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Something Borrowed, something blue… Let Tara style your bridal ‘do’

20 Apr

Our talented stylist Tara is our Bridal expert here at Meleesa the Salon in downtown Huntington Beach. Tara’s passion for styling continues to drive her to create unique and one of a kind  up dos and styles. From vintage bridal to chic, she will customize a hairstyle to fit your personality. Check out some images from our latest bridal hair shoot. We ventured out to the equestrian center here in Huntington Beach to capture some boho chic wedding hair. Uniting forces with: ‘What A Betty’  accessories, makeup artist Marie Yeretzian (also from Meleea the Salon), and Stephanie James bridal gown designer and photographer, we spent a wednesday afternoon collaborating to show off some of the best bridal hair work here in Orange County.

Tara’s vision for this particular style was beach/Grecian inspired. We are SO proud to show you these photos. Look how effortlessly beautiful our bride looks in these stunning images…

5 Quick & Easy Braid Styles For Long Hair

29 Jan

Hello internet friends!

Do you have long hair? Does it take you hours to try to style your hair in the morning? Do you feel your hair looks the same every day, and needs something new?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this video is for you! In this video our stylist Tara will show you how to create a polished look for everyday wear in  less than 5 minutes time.

Watch this video and learn how to get your braid on!

If you are interested in a one-on-one styling lesson and you live near downtown Huntington Beach, Ca, you can make an appointment to come in to Meleesa the Salon by calling 714-969-7199 or just pop in for a visit @ 221 Main St Huntington Beach, Ca 92648

Makeover Challenge 2012

10 Sep

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This is what Brittany had to write regarding Team 1′s challenge:

So with our Makeover challenge model we choose to go with a vintage look. This was a look that really inspired Tara and Brittany. To achieve this style we went though and did a heavy highlighting over a span of two appointments. The tones we were going for were soft and creamy blondes. To enhance Denise’s hair and give it fullness and length we put in some amazing extensions. The next step was to blend Denise’s hair with the extensions by adding some gorgeous layering. The final stage of this amazing journey was the photo shoot where we had so much fun. To prep Denise’s hair for the shoot we put her hair in glamorous curls and created the “S” shape in front of her face, and to finish some beautiful makeup. This vintage glam look is definitely Brittany and Tara’s favorite style. With wine colored lips, the final look of our makeover was very exotic and fun.

This is what Veruska had to write regarding Team 2′s challenge:

This is our lovely model Rachael O Neill . I have to say that Heather and I enjoyed working on her..She’s a lot of fun .

So to first start off when it came to Rachael, transformation wasn’t the word that came to mind , it was more like enhance . Enhance the natural beauty that is Rachael. Yet at the same time, it would be fun to take a daring approach to her .

First we started off by cutting several inches off .wasn’t to sure where we were going Togo  with it , but her awesome bone structure and jawline it would nt do her justice not showing that off . Finished it off by giving her a heavy Bang to bring out those gorgeous eyes of hers .

When it came to her color I definitely didn’t want to do anything cliche on her like the lighter double processed procedures . Where to go where to go ? Heather and I have been collaborating ideas about turning her into a red head , but in the end with her haircut being dramatic , we decided on richening her natural gorgeous dark hair with an array of beautiful red and auburn shades to . I approached this technique with using foils and  different color creations with various deep red shades . Finished off by using a hi shine all over gloss revealing in the end deep jeweled  luxurious tones throughout her hair .

When it came to products Rachael’s hair is fine textured but has lots of it . Sounds familiar?
The two aspects of styling that we wanted to focus on Rachael’s hair were volume and texture . Texture is needed to support the volume we created .
The following products are as follows
Kevin Murphy Bodybuilder mousse and Kevin Murphy Anti Gravity spray were used to create mass volume while Kevin Murphy Hair Resort spray went in created texture to support the volume that is in the hair . The result was movement and versatility .

We also wanted a street chic look for her , and wanted to see the fun that we could have combining edge to her outfit without taking away the femininity that she so naturally exudes

The makeup itself was amazing, again going back to enhancing and bringing out Rachael’s gorgeous features .

Standing back looking at the end result . We thought to ourselves …
Enhancement has taken a backseat .
Not only did transformation take place but the word that came to mind was luminous ….
Thank you Rachael for being our muse .

Muse of the Day: Jamie

23 Jul

Name: JAMIE

What you love to do:

Entrepreneur and Interior Designer owner of Jonathon’s Coastal Living

IF you could have anyone’s hairstyle for a day who would that be?

Meleesa’s short pink hair or any of her endless styles

What service are you getting done today?

Total uplift, Balayage to spice my blonde summer hair and a new fun cut with lots of movement

How so you feel about your hair with all this stuff on right now?

I feel like Lady GAGA with a crazy headdress costume

What is you favorite Era?

Right Now

What is your best of worst hair memory?

When I let my sister in law dyed my hair 10 years , lets say I never will do it again!

Why do you love getting your hair done?

I feel a million times sexier when Im done. Also as a new mom it makes me feel taken care of and pampered!