Rob Maggart The Hair Viking

Think about how long it takes to grow hair this length 🌿

Years. Real years. Trimming the ends, being patient, saying no to the impulsive chop. So when someone with hair like this walks in and says they want to go lighter, the first job is protecting what they built.

Rob's approach was to leave a soft, natural base right at the scalp and weave lighter pieces down through the lengths. That does two things. It keeps the hair looking like it grew that way instead of looking colored, and it means the ends never get hammered with lightener over and over ☀️

Bonus for anyone who dreads the salon calendar. Because there's no solid line of color at the root, this grows out gracefully. No stripe. No panic booking at week five.

35 years as a Master Colorist gives Rob the hands to lighten long hair and keep it healthy at the same time. That's not a trick, that's experience.

Long hair, short hair, growing it out, cutting it off. All ages, all walks of life. We'd love to talk about yours 💛

📅 https://robthehairviking.com/booking
📞 (719) 602-4233
🌐 https://robthehairviking.com
📍 3313 W Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Here's how a scroll turned into a salon chair 💛

This client saw our ad on Facebook, clicked, and came in for a consult. No pressure, just a conversation with Rob about what they wanted their hair to look like. That conversation is the part most people skip, and it's the part that matters most.

What they wanted was blonde with some life in it. Not flat, not one note. So Rob built a warm honey base and wove brighter pieces through the lengths so the color catches light from every angle. Then he shaped it with soft layers and a gentle flip at the ends ☀️

Step outside into the Colorado sun and you can see every bit of that dimension. Real blonde, the kind that looks like you were born with it and just got lucky.

35 years as a Master Colorist means Rob has done this a few thousand times, but every consult still starts from zero with what YOU want. All ages, all walks of life, everybody gets the same conversation 🙌

Saw an ad? Heard about us from a friend? Just curious? Book a consult and let's talk.

📅 https://robthehairviking.com/booking
📞 (719) 602-4233
🌐 https://robthehairviking.com
📍 3313 W Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

There is something about long hair and rich color together that just hits differently. 🍷✨

This client left Rob's chair with a stunning mulberry burgundy color woven through her long, layered hair, finished with a full curled blowout that gives every section movement and bounce. Deep at the crown. Glossy through the mids. Bouncy at the ends. Every angle catching the sunlight and throwing it back as shine. 🎨

Here is what makes rich color on long hair such a special piece of work.

Long hair is one of the most demanding canvases in the entire color world. Every inch of length has to hold the same saturation. Every shift in tone has to feel intentional across the whole story. Every section has to be prepped, colored, and processed with the same care so the finished look reads cohesive from crown to ends.

That is not a small ask.

The longer the hair, the more room there is for something to go wrong. Uneven saturation shows. Tone shifts read as mistakes. Fade patterns become obvious. Landing a rich, glossy, dimensional color across long lengths takes measured technique from start to finish. ✨

Rob built her a custom mulberry burgundy with subtle magenta undertones designed to hold true from root to tip. He applied it evenly, processed it carefully, and finished it with a full curled blowout that turned every layer into bouncy dimension.

35 years as a Master Colorist gives Rob the eye and the hands for exactly this kind of full length color work. Every choice made in service of the whole picture. Every detail earning its place. 💫

Look at the way the light moves through her hair. Deep at the crown. Rich burgundy through the body. Magenta undertones peeking through where the sun catches. Bouncy, glossy waves at the ends.

Long hair, done right. Rich color, held true. Full service craftsmanship.

All ages, all walks of life welcome at the chair.

📅 https://robthehairviking.com/booking
📞 (719) 602-4233
🌐 https://robthehairviking.com
📍 3313 W Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Dark chocolate base. Vibrant red highlights flickering through like flames in the sunlight. 🔥✨

This client left Rob's chair with one of the most dramatic color combinations on the entire menu. Rich brunette holding the depth, bold red ribbons woven through the top layers and face framing sections, catching every angle of sunlight and turning it into fire. 🎨

Here is what makes high contrast red on brunette so demanding to execute.

Red on a dark base is one of the trickiest placements in the color world. The two tones sit close enough on the color wheel that they can muddy each other out if the balance is off. The red has to be saturated enough to pop against the depth of the brunette. The placement has to be intentional enough to lead the eye where you want it. The lift underneath the red has to be strong enough to let the vivid pigment land true, without stripping so much of the base that the contrast falls apart.

Every step has to be precise.

For this client, Rob placed the red highlights specifically where the light would catch them first. The top layers. The face framing sections. The pieces that flow when her hair moves. Every ribbon lifted to the right level, every vivid formula built to hold its saturation, every placement calibrated for the drama. ✨

Then came the cut and finish. Long sweeping layers to let the color story move as she moves. A full curled blowout that shapes every layer into bouncy dimension and gives the whole finish a signature Hollywood flair.

35 years as a Master Colorist gives Rob the eye and the hands for exactly this kind of high stakes color work. The kind of appointment where every choice has to land clean. 💫

Look at the way the sunlight catches her hair. The dark chocolate anchoring the depth. The vibrant red ribbons exploding through the top like flames in the wind. The bouncy curled finish bringing the whole shape to life.

Bold. Cinematic. Absolutely unforgettable.

All ages, all walks of life welcome at the chair.

📅 https://robthehairviking.com/booking
📞 (719) 602-4233
🌐 https://robthehairviking.com
📍 3313 W Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Before: faded color and grown out roots ready for a full reset.
During: the pastel processing stage most clients never get to see.
After: vibrant, dimensional royal violet with lavender ribbons catching every angle of sunlight. 💜✨

This is a full color correction, and it might be the most involved service in the entire color menu. 🎨

Here is what most people do not realize about corrections like this one.

The finished photo gets all the love. It should. But the real work happens in the middle shot. That pastel canvas you see in the second panel is the science of color correction laid bare. Rob had to strip the old color, lift the hair to the exact right level, and reveal the raw canvas underneath before he could even start building the new vivid on top.

That middle stage is where the technical craft lives.

Every strand of previous color has to come out cleanly. Every underlying tone has to be managed. The lift has to be strong enough to prepare the hair for a saturated vivid on top, but measured enough to protect the integrity of every strand. Push too hard and the hair breaks. Pull back too early and the new color will fight the old pigment underneath and never land true. ✨

The pastel shot in the middle is what a properly lifted, properly prepped, properly balanced canvas looks like right before a vivid formula transforms it into the final look.

Then came the fun part. Rob built her a custom vibrant royal violet with brighter magenta and lavender ribbons hand placed for dimension. Every tone chosen specifically for her. Every ribbon placed where it would catch the sunlight. Every detail intentional.

35 years as a Master Colorist gives Rob the eye and the hands for every single step of this journey. Reading the previous color. Planning the lift. Managing the process. Building the new formula. Landing the finished look. Nothing about a correction like this happens by accident. 💫

Look at the finished shot. Deep vibrant violet at the crown. Brighter magenta and lavender ribbons flowing through the layers. Dimensional. Glossy. Alive.

Full reset. Full transformation. Full commitment.

All ages, all walks of life welcome at the chair.

📅 https://robthehairviking.com/booking
📞 (719) 602-4233
🌐 https://robthehairviking.com
📍 3313 W Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Before: long, shaggy, ready for a change.
After: sharp, sculpted, and a completely new energy. ✂️🔥

This client walked into Rob's chair ready to leave a chapter of his hair behind. He walked out looking like a completely different version of himself. In the best possible way. ✨

Here is why this kind of men's cut transformation is such a big deal.

Going from length to a sculpted short cut is one of the boldest moves a guy can make. There is no going back once the shears start moving. The client has to trust the plan. The stylist has to deliver a shape that flatters the face and works in real life. Both people have to commit fully to the vision.

For this client, Rob delivered a clean, modern shape with real precision at every step. 🎨

Tight faded sides that blend seamlessly from the length up top down into a skin fade at the temples. Textured length on top with intentional shape and lift. A clean transition line between the two zones that reads sharp instead of harsh. Every detail intentional. Every section considered.

35 years behind the chair gives Rob the eye for exactly this kind of work. Decades of fade work across every hair type. Decades of shape building for every face shape. Decades of listening to what the client actually wants and delivering it cleanly. That kind of experience shows up in the finished cut. ✨

Guys, if you have been sitting on a big change and waiting for the right chair to trust with it, this is that chair. Whether you want a small refresh or a full reset like this client got, Rob delivers the same craft every time.

Look at the before. Look at the after. Same guy. Brand new energy.

All ages, all walks of life welcome at the chair.

📅 https://robthehairviking.com/booking
📞 (719) 602-4233
🌐 https://robthehairviking.com
📍 3313 W Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Burgundy is one of those colors that never asks for permission. It just walks into the room and owns it. 🍷✨

This client left Rob's chair with a rich burgundy red woven through with subtle violet undertones that catch the light at the crown. Long sweeping layers with a full bouncy blowout finish. The kind of color story that reads sophisticated indoors and glowing under natural light. 🎨

Here is what makes burgundy such a quietly powerful choice on the color menu.

Bright reds are showstoppers. Everyone notices them. But burgundy has this way of being just as bold while feeling more grown up, more considered, more intentional. It reads rich instead of loud. It flatters almost every skin tone because the depth in the color complements both warm and cool undertones. It ages beautifully as it grows out because the depth stays flattering even as the vibrance softens.

The catch is that burgundy is one of the hardest reds to land right.

The tone balance has to be exact. Too warm and it tips into a straight red instead of a burgundy. Too cool and it drifts into plum territory. The sweet spot lives in the exact ratio of red pigment to violet undertone, and every head of hair takes that ratio slightly differently. ✨

That is where 35 years as a Master Colorist becomes the whole difference.

Rob built her a custom burgundy formula calibrated for her hair specifically. Deep enough to feel luxurious. Vibrant enough to catch the light. Balanced with just the right amount of violet to give the color that signature wine finish that reads as burgundy from every angle instead of a straight red.

Then came the cut. Long sweeping layers designed to let every dimensional shift move when she moves. The blowout brought the whole shape to life with real bounce and full bodied movement. 💫

Look at the way the color catches the salon light. Deep at the crown. Rich through the mids. Bright pops of ruby red where the light hits the layers.

This is what a great burgundy is supposed to look like.

All ages, all walks of life welcome at the chair.

📅 https://robthehairviking.com/booking
📞 (719) 602-4233
🌐 https://robthehairviking.com
📍 3313 W Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

The men's perm is having a moment, and this is exactly why. ✂️✨

This client left Rob's chair with a defined curl pattern through the top of his hair, keeping the sides clean for contrast. Modern, textured, and completely low maintenance. He can wash, scrunch, and go, and the style is built in. 🎨

Here is what most guys do not realize about the modern men's perm.

The perm your dad remembers from the 80s is not the perm being done today. Modern formulas are dramatically gentler on the hair. Modern rod techniques produce curls that look natural instead of tight and dated. The whole service has quietly evolved into one of the most flattering, low maintenance styles in men's grooming. ✨

A great men's perm takes real precision to execute.

The rod size determines the curl pattern. Larger rods for looser waves. Smaller rods for tighter curls. Rob picks the size specifically for the look the client wants. The wrap technique determines direction, definition, and how the curls will fall once processed. The timing determines the strength of the pattern. Too short and the curl does not take. Too long and the hair suffers. Every step calibrated.

Then comes the cut. Men's perms almost always pair with a fresh shape. The sides stay cropped clean to let the curls up top do the talking. The top is left with enough length to show off the pattern. The whole finished look has to work with the client's face shape, lifestyle, and hair type. 💫

35 years behind the chair means Rob has been doing perms across every hair type imaginable. Fine hair. Coarse hair. Straight hair. Naturally wavy hair. He knows how each one responds to the process, and that knowledge is what separates a perm you love from one you wish you had not done.

Look at the finished result. Tight, defined curls with real bounce. Clean shape. Real texture. The kind of style that shows up for the day the second you get out of the shower.

Guys, if you have been curious about texture, this is the chair for that conversation.

All ages, all walks of life welcome at the chair.

📅 https://robthehairviking.com/booking
📞 (719) 602-4233
🌐 https://robthehairviking.com
📍 3313 W Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Some finishes are so good the wind cannot help but show them off. 💛✨

This client left Rob's chair with a beautifully dimensional honey blonde, mid length layers with real movement, and the kind of sweeping shape that turns a random moment in the parking lot into a magazine cover. 🎨

Here is what makes honey blonde one of the most quietly powerful colors on the menu.

Icy blondes have their moment. Platinum has its moment. But honey blonde has never once fallen out of style, because it is one of the most universally flattering colors a colorist can build. It glows under warm lighting. It reads soft under cool lighting. It flatters warm skin tones. It flatters cool skin tones. It grows out gracefully as the seasons shift.

Getting there takes real craft.

The lifting has to be measured to land in the exact honey zone. Not too warm, or the color tips into brassy. Not too cool, or the warmth gets stripped out and the whole finish reads dull. The sweet spot lives in a narrow band, and hitting it takes real experience. ✨

For this client, Rob lifted her hair to the right level, then toned her to a soft warm honey that flatters her complexion beautifully. He wove brighter blonde ribbons through the top layers for dimensional lift, kept the deeper sandy tones through the body for anchor, and cut in sweeping mid length layers that catch the light from every angle.

Then came the finish. A round brush blowout that shaped every layer into that signature sweep and flip. The kind of styling that reveals what the cut and color can actually do when they are given room to move. 💫

35 years as a Master Colorist means knowing that a color is only as good as its finish. The color has to land clean. The cut has to shape the color. The finish has to bring both to life.

Look at the way the wind caught her hair in this photo. That is what a full service appointment looks like when every step is done with care.

All ages, all walks of life welcome at the chair.

📅 https://robthehairviking.com/booking
📞 (719) 602-4233
🌐 https://robthehairviking.com
📍 3313 W Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

There is something about a full bodied blowout that makes every color story better. ✨

This client left Rob's chair with a rich chocolate brunette, long sweeping layers, and a finishing blowout that turned the entire look into something you might see in a magazine. Deep glossy color at the crown. Subtle warm undertones catching the sunlight through the mids. A full, bouncing swing at the ends that says the whole appointment was worth every minute. 🎨

Here is what makes the finishing blowout such an underrated part of a great appointment.

Cut and color get all the attention in the salon world. Both deserve it. But the finish, that final blowout that shapes and styles the hair after everything else is done, is what sends the client out feeling like they got their money's worth. A great blowout does three things at once.

First, it shapes the cut. Layers that look one way when wet look completely different when styled. The blowout reveals what the shape can really do. Every section is directed. Every layer is placed. The finished silhouette starts making sense.

Second, it brings out the dimension in the color. Flat drying leaves color reading flat. A proper round brush blowout catches the light on every strand and pulls the shine out of the finish. What looked like a nice brunette wet turns into a glowing, dimensional color story dry. ✨

Third, it gives the client the show. When they turn to look in the mirror after the blowout, they see the version of themselves they came into the chair hoping to become. That moment is what keeps clients coming back.

35 years behind the chair means Rob understands that no appointment is truly finished until the finishing step is done with care. A rushed dry after a great cut and color is a missed opportunity. A considered blowout is what turns a good appointment into a great one. 💫

Look at the bounce in her layers. The shine catching every warm undertone. The sweep and flip of every section moving together. This is what a full service appointment should look like.

All ages, all walks of life welcome at the chair.

📅 https://robthehairviking.com/booking
📞 (719) 602-4233
🌐 https://robthehairviking.com
📍 3313 W Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917