Mara Roszak

Mara Roszak developed a passion for hair styling early in her life. At the age of 13, she began experimenting with her own curls and then styled hair for friends before social events. Her professional career began at 18 when she received a call to style actress Sarah Michelle Gellar’s hair. This initial opportunity led to a press tour and international travel, marking the beginning of her 22-year career as a hairstylist. She has since worked with notable figures including Emma Stone, Zoë Saldaña, and Halle Berry.

Over two decades in the industry, Roszak identified a gap in the market for high-performance, clean professional hair products. This observation prompted her to launch her own hair-care line, RŌZ, in 2021. The brand focuses on vegan, organic, and sustainably sourced ingredients. A significant milestone for RŌZ occurred earlier this year when its full product line launched in Sephora. Roszak has demonstrated a hands-on approach to her business, managing the Sephora launch just ten days after the birth of her second child and returning to work six days postpartum, including traveling to Paris Fashion Week with her infant.

Her work philosophy emphasizes emotional intuition, ensuring clients feel positive during their styling experience. Roszak attributes her career progression partly to her willingness to embrace new opportunities, stating, “I really said ‘yes’ to a ton early in my career.” She has also acquired new business skills, such as product formulation, team building, and capital raising, to support the growth of RŌZ.