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Summer is officially here – both in Orange County and at Meleesa the Salon. Whether or not you’re on ‘summer break’, we know your schedule is filling up fast. As you plan your next several months, be sure to pencil in the events below in addition to your regular salon appointments. There’s always something going on here at Meleesa The Salon!

**Because we value your business, mention this newsletter at your next visit and receive 15% off all merchandise in the Luna Mia Boutique**

Paige Lowe at Meleesa The Salon

On June 15th, we were delighted to host our lovely client and local artist, Paige Lowe, showcasing her latest collection of art photography.  Check out these photos of Paige and her breathtaking work.  For more information on Paige, visit www.paigelowephoto.com

Announcing New Salon Hours

As of July 11, Meleesa The Salon’s hours will be as follows:

Monday 10-8

Tuesday 10-9

Thursday 10-8

Friday and Saturday 10-7

Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays

***Please note that we’ll be closed on Saturday, August 6 in order to avoid the high volume of traffic that will occur during the US Open of Surfing***

COMING SOON…

Makeover Challenge

The stylists are already hard at work planning the next Makeover Challenge.  As in past years, three teams of stylists will make over three clients, with the winner chosen on September 1 by votes tallied on the Meleesa The Salon’s Facebook page and website. Stay tuned for more info on when to vote for your favorite transformation.

Breast Cancer Cut-a-thon

On August 14th, Join Meleesa and the team in the fight against breast cancer by attending or 3rd  ‘Cut-a-thon’.  Created in support of close friend and client Leanne Voight’s mother who is proud to be going on two plus years cancer free, the Cut-a-thon will run from 10 am-3pm and will feature the following specials: $20 dry haircuts, $10 brow shaping, $15 conditioning treatments, $35 blow drys and 15% off all products.  Book early as space will fill up quickly. We will be hosting a little fair at the Surf Museum parking lot, with music, children’s fun games, food, booths for retail in luo of a donation for sales to be donated to the walk. We are opening this invitation to anyone that wants to participate and has any kind of crafty retail to be sold, art, music and any other way you can contribute, please contact Meleesa at 714-969-7199 ad we will see how we can get you involved

Luna Mia Boutique

Looking for that perfect gift, or maybe just a little something to indulge yourself now that summer is upon us?  Stop by the fabulous new Luna Mia Boutique at Meleesa The Salon, where there’s something for everyone.  From beautiful jewelry to fabulous straw totes, you’ll have a hard time not picking up something the next time you’re in the salon.  Just in: maxi skirts and dresses, summer tops, Lisa Michelle necklaces (www.shop.lisamichellecollection.com), our delightful candles that burn for 85+ hours. great earrings and so much more. Find unique gift ideas starting at $9.00

Introducing Bliss Room at Meleesa The Salon

A space of relaxation and rejuvenation located just above the salon. Receive 20% off any spa service on the month of July. Call the salon for further info on services and to book your appointment today. Some of our favorites, facial lymphatic massage, peels and waxing services!

Meleesa’s July Top Three Favorites:

1) Core Power Yoga!!! One free week and get your workout and YOGA on!!

2) Checking out Red Jen Fords great nutritional insight, wise words as she supports and runs a Farmer’s Market and joining her delightful cooking classes. A great time to have date with yourself or a loved one.L earn about amazing ingredients while sipping Vino, what a treat!

www.redjenford.com

3) My new tinted SPF by AYUR-MEDIC, protects my skin and keeps a great tint so my makeup can stay on longer, with a more natural feel! Get it at our Bliss Room.

Meleesa’s Travels

Hola! As you all know education is my #1. This month, Leigh and I will be traveling to San Francisco for a color class. Stay tuned for more…

Check this event out!

Curly Hair Tips:

1 – Start by using a curl supportive shampoo and conditioner, they normally are specially formulated to hydrate and revive curls. Meleesa recommends, Curl Conscious by bumble and bumble

2 – Using a masque to revive and awaken curls is a great weekly must! Curl masque for sure Meleesa’s pick

3 – Always comb our curls with a wide tooth comb in the shower meanwhile the conditioner is on, this will prevent the curls from starting to frizz.

4 – Wrap you hair on a towel and get all the excess moisture out.

5 – Unwrap the hair and shake loosely avoiding breaking the curls up. “remember curls like to live in families, if you separate them they get unhappy and Frizz!” Meleesa explains

6 – Apply Curl Creme by bumble and bumble , squeeze about a quarter size of creme ( size depends on how thick and long the hair is) this is for shoulder length hair moderate density. Work the creme on your palms and distribute root to ends, don’t forget the bottom of the hair so get in there gently.

7 – Start by separating hair and twirling curls, we do this to break the natural pattern and loosen the curl, if you want to tighten the curl twirl tighter. (use your finger like when you think to hard and twist your hair around your finger)

8 – Scrunch with a towel to remove excess moisture and pump curl up.

9 – Air dry for a softer look or diffuse for more dramatic look

10 – Enjoy and embrace your Curls! All curls are unique, this are a few tips to help you out, if you want more information and want to learn how to work with your unique curls, make an appointment today with Meleesa 714-969-7199

Call the salon for more information on curl line.

Kali Jones – Circa
I have a client at the Cannes Film Festival right now and she asked me how to do her own Red Carpet Look. We stared by applying surf spray all over and brilliantine at the ends. Then blew the hair out section by section. From there we used Spray de Mode and curled with a 1 inch iron leaving the last inch of hair out. After it was complete we broke it down, applied some powder, shook it and finished with classic. Her hair was as big as her smile!

Samantha Shafer – The Loft Hair Design
I Love using the Curl Conscious Holding Foam as a root boost in the crown!! It gives the extra hold I need for a voluptuous blowout without the weight all over the hair.

Amanda Bowes – Rumors Salon
I love using Hair Powder with Sumowax for styling men’s short hair!

Here at Meleesa the Salon:

-Grooming Crème and Surf Spray for awesome beachy texture.

-Leave In (rinse out) and DeFrizz for a gorgeous, frizz-free and humidity resistant blow out with tons of shine.

-Mix Sumotech with Tonic Lotion for an easier application.

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Here at Meleesa the Salon we strive to offer our clients the newest and best services available. We are proud to announce a new service called “Brazilian Blowouts” that helps tame wild, frizzy, and curly hair. We love it so much we wanted to share some info about it that we found in this blog: 

So, I’m friends with celebrity hairstylist Andy LeCompte on Facebook, and I noticed the other day that he posted a link to Nicole Richie’s blog, where she was raving about a new hair treatment she gets at Andy’s salon. I had to message him right away and get the scoop for you!

I did a little (okay, huge, by blog standards) Q&A with Andy and Liz, the stylist at his salon who gives Nicole her Brazilian treatments. Here ya go, girlfriends:

Can you explain to our readers what exactly a Brazilian blowout is, and how it’s different from Japanese straightening?Liz: The Brazilian Blowout is different from Japanese straightening and other Brazilian straighteners because it doesn’t completely straighten the hair. The hair still has plenty of volume and body and can still be worn curly or wavy. The Brazilian just softens whatever curl or wave you have. If the hair is air dried without a blow dryer, it will still have wave or curl but no frizz. On the flip side, if you want to blow dry your hair straight, you can do that, without a brush, in a fraction of the amount of time it would have taken without the Brazilian. Also, with other methods, there is a line of demarcation, meaning that when new hair grows in, it is curly/ wavy while the rest of the hair is straight. This blowout method washes away with time and is diffused, so there is no noticeable difference between new hair and treated hair. Other methods also have harsh chemicals in them like formaldehyde. The Brazilian Blowout does NOT have formaldehyde in it. And none of the chemicals in it are carcinogenic.

Other than Nicole, which of your other celebrity clients are doing this?Andy: I know Ashley Tisdale has come in for it, and also Lindsay Lohan. I’m sure many more are doing it, and even more will be soon. It’s still rather new and is suddenly catching on, primarily because of the new formaldehyde-free formulation. I have only recently started recommending to my clients because of that, and because I know what results they can expect.

What’s the process of getting this done like?It’s relatively simple compared to other Brazilian straighteners and Japanese straightening methods. The hair is washed with a clarifying shampoo, solution is applied, the hair is dried, I flat iron the hair to seal in the solution, rinse the solution out, apply a conditioning mask and blow dry. The entire treatment takes 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on how much hair the client has.

Can you describe the results a little more for us?Liz: It literally gives everyone “wash and wear” hair. It allows clients to have freedom to enjoy activities they may have in the past because they didn’t want to get their hair wet and have to spend an hour redoing it. You’re no longer a slave to your hair. You can do whatever you want–work out, swim–without having to think about not getting your hair wet, because you know you will be able to make it look great in 15 minutes with just a simple blow dry. The treatment simply washes away over time and your hair returns to its normal state, so if you don’t like it, you don’t have to worry about having to cut all your hair off to get rid of it. The Brazilian Blowout lasts for up to 3 months.

Nicole’s blog was quite an endorsement! Andy: Despite being a new mom with a very busy schedule, for the first time in her life she can come out of the shower and do nothing to her hair. For Nicole in the past, washing her hair was always a process that took at least an hour. So being able to get out of the shower and do nothing and just let her hair air dry is a real privilege.