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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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.

Day Two: Adding a braid ‘headband’.

Day Three: Creating a twist ‘headband’.

Day Four: Sultry updo with twist headband.

You can spice up any of these styles by adding smaller loose braids throughout the look, or by adding a decorative clip.

 But any way you look at it, this is a great way to extend your style, look great, and save time!

 Looking for more tips or want to learn how to do this with a stylist? Make an appointment with Meleesa or any of our other stylists for a styling lesson and learn how to creatively reinvent your everyday style in an hour ‘one on one’ styling class.

Book one now, or check prices at 714-969-7199.

You are probably looking at this post and thinking, ‘Un-boring? Is that even a word?’ But once you check out the styles featured on this post, you will understand the title. These hairstyles look great on anyone and will never leave you bored or wishing you had done something different!

Check out each style and its description below.

“Piece” out:

Don’t be fooled by the photo, this style works for those of us with longer hair too. This works especially well with bangs and is a simple way to spice up your everyday look. All it takes is a product with hold that will allow hair to piece together. Bumble carries products that can create a level of hold for every taste.

Are you looking for a very soft more natural piecey look? Then grooming crème is perfect for you. Add a small amount to palms and rub through slightly damp hair. When your hair dries it will have a mild separation and natural shine to it.

If you want more of a medium hold use bumble’s spray de mode as a finishing hairspray on any style and then use your fingers to work your hair into pieces.

For a more dramatic look similar to Rhianna’s, try using sumotech, which can be warmed up in palms and then worked through the sections of hair you want to have that extra hold and separation. (Note: this is a much stronger hold so this works best on shorter hair.)

The infamous ‘lob’:

This is a look that has formed as celebrities show us that sometimes they don’t even get their hair cut on time! Similar to the celebrity hybrid couples out there (ex: Brangelina) it is a combination of ‘long’ and ‘bob’. The appeal of this style is obvious, it is very low maintenance and it is a very face flattering look. If you are looking to get this haircut, make sure you print out a photo to show your stylist. However, if you forget you can just ask for a medium length bob with blunt ends, cut slightly shorter in the back.

Blunt crop:

Just the way it sounds, this style is a simple way to jet out of those hair blahs that can come with the season. Just imagine this hairstyle paired with all of those cowl neck sweaters and dangling earrings. This is a great way to show off the nape of your neck and to keep turning heads.

The side-pinup:

This style is cross-generationally sexy. Your grandmothers made men weak in the knees with this look, and now it is your turn. This style takes a bit more work, but the pay-off will make it worth every curl.

To achieve this look: start by spraying damp hair all over with either tonic spray or prep spray then over that spray styling spray to give your hair mild hold and to tame some frizz. Part hair to one side and then blow-dry your hair through until it is completely dry.

Start by individually spraying ½ inch – 1-inch sections of hair with spray de mode hairspray using a light mist. Using a medium barrel curling iron wrap each ½ inch – 1-inch section of hair around the barrel, wrapping hair closer to the scalp around the iron first and working your way down to the ends. Heat until desired amount of curl is reached. Spray finished style with either spray de mode or classic hairspray to set the curls. Then, on the side of your hair where your part is, sweep your hair behind your ear and secure with a clip just behind the ear.

5 p.m. braid:

This style looks great with a set of bangs or loose face-framing layers. Any braid can work: fish-tail, regular, French. So just pick your favorite and pull hair back into a low pony-tail, spraying hair with classic hairspray to tame fly-aways, and begin braiding! Or find a friend who is a braiding expert and enlist their help.

Bedhead bun:

This look works best with hairstyles that have face-framing layers. Don’t have any? Ask your stylist to add some to your ‘do. Make sure you tell them the length you want for your shortest layers so that you don’t end up with hair that is too short! Once you have the look, go ahead and have fun with this messy bun look. You can keep it simple and do a minimal amount of style or you can style your hair similar to the side-pinup description above. Then just pull all of your long hair into either a loose bun or a low ponytail. You can even dress it up by adding a decorative clip. The best thing about this look? You can make it as casual or as sexy as you like!

Poufy updo:

This is a tried and true classic. This look can add a dash of classy to any casual outfit. This is a simple way to upgrade any look for any event and, once again, is effortless.

For this look it is best to start with hair that is 1-2 days “old” or, if you want to start it out with clean hair, try using our spray bumble hair powder to add some grit to clean hair. This will make it easier to put hair into an updo. Once hair has been prepped with hair powder, gather a 1 – 2 inch wide section of hair at the top of your head, spray with classic hairspray and then using a fine-tooth comb lightly tease gathered section on the underside. Pull the rest of hair back into a loose or tight pony-tail (depending on desired look) and then pull top section back creating a pouf at the top of your head. Secure with bobby pins and then spray again with classic hairspray all over to secure the style.

High-tight pony:

Does it get any easier? With this sleek look all it takes is hair that has been straightened to start off. Then, just spray hair lightly with hair powder to create grit then pull hair back into a pony tail that is close to the crown of your head. To secure the look, finish with a strong hair spray like classic hairspray or spray de mode or something even stronger. If you want to add shine use shine spray as a finisher with a gentle mist all over your hair. 

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!

Most people swoon over the hair during fashion week. Here at Meleesa the Salon we watch the hair! Here are some of our favorite looks and some Bumble and bumble tips on how to achieve those looks at home.

VERA WANG

hair by JIMMY PAUL

Jimmy Paul kept it simple at Vera Wang – almost as if the hair was an afterthought. He applied Prep under Thickening Hairspray, and blow-dried with a round brush. Then he styled the hair into loose, relaxed knotted ponytails.

MARGARET HOWELL

hair by NEIL MOODIE

At Margaret Howell, Neil Moodie wanted gentle, pretty hair to counterbalance the masculinity of the clothing collection. He used Prep to soften the effect of Thickening Hairspray, he then layered Styling Cream on top and rough blow-dried with hands. Next he used a large curling iron on the ends to add texture. He set a side part, and braided across to the side of the head; flattened out the plait, and tucked under the ends.

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

hair by ROLANDO BEAUCHAMP

Pamela Anderson was Westwood’s muse; accordingly, Rolando sought to recreate her uber-sexy bed-head look.  He set the hair in large pin-curls, then brushed it out and applied liberal amounts of Surf Spray to create lots of volume and texture. The ends were smoothed a bit more to make the look a bit more lived-in, and sultry (of course).

GUY LAROCHE

hair by LAURENT PHILIPPON

At Guy Laroche, Laurent was inspired by the African traditions of fabric-covered hair. He created the look by building a beehive-like structure around a ball of hair extensions, which acted as filler. He backcombed the hair, then combed it to smooth the texture, using Spray de Mode for hold. The hair was secured with pins at the peak of the beehive. He then wrapped the hair with strips of fabric to create wave-like indentations. As a final touch, Bb.Gel was applied to the surface of the beehive to add sheen and smoothness.

EMANUEL UNGARO

hair by JIMMY PAUL

Jimmy Paul applied Thickening Hairspray on damp hair and rough blow-dried with his hands. Using his fingers, he combed the hair into a high ponytail, coiling it loosely into a vertical egg shape and secured it with pins. He made sure to keep the texture messy and finished with Spray de Mode to hold in place. 

BCBG

hair by LAURENT PHILIPPON

At BCBG, Laurent Philippon created an unfinished bun-meets-ponytail reminiscent of a ballerina. He began by applying Styling Lotion and blow-drying with a flat brush to create a smooth, soft texture. Next, he pulled the hair back into a tight bun, securing it with pins and leaving a ponytail flowing freely from its side. To minimize flyaways, he applied Does It All Styling Spray to the palms and gently smoothed back stray hairs. Finally, a dab of Styling Wax was used to impart texture and shine on the length of the ponytail.

REEM ACRA

hair by LAURENT PHILIPPON

Laurent Philippon created a very sophisticated, red carpet look for the Reem Acra presentation this season. He started with Styling Lotion and a flat brush to blow dry the hair straight. He guided the hair into an exaggerated deep part then gathered it into a low side pony tail and used a small section from underneath the pony tail to wrap around and cover the elastic, securing with a pin. Finally, the pony tail was swept up into a “spontaneous bun,” and secured with pins and finished with Spray de Mode.

Summer is over, but that doesn’t mean you have to fall out of style! Let Meleesa The Salon give you the 411 on this year’s Tope Five Fall Hair Styling Trends….

1. Woven Braids

Whether piled high or loose and low, braids quite a commotion on the fall catwalk. Giving the traditional braid a modern twist, incorporate a hand woven fishtail technique. Start by spritzing Bumble and Bumble dry shampoo or Does it all spray all over to give workable texture. Then pull hair back and divide into two sections at the nape of the neck. Take a small section of hair from each side, criss cross them over the gathered strands, and add to the opposite side. Continue loosely braiding, then secure with an elastic rubber band.

2. DEEP SIDE PARTS

While there was no shortage of center parts on the fall runways, it was the side swept version, artfully accentuated with soft, romantic curls and flapper girl styles that topped our best of list. And the deeper, the better: A side part minimizes a large forehead, plays up pretty eyes, and gives rounder faces the illusion of an oval shape. Which direction you swing toward, however, is entirely up to you.

3. Chunky Waves

Before Bedtime, mist just washed, damp hair with bumble and bumble tonic lotion and a volumizing aerosol spray. Then twirl one-inch sections of hair into spiral braids and let them dry overnight. The next day, after hair has completely dried, wrap one-inch sections of hair around a medium flat iron, after spraying each section with the Bumble and Bumble Spray de Mode, alternating the direction each spiral. Let them sit for about thirty seconds or so to heat up thoroughly, then drop the piece of hair and let sit without touching. When you have completed the whole head, shake them out and run your fingers through the hair lightly to get a really nice, loose, ropy wave and it’ll hold all day. Finish with Bumble and Bumble Classic Hairspray or Spray De Mode.

4. HEADBANDS

Models were strutting down the runways in fuzzy, feathered halos. To pull off this hair trend, stick with styles with a little padding over plastic topped with classic bows or feathers. Top off this season’s braided woven look, deep side part with a swingy twenties flair, or the soft chunky waves with one of these Blair Waldorf-style headbands.

5. SLICKED-BACK STRANDS

There’s no hiding behind your hair with this look! But while this pulled back style puts your face in the spotlight, it’s totally wearable. To get this look at home, use lots of gloss to create a “patent leather texture.” We suggest Bumble and Bumble Shine Spray, defrizz, the new and awesome Gela gel and to finish the Classic Hairspray.

During the summer months when most of your time is spent lounging at the beach the last thing you want is to think about is what to do with your hair!

If you are looking for an easy hairstyle that can take you straight from the beach to warm nights out, you are in luck! Using two staple Bumble and bumble products you can create a simple re imagined bun. To take the classiness up a notch add a headband or flower clip. Meleesa the Salon carries an array of locally designed hair accessories to compliment any hair color or style.

Stop in for a free consultation and ask about this hairstyle to learn more tips in the salon. Any of our stylists would love to teach you how to easily recreate this look at home or on the go.

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:

Summer is officially here and we have all the Styles and Products for you to look you best.

Surf Spray:

• Sexy, salty, sun-dried, wind swept styles - whenever, wherever.
• Who: Anyone; excellent for wavy types and surfers with winter blues; adds body to fine hair; a nice texture for silver hair.

Prep:

• This nutrient-rich detangler reveals texture, enhances the performance of styling products and quickly re-freshens already styled hair without weighing it down.
• Who: Anyone; best for ‘virgin’ (uncolored), ultra-fine, limp, relatively healthy hair.

Defizz:

• It does what is says (and more): protects against frizz, acts as a barrier to humidity and leaves hair soft, silky and flyaway-free.
• Who: Anyone; good for curls and frizz-prone types.When: Anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion, before, during and after styling.

Bangs + Humidity = Disaster. Here’s how to keep them in check.

1) Section off bangs from your hairline, to two inches back.

2) Clip the rest of your hair out of the way.

3) Starting with the side you want the braid to flow, divide a small section of hair into three strands and start a basic braid.

4) As you braid, grab small pieces of hair to work into your mini French braid.

5) Twist a hair band around the end.

6) Tuck the braid behind your ear.

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