Meet the Stylist

Hi, I’m Marla!

As an independent stylist with 24 years of experience, I can truly say I’ve had an amazing career thus far, with no plans to stop! I work behind the chair in the salon daily and have worked as an international educator and platform artist. I have traveled across the country, into Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, educating and inspiring other stylists. I have had the privilege of educating on stage at major hair shows including IBS New York, ISSE Long Beach, Premiere Orlando, and Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show. I have also participated in New York Fashion Week, attended the Modern Salon Artist Session, and have been featured in several magazines with published work in Modern Salon and Dark Beauty Magazine.

I specialize in short haircuts for women and men, as I have spent many years mastering my barbering techniques. And as a short haired girl myself, I enjoy precision haircuts! I pride myself on my knowledge of different hair textures and the ability to work on curls of every shape.  I love to create natural and well blended color. Although I enjoy every aspect of hair, I have studied to become a Certified International Health Coach based in integrative nutrition, as well as a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM. Anyone that sits in my chair knows I love to talk about what we eat and how it affects us. Now I can help people feel better from the inside, and look just as beautiful on the outside as well! At home, I enjoy life’s moments with my amazing husband, 2 precious kids, and 2 crazy fur babies. Travel is my second passion!

Luxury doesn't have to create waste

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Luxury doesn't have to create waste 🌎

SHIFT is Roanoke’s first certified Green Circle Salon!

What that means:

We recover up to 95% of the salon’s beauty waste, like hair clippings, foils and color tubes. Luxury doesn’t have to create waste. At SHIFT, it creates impact.

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