Artist Bios
Wild Roots Hair Company is home to a diverse team of artists who are passionate about bringing out the unique beauty in each of our clients. We have a hybrid style salon with level teared commission artists, as well as Booth Rental artists.
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels confident in their own skin.
Owner & Senior Stylist
Sabbatha Elmstedt
Sabbatha has been passionate about hair since childhood and chose Cosmetology as her career path and dream job in 2007. "It's not just about creating a hairstyle, it’s about building a relationship with my clients and making them feel confident, beautiful and empowered."
As a working wife and mother to a 8year old son, she understands the importance of taking time for yourself. She strives to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for all who come to her salon. She can often be seen around the shop and town with her two friendly pitbulls, Roxy and Rogue, and loves living so close to work! As an active member in the Milton Community, the ability to build lasting personal and professional relationships has been a joy.
Level 3 Stylist
Jenna Curtindale
Jenna's interest in doing hair started when she was involved in ballet and theater during her childhood years. After graduating from Clover Park Technical College with an AA in cosmetology, she set out to pursue her dream of making people feel good about themselves. Having experience working on the Tacoma waterfront, she has honed skills in all types of hair, and specializes in blonding techniques. Her goal is to always customize each look to be as special and unique as the person wearing it, and loves nothing more than helping her clients feel confident and beautiful.
She always has a smile on her face and is a breath of fresh air to have on our team.
Level 2 Stylist
Olena Tkach
As an artist at Wild Roots, Olena strives to create beautiful hairstyles, but more importantly, a memorable and unbeatable experience for each of her clients. She truly cares and wants to build lasting relationships with each client who sits in her chair.
She is a feisty and fun addition to the team and always puts a smile on your face.
She moved to the states with her family at age 7 and being bilingual, she has had the pleasure of meeting diverse clients with different backgrounds and cultures. Her ability to speak Ukrainian and English has given her and the salon family a chance to connect with clients from all over the world and make them feel like they are at home.
When she is not at the salon, she spends time with her boyfriend and two cats, Simba and Mo.
Stylist
Stefanie Rickert
Stefanie has always gone above and beyond to make sure that each of her clients feels special and appreciated. Although challenging at times, she has been an absolute success and inspiration for our younger stylists on staff. Stefanie takes pride in her unique ability to connect with clients, tailor their treatments to their personal preferences, and provide unique, unforgettable experiences. There is always resounding laughter in the salon when Stef is there. Stefanie's preference in services is traditional foiling and vivid bright colors!
When she’s not behind the chair working, she loves hiking with her friends, knitting, and hanging out with her cat Izzy.
Stylist / Color Specialist
Michelle Bruso
As a hairstylist, Michelle was able to find her passion and niche in the world of color. She has always been talented and creative, but her career started at Gene Juarez in 2011 where she became a color specialist. She truly enjoys the science and artistic possibilities that come with specializing in Color and often takes on multi-appointment corrective colors and large full-day transformations. Clients wanting a blonding service, corrective color, gray blending, and/or vivid colors are her favorite. She offers haircuts as well, but her true passion lies with Hair Color. Her clients are like family and she is fully committed to helping them achieve the look they desire. In her spare time she enjoys reading, crocheting, crafting, and spending time with her family and 4 dogs.
Level 4 Senior Stylist
Kayla Tapia
Kayla has been a licensed stylist since 2016 where she fell in love with color as she took her first steps into the beauty industry. Finding her true passion in life came through dimensional blondes, a perfectly blended balayage, and awe inspiring vivid colors.
As a tried and true color specialist, she takes pride in hair maintenance practices, as well as any major transformation her clients want to make. Her love for her clients happiness runs as deep as her love for color.
Level 1 Stylist
Zoe Law
Zoe is 20 and after apprenticing under Sabbatha, she is ready to take over the hair industry. As one of our newest addition to the Wild Roots Family, she recently graduated from Summit Salon Academy and is passionate about inspiring people through hair. Zoe loves taking on a large project and is always eager to make your hair dreams come true.
When Zoe is not at the shop, she likes to hang at home with her cat, Ash, and create art. She is hoping to make a positive impact on her clients and community and wants to help her clients look and feel their very best.
Stylist
Alyx Hickey
Alyx is a stylist of 13 years and loves her career! Creating customized looks for each client by finding what works for their lifestyle, personality, and hair goals is her favorite. Allowing you to be your true self and expressing that through your hair is why she started in this industry!
She loves a fun red head and rich, dimensional brunettes. If you are wanting a shag cut, she is your girl!!
Her overall goal is that each client has an amazing experience, feeling safe and heard inside the walls of our salon.
She is an Aires, cat mom, homeowner and outdoor adventurer. On her days off you can find her out in nature hiking and camping.
Stylist
Paige Davenport
Paige has been in the hair industry for over 10 years. Becoming a master of her craft through years of training and commitment has allowed her to step out and become her own boss and leasing artist at Wild Roots.
She specializes in blonding techniques and extensions, and offers a wide variety of services.
She enjoys spending time with her adorable pup and fun loving friends and family in her time off. Always on the go, she is down for an adventure and brings a lighthearted air to the salon dynamic.
Level 4 Senior Stylist
Leah Steaker
Leah is the proud mother of four kids, three girls and one boy. Her spitfire personality and passion for her career as a hair stylist is admirable and everyone loves being around her.
With over 24 years of experience in the industry, she is dedicated to making sure each and every client feels as confident and beautiful as they look. Whether you are looking for a classic cut, a big style change, or a sophisticated up-do, she has the skills and expertise to deliver the look you desire.
She has had advanced training for cutting, blonding techniques, excessively curly hair and formal styling.
Hospitality Team
Roxy & Rogue
Roxy and Rogue are the friendly guests that make everyone feel at home. Roxy is 5 years old and runs the show. Rogue is a lover of all people and will be the first to greet you when coming into the salon.
They are occasionally around the shop when Sabbatha is working and love to spend their time with clients, getting treats, and occasionally playing fetch.
They make sure all of us staff are safe and protected while making the clients feel loved and cared for.
They are both gentle sweethearts and are always happy to visit!