Hi friends! Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I am an Editorial Stylist, Extensions Specialist, Color Enthusiast, Hair Educator, and I have a passion for horses!

I specialize in Styling… for editorial, red carpets, and events. Behind the chair, I focus on extensions, styling and dimensional color where I am the creator/owner of Styled x Melissa and Styled x The Strategy.

My career has spanned nearly 15 years in the beauty industry. I’ve always been told I had an eye for design and fashion and found the beauty industry captivating. I pursued my passion of horses and earned a Bachelor of Animal Science with a concentration in Equine Science and eventually entered the world of beauty as a celebrity and editorial stylist. Fun fact: I ride and train horses… in a mostly-retired capacity!

Fate allowed me the opportunity to reside as the Fashion Editor for the luxury magazine CVLUX for a period of time and it’s literally been a full circle experience as I now work with them in an editorial hairstylist capacity. It’s because of a passion to create, my love of fashion and beauty, and a drive to empower other women with a boost of confidence that I’m so driven in my career.

I separate myself from other stylists by always striving to offer solutions to women that maintain the integrity of their natural hair while elevating their self image. Hello, Styled x the Strategy hair extensions sew-in weft approaches! Staying on top of my education and latest hair trends is of utmost importance to me. Pushing boundaries and growing my skill set is a lifestyle I put into practice daily.

The transformative power of hair—how something as seemingly simple as a cut, style, or texture can tell a story, evoke emotion, or elevate someone’s confidence inspires me as a stylist. I’m drawn to the quiet artistry of creating looks that not only align with a broader creative vision but also feel personal and intentional. I’m constantly inspired by movement, texture, fashion, and the individuality of each person who sits in my chair or steps in front of the camera. There’s a kind of silent collaboration between the stylist, the subject, and the moment—and being able to contribute to that, especially in environments where detail and intuition matter, is what keeps me excited about this craft.

You’ll find me constantly investing in my career. I’ve collected numerous certifications, passed multiple examinations, as well as becoming a Regional Educator for Alter Ego Italy North America in December 2022.

Have peace of mind that your natural hair will be cared for and is always my foremost priority in any service. I take the time to sit down and discuss with you your hair goals and lifestyle needs and determine how to move forward to obtain the hair of your dreams.