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What’s in Mara Roszak’s Bag?

August 03, 2025
Photos by: Michael Anaya & Mara Roszak

Welcome to our Summer Suitcase Series, where we’re catching up with brand founders about their summer plans and what they’re bringing along. Today, we’re joined by Mara Roszak; she’s a celebrity hairstylist, the co-owner of Mare Salon in West Hollywood, and the founder of chic hair care company RŌZ. “I don't do much to my hair or skin, but my daily comforts make me feel the most at home.”, she says. Keep reading for more on Mara's low-lift travel routine, plus which Oak products she's currently loving.

Do you have any travel plans this summer?
We love taking shorter road trips with the family, to Ojai for example. I travel so much for work that relaxation for me is being at home or avoiding airports, mostly!
What’s your approach to self-care while traveling?
Making sure that my skincare and hair care routines are maintained. I always pack my RŌZ Mini Essentials Kit of Foundation Shampoo, Foundation Conditioner, Milk Hair Serum, and Santa Lucia Styling Oil. Also, my Oak Essentials Nourishing Cleansing Milk and Microbiome Balancing Deodorant. I don't do much to my hair or skin, but my daily comforts make me feel the most at home.
Are you more of a packing minimalist or maximalist?
Minimalist. Post COVID, I weirdly am still slightly out of packing practice, even though I've traveled the world since. I can't be bothered to weigh myself down with any non-essentials.
As a founder, what’s one lesson you always come back to?
Trusting my gut! On people and on key decisions.
Is summer a time for you to slow down—or do it all?
Summer is a great time for me to “catch up”, which feels good. It's a generally slower time with on-set work, so I feel like I can finally get ahead.

Mara's Packing List

1. Oak Essentials Microbiome Balancing Deodorant: I love this deodorant because it’s clean yet rooted in performance. It feels like a small daily luxury and is incredibly dependable.  

2. Oak Essentials Moisture Rich Balm: Moisture Rich Balm is a total indulgence. It’s intensely hydrating but not greasy, and it gives my skin a glow that I love. I especially adore it as a hydration boost in the summer, when my skin is feeling dry from sun exposure and needs a little extra TLC.  

3. Oak Essentials Perfecting Body Scrub: This is the best because it feels like a spa treatment in the shower. My favorite products are ones that elevate my daily routine and turn them into rituals, and this is one of my very favorites.  

Mara's Packing List

4. RŌZ Willow Glen Pre-Wash Treatment Oil: In the summer, our Willow Glen Treatment Oil is an absolute must-have for me. It gives my hair the extra hydration it’s craving during these hotter months. And I always use any excess oil on my body. We love something that's dual-purpose while traveling! 

5. RŌZ Evergreen Style Cream: This is the perfect product for on-the-go because it’s incredibly multipurpose. I use Evergreen to define my waves or create a slick updo. That versatility is so useful.  

6. RŌZ The Mini Essentials Kit: Of course, my RŌZ Mini Essentials Kit always accompanies me when I'm away from home.  

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