After watching this video, Meleesa recommends as a volumizing mousse, to use Thickening Spray by Bumble and Bumble, or Styling Creme for more volume and expand. Also to finish up use a Hairspray like Does it All or Spray de MOde, to smooth out and protect from humidity. When Back combing use a boar bristle brush like Mason Pearson or Denman to create that soft puff effect.
Feb
4
Team 1: Meleesa and Ashley
Challenge: Lee
It is impossible to say enough good things about Meleesa and the salon, or should I say “community” that she has created. I have been a client of Meleesa’s for many years now and up until recently I have never been brave enough to take risks with my hairstyle. One of the best things about my experiences at Meleesa is that no matter how much or how little I choose to do for a haircut I always leave there feeling stylish.
When Melessa told me about the makeover challenge I was so excited. It was time to try something completely out of my comfort zone. I put my trust into the hands of Melessa and Ashley and the results…FABULOUS! My new look gets me compliments on a daily basis and I am so glad that I let them work their magic because it was a success and I have bangs for the first time in my life!
On a personal note, I just love going into the salon. Everyone is so friendly and it does feel like a true neighborhood small business with big city style. I wouldn’t go anywhere else! Lee Ann Salkowitz
Team 2: Veruska
Challenge : Betsy
Team 3: Adrienne and Jess
Challenge: Parissa
I am so thankful to know all of the gals at Meleesa The Salon! These girls are talented artists and stylists who have so much passion for what they do! I have been going to Meleesa The Salon for about a year and am always recommending it to friends and family! A little over a year and a half ago I had to make a choice to better my life, my health, and my overall being. So, what did I do? I ran out and bought a pair of running shoes and started walking and then running by the beach.I needed to be the best Parissa I could be. I also took control of my eating habits and focused on foods that would help me and not hurt me. With time it paid off and shortly there after I met the sweet girls at Meleesa The Salon. Going to Meleesa’s was such a perk and reward. Each time I left the salon, I left with a smile. I truly began to get my spring back in my step. Everyone who leaves the salon leaves with a smile!!! I have personally observed this.
People on the streets would notice the smile and true happiness on my face and say hello and compliment my looks. I felt so good, like a princess! It helped to bring the encouragment in my life that I so needed. When Adrienne and Jessica approached me about the makeover challenge I was super thrilled! I love a challenge and this was yet another chance to experience something amazing! I went home and danced around my living room and couldn’t believe that I had been selected. Adrienne and Jessica who I like to call “Team Awesome” did just that! They are two awesome artists who have hearts of gold! Their time, dedication, and collaborative efforts produced what you see in my after photo. If there is someone that has truly been touched by this makeover challenge, I would say it is me. Thanks Adrienne and Jessica for making a difference in my life and for bringing back the smile on my face. By the way, can I say it was sooo much fun doing the hair, make up, tan, and photos!!! Wow! What an experience! If I could, I’d do it again and I’d want it the exact same way! I wouldn’t change a thing
Photography: www.jimkennedyphotographers.com
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Dec
2
Meleesa recently worked the Diane’s Swimwear “Holiday 2009” photo shoot. To create these soft tousled looks all it takes are four bumble products: styling lotion, surf spray, spray de mode and hair powder. The best part about these styles is they are all adaptations of the basic ‘beach hair’ style. Follow the instructions below to create the basic style and each adaptation.
Day One: The basic beach wave.
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After showering, towel dry hair until it is just damp. |
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Take a small amount of grooming crème into your palm and work it into hair from roots to ends. |
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Follow that by spraying surf spray throughout hair and working it through the hair with your fingers. |
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Now blow-dry hair. If you have a diffuser, use it to enhance natural wave. But if not just blow-dry your hair without using a round brush. Flip upside-down to enhance volume at roots, directing the air at the roots while pulling hair away from scalp. |
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Once hair is dry use a small barrel curling iron to enhance the basic wave you have started. Take ½-inch sections of hair and wrap it around the curling iron, starting at the roots and working out to the ends. Hold hair around iron until you have created desired amount of wave (will vary depending on iron used and temperature). Switch the direction that you wrap the hair around the iron to enhance the ‘natural’ look of the wave. |
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Finish the style by spraying spray de mode over curls and using fingers to create separation in the wave. |
Day Two: Adding a braid ‘headband’.
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Use curling iron to add curl (assuming hair has flattened out a bit. Or, if your hair is freshly showered, follow steps above. |
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Using a comb, create a side part wherever you want the braid to begin. Then separate a strip of hair starting at the part that goes all the way to your ear. If you want a thicker braid then separate out a wider band of hair. Thinner braid? Thinner strip. |
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Start out by spraying the hair with hair powder to create some grit and eliminate any excess shine. Then starting at the side part, begin to french braid until you have reached just above your ear. Secure the braid with bobby pins above your temple. |
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To create the ‘undone’ look seen in the photo, use your fingers to lightly pull at the parts of the braid making them slightly uneven. Spray the finished look with spray de mode to secure the look. |
Day Three: Creating a twist ‘headband’.
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Start by spraying hair lightly with hair powder to eliminate any excess shine and to refresh your hair. Then add more wave using a curling iron if desired. |
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Undo the French braid and spray that section of hair with hair powder. Then, staying close to scalp, wrap the same section of hair away from forehead. Secure the twist with bobby pins above temple. |
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Pull hair back into a loose ponytail or bun, leaving stray pieces out of the hair tie. |
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Finish look with spray de mode. |
Day Four: Sultry updo with twist headband.
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It is time for more surf spray! Undo ponytail (not twist!) and spritz all over, lightly, with surf spray. Allow hair to dry and then spray lightly with hair powder. |
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Use curling iron to refresh your wave. Your hair may look a little messy, but that is exactly what you want! |
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Reform the twist headband you created in the day three look. Then on the opposite side of your side part gather hair into a messy side bun securing with bobby pins. You want the bun to sit level with your ear. Once you have secured the bun (make sure it is sturdy!) Pull at the bun to loosen it and make it a bit more messy. |
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Once you have achieved the desired look, secure with spray de mode, and make sure those bobby pins feel tight! |
You can spice up any of these styles by adding smaller loose braids throughout the look, or by adding a decorative clip.
Book one now, or check prices at 714-969-7199.
Oct
15
Hey everyone! Addiction cosmetics NV is now here! WE are having a celebration. We want to invite all you and your friends to a night of beauty! Free cocktails an light appetizers, Friday night fun, Dj and the most important HAir styles ( updo’s, down do’s, curls, waves) and makeup Touchups. Come here at Meleesa the Salon from 7-9pm and get Glamed up for this Friday night on us!
Oct
9
does it all
The ultimate session working spray - it gives light hold and subtle degrees of control, plus it helps hair respond to heat tools and gives grip for easier styling.
Who: Anyone (everyone who’s anyone - it’s a backstage darling of the pros).
When: Anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion, during styling - layer it on - it’s nearly impossible to use too much.
How: Hold about 10 inches away from hair and spray in fluid, even strokes; when using with heat tools, separate hair into sections and mist each just prior to contact; to finish, apply evenly to dry and styled hair and build as many layers as you need.
spray de mode
A multi-dimensional styling tool - it gives flexible hold, workability, exceptional memory and can take heat & repeated brushing - on supermodels and non-supermodels alike.
Who: Anyone.
When: Excellent while styling dry hair with heat tools or as a flexible finishing spray.
How: Hold about 10 inches away from hair and spray in fluid, even strokes; when using heat tools, separate hair into sections and mist each just prior to contact; to finish apply evenly to dry and styled hair.
classic hairspray
A modern rendition of traditional hairspray, but with a subtle sheen and softness that brushes out like a breeze.
Who: Anyone.
When: After styling to finish and set.
How: Hold about 10 inches away from hair and spray in fluid, even strokes to apply evenly to dry and styled hair or to touch up specific areas.
Sep
7
Are you still desperately trying to create the perfect amount of volume to your dull tired hair? Well now the Bumble and bumble. thickening family has a new cool sidekick for the extra “oomph” we all need.
Buy any three thickening products and receive a limited time 15% off of each one! We are so impressed with this product we wanted to get it into your hands as soon as possible.
For the secret to the “serum” watch below.
Aug
29
Hair Extensions, now a days, come in all sorts of price ranges, don’t let the price make the decision for you. Meleesa has investigated this important topic to help you in your decision making so that you educate yourself when making your beauty investment. Meleesa has been around the hair extension world for 7 years now and has seen many extensions come and go and here are some of the tips and secrets you need to know and that many hair dressers won’t have the time to tell you.
Are Extensions just for length?
Hair extensions are not only for length, for some of us extensions mean long hair. Meleesa wants to clarify that extensions are not only for length, they are ideal for fullness. What we mean by fullness is they add body and thickness to limp and fine hair. Color is another creative way to enhance and add tones blondes, darks and funky hair colors to your hair without damage. You can definitely achieve length too! You may already have long hair, and may feel that is not getting as long as you wish so extensions would be ideal to add fullness and strength to that long hair. If you had an oops with a haircut, hair extensions are the perfect way to correct any hair challenge. Bangs too short? Add some hair extensions.
How to pick the right hair quality
There are all types of hair on the market; be very careful when picking the hair.
Things you want to ask for:
Is the hair Remy?
Remy Hair is not always virgin hair, once virgin hair has been colored or chemically processed in any way short of removing the cuticles it is referred to as Remy. Remy Hair can be categorized under ‘premium’, as far as hair quality is concerned. Remy Hair has its cuticle intact and running in the same direction, “unidirectional cuticle”, to prevent tangling. The cuticles protect the hair from damage and gives the hair its natural look.
Remy hair is great and you can also consider hair that has never been chemically treated to remove its pigment.
Check out some of our extension clients below!
If you are interested in talking about extensions with Meleesa or any of our other stylists feel free to set up a free consultation so that there will be no mystery to this process.
Call the salon at 714-969-7199
Mention this post and receive $100 off your total extension service cost!**
** total purchase of $600 or more.
Aug
13
Everyone has seen those treacherous wedding photos from the 80’s and 90’s. Big hair, big sleeves, BIG mistake! Weddings are a special event that you want to look back on and enjoy the memories, rather than cringe at the bad hair and makeup you chose.
Many brides make the mistake of not thinking hair and makeup are an important part of getting married, but they will regret that decision in 10 to 15 years! Meleesa the Salon offers many different packages and VIP treatments to not only pamper you on your special day, but to create that timeless, beautiful, and unique look you want.
You want a salon that specializes in weddings and can cater to your needs. Packages have options that can include hair ranging from blowouts to updos, airbrush makeup, airbrush tanning, and permanent or temporary hair extensions to create length!
Our stylists will create an amazing customized look for you by meeting with you in a complimentary consultation to discuss your dream look. Bridal hair and makeup trials are also available so you can see what works and what doesn’t.
Meleesa the Salon is well connected in the Bridal community in Los Angeles and Orange County and can even introduce you to great photographers or dress makers.
We are here for you and would love to meet with you! Call the Salon and set up a meeting with any of our stylists. And check out some of our work below!
Jul
1
A ponytail for summer is far from revolutionary—neither, for that matter, is a bun. But we’re always inspired when we see an updated version that somehow makes these classic hair-off-the-neck styles look fresh and sexy. Case in point: the pony/bun combo shown on Bumble and Bumble’s press release for their limited-edition Bandball (literally, a ball of 100 overlapping hair elastics.) The look is grungy-cool, like something Kate Moss/Sienna Miller/Taylor Momsen would wear. So, of course, we want it, too. Bumble and Bumble hairstylist Jimmy Paul gave me the exclusive how-to:
