221 Main St. Suite E
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714.969.7199
714.969.7133

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10am – 9pm
Wednesday 10am – 8pm
Thursday 10am – 9pm
Friday 10am – 7pm
Saturday 10am – 7pm
Sunday CLOSED

Doris Farinacci, 52, Santa Ana fulltime primary

I have been going to the salon for probably about 7-8 months maybe longer. My daughter and I walked down past the salon on the way to Starbucks for coffee at night. We always looked in the window and thought, “what a cool place.”
I get Beliage, a kind of weave but she paints it into my hair. When it grows out you don’t get the sharp line (like with other techniques) so it looks more natural.
I love the products that they use and I love the way Meleesa cuts because it moves with you.
The whole ambience is fun and upbeat, and that’s how Meleesa is. She goes to New York to study all of this great stuff and comes back always learning new styles.



Kelly Strodl, 27, Foothill Ranch

Ever since I started with Meleesa the Salon my hair has been different, tamed and still me in a way I never thought would be possible without major chemicals.
I personally appreciate the time and attention she spends on every detail, making sure that each session is more than just getting a cut and being sent on my way.
Each time I come in, as busy as my day is before and after each visit to Meleesa, I plop down in that vinyl orange seat and easily forget everything else on my plate.
An aromatherapy scalp massage always seems like her way of non-verbally telling the customer that whatever hectic schedule you bring into the shop, it can be checked at the door - like an unneeded coat – just breath in the essential oils and be in the moment.
Almost always opting for a simple straight-edged razor over the traditional set of cutting shears, Meleesa has a way of shaping my curls that pulls the layers together around my face while keeping each lock distinct.
I never leave a session without Meleesa offering some bit of advice in combating the daily unruliness of my coarse locks. So many tricks! And she openly imparts this wisdom so that her customers can take it home and make it part of your daily routine.



Kevin Lawrence, 25, Huntington Beach

My roommate and I moved in when this space was still empty. One thing I’ve noticed when it opened, Meleesa is always adding new things to the shop, art, jewelry, new techniques. Plus she holds a lot of events that are great ways to get the local community in. A lot of her energy comes with the charity work that she does, incorporating that into the business plans something that benefits the salon in a major way.
I had been to Costa Rica before and Meleesa and I found that common bond. Living right down the street, I’ve had a good opportunity to watch the salon grow. Every time you come in, it’s a very welcoming atmosphere. She’s really creative as far as haircutting goes. Most guys go the barber shop or Supercuts routes, which is what I did for years. She trouble shoots on thing I can improve on, tons of recommendations. It’s more than the typical guy thing offered at other salons.
You can tell that she loves her work.

Lauren Gegan, 25, Paulo Alto

While Lauren lived in the OC for about a year she visited the salon frequently, finding that only Meleesa could get a color and cut decent enough for a night out on the town the moment she stepped out the salon’s front door.“I moved back up to the Bay area recently. I tried a few new places and got really nervous. They would look at my hair and say it would be really complicated. I thought ‘with Meleesa this was never complicated.’”So to alleviate the issue Lauren flies down about every three months to visit with friends and make a stop at Meleesa the Salon.“I can come in and know I am going to walk out looking really beautiful,” she said. “Other places I would walk out and they would say “wait a week and the color will fade.”

Tiffany Findley, 40, Long Beach

I’ve been with Meleesa for years, since before she opened her salon. I worship the ground this girl walks on…from her approach and energy to her business acumen and how she approaches all she does. She knows my hair, works with it and gets to know it personally. I’ve got long, course, somewhat frizzy hair, and if I didn’t do anything to my hair that’s what it would look like. Meleesa completely tames the beast. She solves the problem I have been trying to solve for years, how to taper it around my face. I’ve been to a lot of salons in L.A. and they all make me feel really used. Not Meleesa; she just completely brings me down and mellows me out.
I remember the first time I walked in, we sat down and started talking and she started picking my hair apart. She colored it, washed it, cut and dried it, and then says “hmm, I guess I should have asked you what you wanted.” And I am so paranoid with my hair, but it never even crossed my mind. It’s truly the most organic experience with out any of it being forced or contrived. It’s just this little Shangri-la.

Courtney Noelle Maddox

I have to tell you that it has been a while since I came in to have my hair done. I called RANDOMLY on a Saturday night. You squeezed me in with Ashley! IT HAS BEEN AGES SINCE I HAVE GOTTEN A HAIR CUT THAT I LOVE, AND WELL ASHLEY DID AN AMAZING JOB!!!!!!! For some reason we connected and I had her stylize and trusted her opinion. She gave me one of the best hair cuts I have ever gotten. This is a huge compliment considering I haven’t been able to find someone in the LA or OC for years since my Friend Missy left to NY. She use to cut and style my hair for many years. She is an amazing stylist and no one has compared since she left. Well let me tell you I am very happy to report Ashley is the next big thing! I got so many compliments on my hair this week and love it. It is super cute and easy to style and I feel great! Although it was a little out of my budget the cut is worth it and I feel like a million dollars! (Perfect considering I am turning 30 this week) Anyhow Ashley did a wonderful job and I will be back to have her style my look again! The best part I just had her do what she does best and trusted her to give me the look that she felt would fit me best. She did a great job! Thanks again and I will be in again!