About Us

Master Stylist & Educator 

Salon Manager

With over seven years of experience and advanced training from Vski Cosmetology, Rachel has elevated her craft to the level of artistry. Holding both a cosmetology and instructor’s license, she combines technical mastery with a refined eye for detail, ensuring every guest leaves her chair feeling polished, confident, and radiant.

Rachel specializes in all aspects of color—from dimensional blonding to rich, sophisticated brunettes and bold, statement-making transformations. She approaches each appointment as a collaborative experience, customizing every shade and style to reflect her clients’ individuality while maintaining a luxurious, seamless finish.

Her love for hair began with experimenting on herself and others, and what started as a creative outlet has become a passion for curating beauty experiences that go far beyond the ordinary.

A Few Things About Rachel

• Avid reader with a love for stories and inspiration 

• A devoted Halloween enthusiast 

• Proud dog mom to four pups and a lifelong animal lover 

Master Stylist & Educator

Whitney has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1996, graduating from Westminster Beauty School. In addition to her extensive salon experience, she also holds a Master Educator License, reflecting her lifelong commitment to education and excellence in the beauty industry.

With decades of experience, Whitney specializes in advanced color techniques, extensions, and comprehensive hair design. Her passion for detail and dedication to staying at the forefront of trends and techniques have established her as a true master of her craft.

Beyond the salon, Whitney is a proud mother, music lover, and lifelong animal enthusiast.

Master Stylist

Step into Vii’s chair and discover hair that feels like couture—tailored, transformative, and undeniably you. Each service is designed as an elevated experience, whether it’s bold, high-fashion color that commands attention, layers that move with effortless elegance, or a precision cut crafted to grow out seamlessly. Vii is sought after by clients who view their hair as an extension of their identity—an artistic expression, not just upkeep. Her signature touch blends creativity with technical mastery, leaving you with a look that turns heads long after you leave the salon.

Master Stylist

Kylie is a Master Stylist and proud graduate of Vski Cosmetology School with 4 years of experience behind the chair. She specializes in blonding and dimensional color, creating customized looks that highlight her clients’ natural beauty. Kylie’s favorite part of being a stylist is not only helping people look and feel their best, but also building lasting friendships with those who trust her with their hair.

Fun fact: Before her career in the beauty industry, Kylie represented the South Carolina team as a competitive gymnast!

Master Stylist

Since graduating from Paul Mitchell the School of Charleston in 2013, Sydney has dedicated over a decade to mastering her craft behind the chair. Known for her precision in men’s cuts, her ability to create flattering layered styles, and her love of bold, vivid color transformations, she brings both artistry and technical skill to every appointment.

For Sydney, hairstyling is more than just a service—it’s an experience. She believes that great hair has the power to transform not only how someone looks, but how they feel. Her goal is always to ensure that every guest leaves her chair feeling confident, radiant, and true to themselves.

Outside of the salon, Sydney is just as passionate about the things that bring her joy. She’s a proud cat mom to Honey, an avid concert-goer with a playlist full of grunge, rap, and indie, and she loves spending her downtime shelling along the beaches of Charleston.

Stylist

Keke is a well versed hairstylist who works with all textures and hair types. She specializes in natural hair care, extensions, and silky blowouts, with a growing passion for color. Her goal is to create healthy, beautiful styles that enhance each client’s confidence while keeping their hair strong. Outside of the salon, Keke enjoys singing, crafting, traveling, and spending quality time with her family, friends, godson, and nephew. 

Junior Stylist

Colleen is a Charleston native whose artistry and attention to detail brings a fresh perspective to Ashby Rose Hair. She specializes in luminous blonding, dimensional color, and seamlessly blended layers, while continuing to refine her craft with advanced extension techniques, including hand-tied applications.

Her approach is equal parts creative and precise, ensuring every guest leaves with hair that feels elevated, effortless, and uniquely their own. Known for her warm personality and refined touch, Colleen creates an experience that is as welcoming as it is transformative.

Outside of the salon, she enjoys time with her husband, stepdaughter, and their miniature dachshund, often with an iced coffee in hand. Her love of music and the arts inspires the sense of style and individuality she brings to each client she serves.

Assistant / Junior Stylist

Owner

With over 20 years of experience in the aesthetics industry, Lauren brings a refined eye for beauty and a passion for client care to Ashby Rose Hair. Before opening the salon, she spent two decades managing a high-end plastic surgery practice, where she developed a deep understanding of luxury service and client experience.

As owner, Lauren is dedicated to creating an environment where both her team and clients feel supported, inspired, and valued. She is committed to expanding education, elevating services, and ensuring every visit feels like a truly high-end experience.

Her vision is simple: to cultivate a salon that blends artistry, professionalism, and hospitality—where clients leave not only looking their best, but feeling it too.