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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What is ‘balayage’?

Balayage is a French technique, it comes from a root word “to balay” which means to sweep and it’s a sweeping motion. To balayage is a highlighting technique where you take highlighting product or some type of hair coloring and you actually free-form hair paints. You pick up a section of hair and free-form applying that product to the hair in order to give you either a lighter shade or a darker shade. Balayage is different from traditional highlighting, in that most people highlight with foil. Balayage is designed to give your hair a little bit more on natural look. More like children’s hair. When you a child’s hair and you see the streaks and the pieces coming, they’re not always the same. Sometimes they start a little closer to the root area sometimes they startled a bit further away but they’re in different sizes and different shapes. And that’s the type of highlighting you can achieve with the balayage.Meleesa here at Meleesa the Salon has been doing the art of “balayage” for years now. Her background as a painter gives her that freedom to hand paint give that seemless natural look. Here at Meleesa the Salon we specialize in blondes of all types, from platinum to sunkissed blondes, come in for a consultation or call in (714) 969-7199 for an appointment today. check out the salon’s work

Are you ready for summer? Meleesa the Salon is now offering Dinair airbrush tanning! Dinair is the pioneer of airbrush make-up and tanning and is used by high-end retailers like Fred Segal. Book an airbrush tan and recive $10 off your first visit! Why Air tan? YOu don’t have to expose yourself to the harmful UV rays anymore to look tanned. Here at Meleesa the Salon we offer airbrush makeup and tanning! Our high end tanning solution WILL NOT turn you orange, it will give you a bronze look! This is a low-pressure customizable contouring spray. HTe ingredients include Erythrulose, which is an exceptional quality raspberry extract. this combined with the DHA produces amore natural looking slower developing tan that lasts up to 10 days. Immerse your most important asset in the Bentley of tans and drive away looking and feeling like a million bucks!*Custom application*no steaks*no orange tones*lasts up to 10 days!

Meleesa the Salon wants to style you up for this AMAZING shoot.  For His Eyes Only is a unique oppotunity to bring out your inner goddess.  We have created some special prices to help you achieve the look you want.  Check out our Promos Page for more info!

Are you ready for summer?  Meleesa the Salon is now offering Dinair airbrush tanning!  Dinair is the pioneer of airbrush make-up and tanning and is used by high-end retailers like Fred Segal.  Book an airbrush tan and recive $10 off your first visit! Why Air tan? YOu don’t have to expose yourself to the harmful UV rays anymore to look tanned. Here at Meleesa the Salon we offer airbrush makeup and tanning! Our high end tanning solution WILL NOT turn you orange, it will give you a bronze look! This is a low-pressure customizable contouring spray. HTe ingredients include Erythrulose, which is an exceptional quality raspberry extract. this combined with the DHA produces amore natural looking slower developing tan that lasts up to 10 days. Immerse your most important asset in the Bentley of tans and drive away looking and feeling like a million bucks!*Custom application*no steaks*no orange tones*lasts up to 10 days