Our Team

 

Chryst Ruth:

Co-owner and hairstylist, Chryst Ruth, has an outstanding 25 years of experience. Chryst obtained her cosmetology license from Lancaster School of Cosmetology, where she also worked towards her instructor and manager licenses. Furthering her education, she received her Certification of Competency from the Pennsylvania Board of Education at Pennsylvania State University. Her curiosity and desire to better herself, her work, and relationships continues to drive her into new adventures. Chryst believes that she will never stop learning. “I am a work in progress, hopefully moving forward.” Keeping her mind in the creative mode, art is another one of her many passions. She has taken multiple courses such as pottery, sculpture, welding, and painting. She has a unique and powerful view on shapes, textures, and a vivid eye for colors of all hues. Having been married for 29 years, with her children grown and raising their own, she now spends her free time with her other half, relaxing outdoors and taking care of her garden. She is grateful for many things, including the life she has and the people around her.  

   Molly O’Malley:

Co-owner and hairstylist, Molly O’Malley, has been working in the hair industry for 14 years. After receiving her cosmetology license from Lancaster School of Cosmetology, she was hired by Chryst Ruth as her apprentice. From day one, the two seemed to hit it off just perfectly. They’re partnership at Odyssey Salon is more than just business oriented. Through their experiences, they have formed a strong professional and intellectual friendship. Together, they make Odyssey Salon an enjoyable experience for both their staff and clientele. Molly specializes in precision cutting, men’s cuts, all variations of the “bob,” finishing and blowouts. “I want to make each client feel special and able to leave with a style that requires little styling effort.” Outside of the salon, Molly spends most of her days raising her three young sons. She enjoys all types of family activities, the outdoors, and entertaining friends at home.

Cathy Duffy:

“Looking good is feeling good” is Cathy Duffy’s motto. Working as a stylist for over 28 years, she strives to meet and make a lasting impression on anyone who sits in her chair. She sees her occupation not only as a source of income, but also a place to socialize and build valued relationships. Continuing her education, she has taken multiple classes throughout Pennsylvania. Cathy specializes in cutting, styling, highlighting, and most importantly, being a good listener. Outside of the salon, she is very family oriented, and enjoys every chance she gets to cheer for her sons’ accomplishments. She also enjoys cooking, singing in church, and morning walks with her boxer, Riley.

 

Kate Brown:

Empire Beauty School graduate, Kaitlin Brown, has been working as a hair stylist for 7 years. Intrigued by vast possibilities, she enjoys being creative with the color process and considers it one of her strengths. When given the opportunity, Kate loves the process of a drastic transformation. Aside from hair,she is also one of the few experienced body-waxing specialists in Lancaster, offering services to both men and women. Outside of the salon, you will find Kate spending time with her high school sweetheart, wrapping herself up into a good book, playing card games, or crafting up a new cross-stitch project. Being very goal oriented, she strives to have fun, yet successful in her career and ultimately be proud of everything she does in her life.

 

 Stephanie Kline:

“Blondes may have more fun but redheads are remembered.” Making up only two percent of the U.S population, they are too extraordinary to be ignored. Your experience with Odyssey’s natural redhead, Stephanie Kline, can be described just the same: memorable. Although soft spoken at first, don’t let her fool you! This ball of fire has a lot of heart and soul. Recently winning second place in Raylon’s Creative Color Contest, Stephanie is passionately driven to show the world what she can do. Specializing in women’s cuts, creative color, and special occasion designs, this is the perfect stylist for anyone trying to think outside the box!

 

     Erin K. Dunn:

Originally from Texas, you better believe this girl knows something about BIG hair! Teasing perfectionist, Erin K. Dunn, brings a lot of funk and style to Odyssey Salon. Although personally drawn to more textured styles, she also loves to create a smooth and sleek look. Receiving a service with Erin is not only refreshing but also educational. She understands that not everyone is familiar with the tools and styling methods of the hair industry, and enjoys educating her clients so that they can perfect the “fresh salon look,” even at home. Aside from hair, Erin is also Odyssey’s licensed brow boutique specialist. She believes that every client deserves respect and her full attention. “My job is not complete until there is a smile of satisfaction on my clients face.” Outside of the salon, Erin enjoys painting, sculpting her “munnys” (vinyl dolls), and spending time with her family and friends. Although never bearing her own, her two cats, Hubert Cumberdale and Marjory Stewart-Baxter, are her children.

 Kayla Mathues:

Gaining a broad source of inspiration and education through her travels while assisting celebrity hair stylists, Kayla Mathues uses her experiences to her advantage. She strongly believes in continuing her education to ensure up-to-date style and product knowledge, which is essential in educating each of her clients so that they can easily maintain their new do. She enjoys any opportunity to meet new clients and give them a style that will compliment their inward and outward beauty, so that they feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. Although she can easily relate to all types of people, she believes it’s important to always carry your own voice. “Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary” - by Sir Cecil Beaton.

Ashley Mirtaghavi:

(Biography coming soon!)

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Derr- Biography coming soon!

 

 

 

 

 

Chloe Quiambao- Biography coming soon!