Where Wellness, Beauty & Ownership Come Together
Welcome to Root + Ritual Scalp Lounge & Salon Suites
Root + Ritual Scalp Lounge & Salon Suites, previously Scissors & Ink Studio, is home to two unique experiences thoughtfully designed to serve both clients and beauty professionals. Clients seeking scalp health, relaxation, and hair wellness can experience luxury scalp treatments, head spa services, and personalized scalp wellness care in Maryville, Illinois. At the same time, Root + Ritual provides beautifully appointed private salon suites for independent hairstylists, PMU artists, estheticians, lash artists, piercers, and other beauty professionals who are ready to grow their business in an elevated, supportive, and professional environment.
Whether you’re here to experience transformative scalp care or you’re a beauty professional looking for a space to grow, you’re exactly where you belong.
An elevated scalp wellness experience designed to rebalance, refresh, and support healthy hair.
Step into a luxury scalp experience designed to restore balance, support healthy hair growth, and renew you from the roots out. At Root + Ritual Scalp Lounge in Maryville, IL, we specialize in elevated scalp care that blends advanced scalp analysis, intentional treatments, and spa-level relaxation.
Every service is thoughtfully personalized to your unique scalp and hair needs — whether you’re experiencing buildup, dryness, sensitivity, thinning, irritation, or simply seeking deep relaxation and ongoing maintenance.
Through a detailed consultation and microscopic scalp analysis, we take the time to understand what your scalp is showing us beneath the surface. From there, your treatment may include customized cleansing, gentle exfoliation, steam therapy, targeted scalp nourishment, and education to help you better understand how to care for your scalp between visits.
Our signature scalp treatments and head spa services are rooted in long-term scalp wellness, not fleeting trends. Each experience is designed to cleanse, rebalance, restore, and support a healthier scalp environment while giving your mind and body permission to fully relax.
This is more than a treatment — it’s a reset for your scalp, your hair, and your nervous system.
✨ Relax. Restore. Reconnect with your scalp.
Book a Scalp Treatment
Private, luxury salon suites created for artists who value independence, growth, and elevated client experiences.
Root + Ritual Scalp Lounge and Salon Suites is a luxury salon suite community created for independent beauty professionals who are ready to step into true ownership of their craft. Designed for artists who value autonomy, growth, and elevated client experiences, Root and Ritual offers fully private, beautifully curated suites where you can build, scale, and sustain your business on your own terms.
This space was intentionally created for hair stylists, PMU artists, piercing artists, lash and brow artists, and beauty entrepreneurs who want more than just a place to work — they want a professional home that reflects the quality of their services and supports long-term success. From brand independence and flexible scheduling to a polished, luxury environment your clients will love, Root and Ritual empowers you to thrive without compromise.
Here, your business is truly your own — rooted in purpose, supported by community, and elevated through intentional design.
How To Become a Salon Suite Owner
Becoming a salon suite owner at Root + Ritual is designed to be simple, supportive, and empowering. Whether you’re ready to step into full ownership or looking for a space that reflects the level of your work, our process guides you from curiosity to confidently owning your own suite—without overwhelm.

Explore our Salon Suite Space
Learn about Root + Ritual Salon Suites and see if our private, luxury suites align with your vision, services, and business goals.

Submit a Suite Inquiry Form
Submit a Suite Inquiry form to ensure it’s the right fit for your business and we will schedule a tour with you.

Move In & Build Your Brand
Secure your suite, set up your space, and step into ownership with the freedom to run your business your way.
Begin the journey of salon suite ownership today!
View Salon SuitesThink of Root + Ritual as the home for two experiences:
Root + Ritual Scalp Lounge
Luxury scalp wellness, scalp treatments, and head spa services for clients seeking healthier hair and scalp care.
Root + Ritual Salon Suites
Private salon suites for beauty professionals ready to own their space, grow their business, and serve clients independently.
One location. Two paths. A shared commitment to excellence.


Ashley Rodgers
Owner of Root + Ritual Scalp Lounge and Salon Suites
Ashley is the founder and owner of Root + Ritual Scalp Lounge & Salon Suites, a luxury beauty and wellness destination intentionally created to elevate both scalp health and beauty entrepreneurship. Rooted in purpose and built with intention, Root + Ritual was designed as a space where clients experience elevated care and beauty professionals are empowered to truly own their craft.
As a certified Scalp Specialist, she blends advanced scalp education with hands-on expertise to deliver results-driven, wellness-focused care.
With a strong background in scalp treatments and hair styling, Ashley seamlessly merges beauty, wellness, and confidence-building into every experience. Her expertise in precision hair cutting and lived-in color techniques allows her to create customized results that enhance each client’s natural beauty while supporting long-term scalp health.
What truly sets Ashley apart is her dedication to intentional care and education. Through thoughtful consultations, continued learning, and a passion for self-care, she ensures every guest leaves feeling confident, refreshed, and deeply supported. Ashley embodies the mission behind Root + Ritual Scalp Lounge & Salon Suites—to create a space where wellness, ownership, and professionalism meet with purpose.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Hear firsthand experiences from our satisfied customers.
"I made an appt for my daughter for the head spa package and I was able to get an appt with her at the last minute, so that was awesome.
They look at your scalp to determine what you need and go from there. And the treatment itself was amazing. It’s so relaxing, but you’re also treating your hair and scalp at the same time. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone."
"Ashley is professional and fun! I learned so much about scalp health and how important it is for healthy hair. During the scalp camera assessment, she explained how the scalp looks, build-up, and new hair growth. You can't help but relax during the spa treatment! The head massages and the cleaners definitely help you relax. The room is comfy and relaxing. After she blow drys your hair, it is incredible to see the difference in how clean my scalp was! I definitely would recommend Scissors & Ink for your first or next head spa!!!"
"Britany was awesome!! It was first time coming and experiencing a head spa, but wow!
It was so cool to see my scalp up close and understand how important it is to keep your scalp healthy.
The treatment itself is beyond relaxing, I couldn't help but fall asleep! Also need to mention that everything is heated and it is such a small detail I appreciate!!
I would definitely recommend coming by and experiencing the head spa! I know I can't wait to come back🤍"
"Ashley is amazing! Her head spa is so relaxing and rejuvenating. She’s knowledgeable, professional, and makes every visit incredible. A must-try if you’re looking for the best in hair and scalp care."
