worked in the field for over a decade, and specializes in professional makeup, and high end manicures and pedicures. 

Olga pays very close attention to detail, and places great emphasis on hygiene care, and quality. Whether it's for a fancy night out, or a mundane day at the office, Olga will transform your look with her wonderful vision, and versatile skill set. She is so confident in her abilities, she guarantees you will become a regular once you experience her luxury service!

Marietta is a New York State licensed skin therapist with a strong passion for wellness and the beauty industry. Her journey began at Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics in New York, where she earned her esthetics license. With over 20 years of experience in the skincare industry, Marietta brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice.

Born and raised in Hungary, Marietta was immersed in a natural, organic culture that deeply influenced her approach to skincare. Her goal has always been to create a knowledgeable and professional environment in skincare. She believes in an organic skincare regimen, emphasizing that healthy skin comes from both the inside out and the outside in. Herbs, fruits, and plants play a crucial role in her facial services and home care routines.

Marietta has developed special treatments and techniques to achieve beautiful, healthy skin, using only non-toxic, organic ingredients that deliver incredible results.Link to book: https://www.estheticsbymarietta.com/

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Sarina bring's her twelve years experience to Roman K. Salon, where she take's a more subtle approach at color, "just a few well-placed face-framing foilage piece's can totally liven up your look" like the hue you were born with, only bold & better! Her goal is to achieve your desired tone & haircut with a thorough consultation.

She has often been seen performing makeovers on the Rachael Ray Show. Her work ranging anywhere from galas, the QVC network, designer's, victoria secret models.

But she doesn't limit her talent's just there, when she isn't working- she is traveling where she give's back to the cultural exchange & contribute's her haircut's in Countrie's such as Colombia, Ecuador, Cuba & Mexico.

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Alex Budai, one of New York City’s preeminent  hairstylists, is known for creating sexy and glamorous looks for elite clients, fashion designers, and creative directors. Born in Hungary, he started doing hair at 12 years old—his first two clients were his mother and younger sister.

Enjoying an extensive career, Alex has studied and worked for several years in Europe and has traveled for clients to major U.S. cities including San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Some of the world’s top salons—John Frida, Privé, and Paul Labrecque regard Alex as an elite stylist.

Found backstage at runway shows during New York Fashion Week for over twenty years, Alex has a loyal clientele that follow him everywhere from New York , Los Angeles,  to Miami. His resume touts some of the world’s hottest fashion shows including Venexiana, Diesel,  Donna Karan, Jeremy Scott, Bebe, and Badgely Mishka. The Hungarian’s stunning work has been featured in Spanish Vogue, Mexican Vogue, Ophra m.,  Elle, Bridal Magazine, UNTITLED, Marie Claire  . His creative hairstyling has also appeared in A&E’s “Private Sessions” and E!’s “Celebrity Weddings”, as well as Samsung, Budweiser, Dr. Pepper’s  ad campaign....

More info, go to;  AlexBudai.com

Denise started her career over 20 years ago in California. Her experience has given her the opportunity to hone her skills and specialize in both cut and color. Early in her career she worked and trained with the renowned TONI&GUY. Advancing quickly through the company to Art Director, she traveled and taught in salons, at hair shows and in the academy as part of the educational team. She went on to earn two prestigious awards at the annual TONI&GUY Photographic Awards before transferring to NYC as Art Director/Educator. In NYC she has continued to learn extensive color techniques such as Balayage/Hair Painting with L’Oréal and Redken.

Dedicated to her artistry, Denise is always adding to her repertoire of techniques. She strives to offer her guests the most current cut and color, along with a great salon experience.

As a native New Yorker, Jasmine is inspired by the city’s culture through fashion and it’s people. With a strong foundation built at Paul Labrecque salon she demonstrates chic and sophisticated style in all her work. 

Continuing her education through L'Oreal Professionnel, Cezanne and Oribe, she is always learning and growing as a person and hairstylist. 10+ years in the industry, her mission behind the chair has remained the same, to get to know her guests so she may create fresh, customized looks that compliment their personality and lifestyle.

Introducing Meenu, a passionate and experienced hairdresser with 9 years of expertise. Specializing in hairdressing, coloring, and styling, Meenu's hobby has grown into a true passion!

Her services include balayage, highlights, fantasy colors, keratin treatments, as well as short and long haircuts and styling. She is also skilled in eyebrow shaping and face threading. Meenu's dedication goes beyond technical proficiency. She understands the transformative power of a great hairstyle and strives to create personalized looks that leave her clients feeling confident and radiant. Experience Meenu's artistry at Roman K Salon Tribeca

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A hairdresser for 15 years Dale started his career in Dallas Texas at Toni & Guy’s headquarter salon where strong education helped him rapidly become an Artistic Director.  His love and desire for always being the best quickly introduced him to teach.  As a member of the Artistic Platform Team, educator and managing the salon he decided to shake it up and move to New York City where he worked at some of the top salons in Manhattan.

After Toni & Guys very deconstructed style he was fortunate enough to work under Antonio Prieto where he learned a structured classic cutting approach.  This helped form a well rounded cutting style creating beautiful, precise, effortless hair. His deep passion for short hair excelled.  Dale then joined an amazing creative team at Dop Dop as the Cutting Education Director where he was an instrumental part of NYC Fashion Week, training young hairdressers,  styling for runway, editorial, and social media.  Having trained with Vivian Mackinder who is a master at up styling he became a sought out wedding hair master.  His continually education with advanced courses in both cutting and color keeps his skills sharp and his finger on fashion trends.

Meet Tessa Grogan, a highly skilled and experienced stylist at our salon. Tessa has been in the beauty industry for over a decade and has a passion for creating unique and personalized looks for her clients. With her keen eye for detail and creative flair, she has established a loyal following of clients who trust her to make them look and feel their best.
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Tessa's expertise includes precision cutting, coloring, and styling. She stays up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques, attending regular training and education to ensure her skills are always at the cutting edge of the industry. She takes pride in providing exceptional service to each and every client, taking the time to understand their needs and delivering results that exceed their expectations.
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Whether you're looking for a new haircut, a fresh color, or a special occasion style, Tessa has the skills and expertise to bring your vision to life. With her friendly and approachable nature, she makes every client feel comfortable and at ease in her chair. Come and experience the magic of Tessa's skills and transform your look today!

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Fatima Rahman ( FS Charlie) comes from a long line of celebrated film and television actors. Instead of following in their footsteps, Fatima found a different way to express her creative heritage: through hair and makeup.

As a formally trained makeup artist lending her education expertise to companies such as MAC she landed work in film and television working with Michael White, Oscar winning hair stylist and Deborah Dietrich, hair and makeup maestro to educators and behind the camera. Fatima started doing makeup and hair for films, including Milk. Aspiring actors, for whom looking their best was top priority, sought her expertise for headshots. Soon, her talents included eyebrow threading and henna art, which she learned from none other than Madonna's personal eyebrow and henna expert, Sumita Batra of Ziba Beauty.

Fatima's creativity, talent, and laid-back vibe led her into fashion, where she did hair and makeup for fashion shoots and worked on several high-profile fashion shows over 12 years in LA and NYC.

South Asian brides love that Fatima is a one-stop stylist. Not only is she an expert with hair, makeup, henna and threading, she can easily dress South Asian brides and their bridal parties in their traditional attire.

Fatima apprenticed Ruth Roche, an industry legend who's styled celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Szohr, and, Kelly Ripa, and whose work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Vanity Fair, and In Style. At Rare, Fatima's talent led to work for fashion runway shows, such as Christian Dior, fashion shoots, and celebrity clients, such as Victoria Secret models. In November 2010, Ruth passed the torch to Fatima, who ran the salon until late 2015. Since she has worked with incredible educators and salon owners and is very passionate about raising up the industry.

Fatima lives in New York City with her husband and two girls and travels to California frequently.

With over two decades of professional experience in the hair industry, Ana, born in Albania, graduated from one of the top beauty schools in Europe (N Amarantos-Eurocoiffure-Athens, Greece). After moving to the USA in pursuit of the American dream, Ana worked as a senior stylist in Boston, MA for twenty two years and recently moved to NYC to be with her husband and is honored to have found a home at RKS!

You will seldom find expert hairstylists that have the passion Ana does for people. An avid listener, Ana is detail oriented with her work. Her skills and creative mind will  give you the look you have always wanted, as she will further dedicate time to share with you tips and tricks regarding daily maintenance.

Ana is specialized in Dry Cutting and she invests a significant portion of her time on continuing education in the most recent trends and hair care techniques and can adopt them to accommodate and give you the look that YOU desire, whether that is a complete makeover or maintaining your current look regardless of age or gender.

Ana will have you feeling wonderful after a relaxed and fun appointment with her

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As a staple stylist and colorist in the Upper East Side, Anna has been providing excellent service to her clients for over 20 years. She has mastered color and styling for all different hair types and loves to make customers feel at home while in the chair. Her approach to color has always been to enhance the client’s natural color and features while maintaining the hair’s integrity

Meet John Molanov, a seasoned celebrity stylist with 16 years of industry experience. Originally from Cali, Colombia, John honed his craft by owning a salon catering to local luminaries and styling for major fashion events. After relocating to the USA, he continued his journey in the prestigious salons of the Upper East Side in NYC.

Before joining RKS, John ran his own successful business, serving private clients with his expertise in color, styling, extensions, and makeup for four years. Now, at RKS, he’s thrilled to continue his growth journey, fueled by his passion for the beauty industry.

Renowned for his work with celebrities and Manhattan elites, John’s stellar reputation precedes him. His knack for catering to discerning clientele showcases his extensive experience and expertise, making him a sought-after name in the upper echelons of the beauty world.

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Nancy specializes in styling with hot tools on all hair types. She has been providing excellent service to the Upper East Side for over 20 years. Whether it’s a first date, a job interview, or just a night out with friends, you will leave Nancy’s chair confident in your new look!

After moving to the United States from Russia, Olivia found herself in the beauty industry. She’s always had a great love for beauty and stayed on top of the latest fashion trends. She attended and successfully graduated from the Arrojo Cosmetology School, and immediately joined the growing Roman K team in 2017, here she has grown from Roman’s personal assistant to a talented colorist in less than 2.5 years.

Working with countless models over the years, Olivia has worked hard to hone her skills as a colorist, and is known for her work with blonde highlights, exercising different techniques such as Balayage, air touch and classic foils to achieve her clients desired look. But Olivia not only knows how to do color she is also proficient with Keratin, extensions, blow-outs and up-do styles. Olivia always listens and pays close attention to what the client is looking for and and as a result is able to give the best recommendation on which look will show the most beautiful you.

Pepe, a master stylist and staple in the Upper East Side community for over 20 years, is known for his precision cutting & styling technique. Over the years, Pepe has mastered all hair types and will go out of his way to make your experience both relaxing and luxurious. Book with him today!

Arriving from Colombia in 2012, David Vernaza has spent the past decade focusing on his art and passion by combining his unique perspective with New York style. David views hair as our unique accessory to project, show, and express ourselves to the world with different colors, lengths, and shapes. He believes hair is our signature and reflects our lifestyle.

David has been called the “wave master” by many due to his skill in creating beach waves on any type of hair by utilizing the right product and skill. Every client is a new experience and David’s favorite part is the moment when his satisfied client looks in the mirror with a new confidence and happiness. That smile is priceless.

While Tanya may be new to the RKS team, she is far from new to the beauty industry. Tanya’s impressive resume boasts over 25 years of professional experience, with fifteen years as a salon owner.

Born and raised in Uzbekistan, Tanya grew up watching her hairdresser mom working behind the chair and decided to follow in her footsteps.

Beginning her career on NYCs Fifth Avenue, she worked to become a seasoned artist. Tanya specializes in organic colors and highlights that are safe for even the most sensitive scalp and hair. The products she uses are made of natural and organic ingredients that leave the hair lustrous and damage free.

Your first results will leave you coming back not just for Tanya’s incredible product selection but for her personal touch as well!

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A graduate from one of the top hairdressing academies in Ukraine, Masha recently decided to take her skill set over to the one and only New York City. A pro of all the dos and don’ts of hair health, Masha will bring your dead locks back to life. She specializes in complex coloring, as well as haircuts and styles for all hair types. She has participated as stylist for fashion weeks, and has worked on fashion shoots for jewelry and clothing. Masha is very attentive to her clients and will choose the perfect style and color for you!

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