Roots Salon

Aviana Quarles

Aviana Quarles Headshot

Assistant & Junior Stylist Aviana has been part of the Roots team for a year, starting as a receptionist and assistant and now beginning her journey behind the chair. After graduating from cosmetology school last summer, she’s excited to start taking clients and continue growing as a stylist. Aviana loves creating beautiful blowouts, bright blondes, […]

Chelsea

Chelsea

Hi, I’m Chelsea, and I’m so excited to be part of Roots Tioga! I recently moved to the area from Sarasota and can’t wait to bring my passion for hair to my new salon home. I’m a Certified “Master Technician” in Invisible Bead Extensions and V-Light Extensions, and I specialize in advanced highlighting, color techniques, […]

Sabra

Sabra

I am a Georgia girl that relocated to the Gainesville area in 2019. I started at the Valdosta Area Technical College in 1989. I then began working under a Master Stylist at the most prestigious  salon in town, assisting and continuing to learn and grow. I have been described as warm, personable, and above all […]

Kate Rain

Kate Ressler

Kate Rain is a seasoned hairstylist with over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry, bringing both passion and precision to every guest who sits in her chair. She has been a valued part of the Roots Salon Tioga team for the past 3 years, where she continues to build lasting relationships with her […]

Donnie Lancaster

Donnie Lancaster

With over 40 years of experience in the hairstyling industry, Donnie’s passion and dedication are evident in every transformation he creates. In addition to his hairstyling expertise, Donnie specializes in makeup and has been a certified makeup educator with Matrix for 10 years. His love for this craft has shaped him into an exceptional stylist […]

Shelby Mullis

Originally from Gainesville Florida, certified Balayage Specialist, Shelby Mullis, has been a hair artist for 10+ years in and around the Gainesville area. Offering cuts, keratin treatments, moisture treatments, color services and styling. She currently owns Blue Door Salon in Trenton and is branching back out to Gainesville to work part time at Roots in […]

Jacqueline Thomas

Originally from Montréal Canada, Jacqueline holds a Creative Arts degree from Dawson College and completed her Cosmetology license in New York in 1992 giving her 30 years of experience. Arriving in Gainesville Florida in 1995 after studying under Douglas Marvaldi of Winter Park Florida she joined a well established salon for the first few years […]