Welcome to deep roots

Hey, I am Karlee!
I am a Natural Curl & Lived-in Color Specialist & the owner of Deep Roots Studio.

I have always had a passion for hair, but officially became a licensed cosmetologist in 2018!
My personal curl journey started in 2016/17 after after I encountered serious heat damage (sadly of my own doing). I also had fun, and played around with fantasy colors and rocked purple hair for a hot minute . Since then, however, I've had a growing curiosity about my natural hair color and texture when it is free of chemicals.

I personally haven't seen my natural color since middle school. So fall of 2024, I decided that I was going to transition to lower maintenance color, while I let my natural grow out. Growing out color/blonding isn't always easy, and isn't for everyone, but I am LOVING it for this season of my hair journey and life!

Doing this has REALLY allowed me to see the amazing potential my curls have, and with the knowledge and tools I've gained over the last few years, I feel my hair is truly thriving! As fun as it can be to change hair colors, I am on a journey of growth in many ways. This is just one of them, and it has truly helped me feel more confident and my authentic self.

Scroll down to see some photos from my own journey. Since starting my own journey and business, I am inspired to share my knowledge, tips and tools with anyone looking to do the same no matter their hair type + texture!

A little more about me...

 I'm the parent to three fur babies and one scaly baby: Sandy, Moose, Nala and Tobi.

I enjoy being active, going to the gym and being in Floridas' beautiful nature any chance I can when I'm not behind the chair creating art; whether that's going to parks, gardens, the beach, or  MY FAVORITE, paddle boarding in the local springs and rivers.

I am an avid plant collector and I enjoy spending time at home since I have my own little slice of a botanical garden there. I've recently taken up food gardening and I cannot express how excited I am about it! I personally love collecting indoor plants for their foliage rather than their blooms. Though I still can appreciate some beautiful blooms (and I have had a growing passion for them lately), I really love how different each plant's leaves, textures and color patterns are. It reminds me just how different and unique each person's hair is, and how beautiful that can be - that is what inspired the name Deep Roots.

You can definitely expect to see plants when you come into my space. Hopefully it'll give you slight jungle vibes while you relax and treat yourself!