I've Been a Celeb Hairstylist for 20 Years—Here's Why I Created My Own Hair Line

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(Image credit: Courtesy of Sheila Stotts; Courtesy of Chanel; Courtesy of Vintner’s Daughter; Courtesy of Tower28 Beauty; Courtesy of Neem; Courtesy of Rōz Hair; Original illustration: Ally Quirk)

The Lineup is a monthly series where we’re giving you an inside peek at the beauty lineups of cool fashion people, editors, makeup artists, hairstylists, and estheticians—all the people we trust the most. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at all the can’t-live-without products that make their worlds go 'round.

I think we can all agree that glam squads deserve more credit. Hairstylists, makeup artists, and nail techs work behind the scenes to create stunning looks and help stars look their best on the red carpet. One of the most talented in the biz is Mara Roszak, a celebrity hairstylist, the co-owner of Mare Salon, and the founder of the cult-favorite clean-haircare brand, Rōz Hair. She's basically a hair whisperer for A-list clients including Hailey Bieber, Cara Delevingne, Olivia Wilde, and Zoe Saldana. ​​"I have such a unique view into what people are looking for when it comes to their hair," she tells me. "I hear the daily struggles that people are having, and I've always been able to help. It's a true gift to be able to provide these solutions that come naturally to me."

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According to Roszak, the products in your routine are vital to your hair health. "After living and breathing products for 20 years, good ones really do make such a difference," she says. By 2021, she had a kit full of go-tos that gave her clients gorgeous, bouncy hair. But there was a need for clean haircare made with natural, sustainably sourced ingredients instead of chemicals you can't pronounce, so she developed a capsule of nine luxurious and effective formulas that deliver red carpet–ready results.

If she had to pick a favorite from her line, it would be the Rōz Foundation Shampoo ($39) and the Rōz Foundation Conditioner ($42). "My hair has never been happier with this duo! I just never want to use any other shampoo or conditioner," she says with a smile. Keep reading to see the rest of the go-to products she uses as a founder, busy mom, and world-traveling hairstylist.

Emma Walsh
Associate Beauty Editor, Branded Content

Emma is an associate beauty editor of branded content. She’s a passionate writer who loves all things beauty, wellness, and personal growth. Before pursuing writing, she worked in influencer marketing at Gallery Media Group, which owns digital brand PureWow. She lives in New York City, where you can usually find her running to a Pilates class or sipping on a green juice in the park.