Author: Melissa Souza

  • New Year, New Changes

    New Year, New Changes

    A new year means a shift in focus and better business alignment.

  • NOVEMBER HAPPY HOUR πŸ₯‚

    NOVEMBER HAPPY HOUR πŸ₯‚

    Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and 1st and 3rd Friday in November for HAPPY HOUR! WHEN? πŸ‚ reserve your appointment from 2 to 4pm. WHAT? πŸ‚ receive 15% off any COLOR or CUT service HOW? πŸ‚ reserve your spot online styledxmelissa.glossgenius.com or text +1 (909) 870.5520 🫢🏻

  • Grey Blending

    Grey Blending

    I’m a less is more kind of girl and stylist. Sounds contradictory when I specialize in extensions and enhancements? Actually, spending a little more time in the salon in spaced out visits actually leads to less time in the salon in the long run and less time at home! This…

  • Small Business Ownership Sagas episode 500, 324

    Small Business Ownership Sagas episode 500, 324

    Ugh, y’all! I LOVE my job, but i’ve got to be honest, the hair and beauty industry has set some crazy standards, and I feel lately like it’s viewed as a profession that a lot of people feel is β€˜a hobby’ for us. I’d just like to point out that…

  • What is Brazilian Blowout?

    What is Brazilian Blowout?

    Hey y’all! I want to explain and hopefully demystify Brazilian Blowout. While I commonly get asked, by name, for this treatment, I’ve found that guests don’t really seem to know what they’re asking for. That’s totally OK! As a stylist, I don’t ever expect my guests to speak my ‘language’…

  • Specialty Transformative Appointments

    Specialty Transformative Appointments

    I shared this on Instagram in several posts, specifically about blonding, and decided to share in a blog post with all the information in one place. Let’s talk specialty transformative services {aka highlights/lowlights/balayage/foilyage, or double process service}. I do want to clarify something first… On my menu in the booking…

  • Extensions Questions Series | Blow Drying vs Air Drying

    Extensions Questions Series | Blow Drying vs Air Drying

    In turn, excessive heat can cause damage to the surface of the hair strands. Air drying can cause trauma to that inner layer of your hair, making strands weaker, dryer, and less elastic, leading to breakage. At this point, you might be thinking if heat styling your hair can lead…

  • Extensions Questions Series | What is Concealed Bead Lifestyle Method?

    Extensions Questions Series | What is Concealed Bead Lifestyle Method?

    I talk a lot about many of the typical hair extensions questions on my instagram @styledxmelissa. Everything featured here, I also discuss in our consultation and/or during extensions application and re-application appointments, but sometimes things go overlooked, or if you’re a lurker {and I don’t mean that in a bad…

  • Extensions Questions Series | Wet Hair at Bedtime

    Extensions Questions Series | Wet Hair at Bedtime

    I talk a lot about many of the questions that will be featured here in our consultation and/or during extensions application and re-application appointments, but sometimes things go overlooked, or if you’re a lurker {and I don’t mean that in a bad way} trying to get some information before taking…