Who is Rori?

Hi, it’s Rori (they/them pronouns, please). I’m a 3rd generation Mexican/American, Texas born ‘n’ raised.

I believe that the ways we adorn and groom ourselves has been central to who we are and how we engage with one another in the entirety of human history. As a person less inclined toward societal/conventional beauty standards, becoming a hairstylist wasn’t always on my radar. Being in the queer and trans community, it’s become so clear to me how much a haircut/style can change how someone perceives their self, how others perceive them, and help folks feel more embodied. I recognize the vulnerability in sitting in a salon chair under a cape while someone sculpts your new look, and I want to make that as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. I look at every session as a collaboration to help you achieve the look you want.

It’s pretty clear to me that these services and “luxuries” provide an upward movement through a capitalist society and shouldn’t be reserved only for those of privilege. I provide sliding scale services with a heavy reliance on mutual aid. If you’d like to donate to help me continue, please do!

I received my cosmetology certification via Durham Beauty Academy while apprenticing under Rachel Radford at Ceremony Salon in Carrboro, NC. I have also received advanced training for all hair textures in cutting, color, hair painting and balayage techniques from Whittemore House, Leftbrain Group, Bayou St. Blonde, Wella and Framesi color formulation, as well as razor and shear haircutting from Dre Donahue, Jayne Matthews, Kien Hoang, R+Co and Oribe, and continue to grow my skill set with ongoing advanced education.