Meet The M+R Team
The right stylist changes everything.
Every stylist at Max + Ro brings their own personality, specialties, and creative approach.
Explore our team below to find the stylist that's right for you.
Two Ways to Experience Max + Ro
Independent Stylists
Independent businesses. Same beautiful space.
Our Independent Stylists operate their own businesses within Max + Ro, each bringing their own specialties, pricing, and booking experience while contributing to the creative community we've built.
Max + Ro Stylists
The signature M+R experience.
Our Max + Ro Stylists are trained in The Max + Ro Way—our approach to consultation, guest care, technical excellence, and continuing education. Every appointment reflects the elevated experience our salon is known for.
Meet Our Max + Ro Stylists
Esthela Avila
THE BRIGHTENER
Perfect for: bright highlights, dimensional color, and seamless gray blending.
MEET ESTHELA →
Kailey Burgdorf
THE BLOWOUT QUEEN
Perfect for: lived-in blondes, dimensional color, modern cuts, hand-tied extensions, and on-trend styles.
MEET KAILEY →
Kelsey Stevens
MOTHER NATURE
Perfect for: bright blondes, lived-in color, luxury extensions, and effortless, dimensional hair.
MEET KELSEY →
Carley Bartlett
HYPE GIRL
Perfect for: hand-tied extensions, lived-in brunettes and blondes, and effortless confidence.
MEET CARLEY →
Kiley Mosgrove
THE BESTIE
Perfect for: blonde refreshes, glossy blondes, balayage, and healthy, high-shine hair.
MEET KILEY →
Kyah Cannon
VINTAGE SOUL
Perfect for: curly hair, modern short cuts, lived-in texture, and custom, expressive color.
MEET KYAH →
Kaylin Olson
GUEST EXPERIENCE EXPERT
A Grand Canyon University graduate with a degree in Business Administration, she brings a love for people, organization, and style to everything she does.
Nikki Namvar
THE ADVENTURER
Perfect for: modern haircuts, lived-in blondes, dimensional brunettes, and low-maintenance hair.
MEET NIKKI →
ALISHA BURGETT
FOUNDER, SALON EDUCATOR, STYLIST, VISIONARY & BOSS LADY
Alisha has spent 20 years in the beauty industry, first behind the chair and now as the founder, owner, and mentor behind Max + Ro. Her passion is creating a salon where luxury feels approachable, guests feel genuinely cared for, and stylists feel supported as they grow.
As a mom of three and longtime industry leader, Alisha believes support changes everything. Her heart for education, mentorship, and meaningful guest experiences continues to shape the Max + Ro culture every day.
Meet the Founder
MEET ALISHA →
Meet Our Independent Stylists
Kali Schilling
LIKE GOOGLE, BUT BETTER
A balayage and dimensional blonding expert with 8 years of experience, Kali counts her work as a success when she sees the smile on her client’s face after their transformation.
KATIE KAUPP
MAX + RO MAXXINISTA
Katie is a color, blonding, and extensions expert who has been working hands-on with hair for over 10 years. She works personally with each client to provide them with a customized look that perfectly suits their individual style.
Colleen Cunial
SALON MOM
With 7 years of experience, Colleen is focused on transformational blonding and hand-tied extensions. She works side by side with her clients to create beautiful color, healthy hair, and a relaxing, comfortable experience.
Amber Moynihan
MRS. CLEAN
She’s passionate about many things but when it comes to hair, she’s obsessed with helping her client’s to enhance their natural hair color by creating dimensional looks. She’ll make any blonde, bronde or brunette she can get her hands on low maintenance.
Kenzie sturgeon
PRODUCT JUNKIE
Kenzie is dedicated to helping clients find looks that suit their lifestyle while ensuring they have all the knowledge they need to care for their hair. She’s passionate about recommending styles and colors that are both beautiful and manageable, and she takes pride in being an open book, ready to answer any questions clients have about their hair and upkeep.
Nikka Kojin
RESIDENT PERFECTIONIST
With two years experience and a love for blondes and brunettes, Nikka does all the overthinking so that you don’t have to! Her perfectionist nature means that she’s run through all the scenarios in her head, and is presenting you with the best options for the best results.
A touch of luxury in West Salem
Book Your Appointment
Since 2018, Max + Ro Hair Co. has been creating beautiful hair and meaningful connections in West Salem.
Whether you're visiting one of our Max + Ro Stylists or an Independent Stylist, you'll find a welcoming space where artistry, education, and exceptional guest care come together.
Our goal is simple: to help you leave feeling confident, refreshed, and completely in love with your hair.
