Kelsey Clesen

Kelsey has always had a gift - just ask her sisters. Long before she officially entered the industry in 2016, she was already doing hair and makeup at home, naturally drawn to the art of it in a way that never really felt like a choice. It just was. After working at three well-known Chicago salons and building her clientele with impressive speed, she found her home at Meraki Room and it shows.

Kelsey is the kind of stylist who stays ahead of the curve without even trying. She has an effortless eye for what's trending, a confidence in her work that clients feel the moment they sit down, and a genuine passion for the craft that goes deeper than just technique. She's well-versed in all hair types, textures, and services - from precision cuts and custom blonding to color, bridal and formal styling, men's cuts, and everything in between. She's also certified in Keratin Complex smoothing treatments and Hairdreams Quikkies extensions. Whatever you're sitting down for, Kelsey can do it - and do it beautifully.

And if you happen to have curls? You're in especially good hands. As a curly girl herself, Kelsey has a deep personal appreciation for natural texture and a real talent for helping clients finally embrace what their hair was always meant to do.