Meet Our Suite Artists
Independent Beauty Professionals in Maryville, Illinois
Meet the stylists and scalp specialists at Root + Ritual. Explore their specialties and find out how to book with each artist.

Suite 1
Anne Kalaher
Crowned by AMK
Anne trained in cosmetology in Canada and brings 30 years of experience to her private suite. Whether you’re ready for a subtle refresh or a full transformation, she’ll help you find a look that feels like you.
Specialties
- Custom dimensional color
- Precision haircuts
- Invisible Bead Method and Butterfly Weft extensions
- Scalp massage upgrades

Suite 2
Maddie Gifford
MG Hair Designs
Maddie grew up in her mom’s salon and has been behind the chair since 2009. She takes making pretty hair seriously, loves getting creative, and values the connections she builds with the people in her chair.
Specialties
- Luxury hair extensions
- Blonding
- Custom color

Suite 3
Kelly Beaston
Rooted by Kelly
Behind the chair since 2011, Kelly creates cuts and color that grow out beautifully and fit your daily routine. She’ll help you find a look you love and share practical ways to style it at home.
Specialties
- Natural dimensional color
- Gray coverage and blending
- Balayage and lived-in color
- Customized haircuts

Suite 6
Ashley Rodgers
Root + Ritual founder
After 14 years behind the chair, taking care of people is still Ashley’s favorite part of doing hair. She founded Root + Ritual to bring that care to hair services and scalp treatments, giving guests a chance to slow down, feel grounded, and let their nervous systems settle. She designed the private suites so independent stylists could grow their businesses on their own terms.
Specialties
- Personalized scalp treatments
- Precision haircuts
- Lived-in color
- Gray coverage

Suite 6
Whitley Pfeiffer
Beauty by Whitley
Whitley is a licensed cosmetologist who pairs custom color with scalp care. She wants you to feel at home in her chair and leave with hair that feels healthy and looks like you.
Specialties
- Blonding
- Vivids
- Lived-in color
- Scalp wellness
Join Our Suite Artists
Private, luxury salon suites for independent beauty professionals in Maryville, Illinois.
