Melissa is an amazing hair stylist! All hairdressers can cut, but getting a basic haircut is so different from getting your hair styled. Melissa styled my hair exactly how I envisioned, and she took the time to cut more off after she was originally finished when we both agreed that would amp up the look (but she's still very quick!). Her salon is very clean and comfortable, and her prices are very fair! She's truly mastered her craft. read more

Melissa is AMAZING! I wish I took a before picture, because she did wonders to my hair. Where: Her studio is clean, modern and conveniently located in Mililani. I used to drive to town and get my hair done, now I can stay closer to home and get a better overall experience. The ambience is inviting and with the natural light you can you true color!!! What:My cut is perfect for my lifstyle, she listens to your wants and needs. She also helps your hair vision come true. :) I honestly couldn't have imagined my hair would hold a curl like this. Also, that color would help with my complexion. She helped me love my hair again. Who: Melissa is awesome, make an appt with her!! You'll see :) Hope this helped you pick up the phone and call to make an apt! She is worth the wait to get an apt, and worth every cent!! Thank you Melissa for my awesome cut and color!! read more

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Melissa is an exceptional stylist that does amazing work. Out of all the times I have done my hair in my lifetime Melissa has made me thee most satisfied, by far. I have gone to Paul Brown and Lydia's salon before to do highlights and I liked it, but I did not LOVE IT! I always felt a bit intimidated, rushed or misunderstood but Melissa takes the time to listen to how you would like your hair and does her best to achieve it. It helps to come in with pictures so she can get a good sense of what you want. When I went to Melissa I had virgin hair that was not colored for years and I was ready to take a leap of faith and do something dramatic. I showed her a couple pictures and we discussed for a few minutes what I wanted. I told her that I wanted to go blonde, but didn't want to damage my hair. She said she would only lighten my hair as much as it could go without causing damage, and that's exactly what she did. My hair did lighten significantly, but I will need to see her a second time to achieve the blonde that I really want. The final result was a ombre/balayage from natural dark brown roots to gradual dark blonde ombre. I loved it and had zero complaints. Be advised ladies, that these types of hair styles requires strict aftercare in order to maintain its beauty. Melissa provided helpful advice along with a suggestion of products to use that she has for sale in her salon. I took her advice of using a violet shampoo to retain the tone in my hair and it has helped to keep the color from turning brassy. I cannot wait to go in for my second appointment. I know I will not be disappointed! Lastly, her pricing is very reasonable for the amazing work that she does. My husband and 7-year-old son also get their hair cuts done by her and she always does a great job. She works from home and has a cute salon set up in her garage with seating and cold a/c. For me, she is in a convenient location so I am lucky. I plan to be a loyal client for many years to come and highly recommend everyone to see her. She is by appointment only but because she works from home you can always give her a call or a text at anytime to see if she has any last minute openings. Melissa is a true beauty inside and out and I am so glad to have her as my stylist. I can tell that she really cares about her clients and does her best to make sure they are satisfied (: read more

Melissa_hmu - My virgin hair transformed into a beautiful ombre/balayage - Hair Stylists Near Me

She's talented. She's hilarious. She's a sweetheart. I was introduced to Melissa by a sweet friend of mine. Just having gone through a tough color situation which resulted in dead ends and bleached out hair, I was desperate to find someone to fix it. I contacted Melissa via text and she got right back to me. We set an appointment at her shop (connected to her home) and I was so excited. Melissa was so sweet from the moment I met her. Her space is cute too. Great style! I arrived with an idea to go red, but I wasn't sure if that would be the right choice for me. We went through "the book" to see what shade of red would work for me. I took her advice and she went straight to work. We talked and laughed and talked and laughed. The time flew by and my hair was unveiled. Loved it! Having never gone red before, I have to say that I fell in love immediately and couldn't figure our why I never thought of that color. Melissa did an amazing job! My color was perfecto! Shiny and a beautiful tone of red (I got a ton of compliments on my hair). More importantly, she told me exactly what to expect with red and fading. She also gave me some helpful tips on how to care for my fragile hair. (I returned today for my touch up since it's been a few weeks since the red). I went chocolate brown today cause of the haircut I'm planning on getting. Again, amazing! I can't say enough about Melissa. Just go see her. She's great! Thanks Melissa! I'll be back soon ;) read more

Seriously, if you're looking for a hair dresser, your search is over! Well, at least mine is :) The most important thing I've been looking for over the years is how well the hair dresser communicates with you. Genuineness and absense of intimidation are key. Melissa makes sure she takes her time to listen to what you want and makes you feel absolutely comfortable doing so. The first time I went to see her, I felt as if I've known her for years! She's just so easygoing and down-to-earth! Melissa has been doing hair (and makeup) for ten years now and knows what she's doing. She values what YOU want for your hair, is very patient, and does her very best to paint that vision in your head and make it come to life! She's about seven minutes off the freeway (Mililani cut-off) and her place isn't hard to find at all. Her pricing is very reasonable! I highly recommend her! You won't regret it :) read more

I feel so very fortunate to have found Melissa! I have been going to her for over a year now and absolutely love how she cuts and colors my hair and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new hair dresser that doesn't over charge and is SUPER easy going. Her schedule does fill up quickly, so I just book my next appointment before leaving my current one. I always look forward to getting my hair done with her. read more

Going to keep this short & Sweet :) cause I can go on & on lol Melissa was more then great :) I so recommend Melissa. Very nice & outgoing! Made me feel right at home. I went to her for a haircut & she did a fabulous job! She listens & makes you feel comfortable. She said to trust her & I did! You won't regret it! If I could give her 10 stars I so would. read more

second time going to melissa and I didn't think it was possible, but it was even better than the first time!! I'm terrible trying to explain what I want, but it's like she reads my mind haha! the color is absolutely perfect! I wanted to go more red but had a hard time describing the shade I had in mind. like I said, she basically read my mind and I couldn't be happier with the result. I'd say her pricing is fair, but that'd be a lie, because you'll be getting a steal of a deal!! bottom line, go to melissa :D read more

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Melissa is AWESOME! I went in with no pictures of a haircut I wanted. I just gave her some points of what I envisioned and she gave me exactly what I imagined. She is very easy to talk to and it also helped that she got me in and out since I had baby with me. I love my haircut!! And her prices are very fair and better than surrounding salons. Thank you, Melissa! read more

I honestly would have loved to have been able to write a review based on Melissa's hairstyling ability, however was never given a chance to experience her expertise (or lack thereof). Last year, I wanted a new hairstyle and color, so I called and texted Melissa. She responded with how busy she has been with life etc., but that she would get back to me with appointment availability. Totally understandable. BUT...not a single call or text back...EVER. That was the first strike. And since I am a firm believer in giving second chances, I called/texted Melissa just this past week (mind you, this is about a whole year later) to see if just MAYBE she was less busy than last year. And...what do you know!!?!!...EVIDENTLY STILL BUSY. NO RESPONSE...AGAIN!! Hmmmm?????? (scratching my head that has now a VERY BIG QUESTION MARK OVER IT) Perhaps Ms. Melissa is just TOO BUSY to respond to any potentially new clients, for her already booked up SALON GARAGE. Seriously, don't even try to book an appointment with Melissa. You'll end up waisting unnecessary energy, being frustrated and disappointed with someone you don't even know. read more

I was referred to Melissa by a great friend. My normal hairstylist had to retire so I was looking for someone good. When I got in the chair Melissa evaluated my hair and we talked about what I wanted. I suggested shorter in the back but basically wanted her to give me a cut she thought would look good on me. When she was done I loved it but thought it might be a little more contemporary for me. Anyway, I gotta tell you, I have NEVER gotten so many compliments about my haircut. I'm sold. I have found my new hairstylist. Btw, Melissa made me feel so comfortable in the chair. Very personable, good conversation. I know other reviews noted that her salon is in her garage but it is decorated stylishly and is very clean. Melissa was dressed with style and professionally like she was in a high end salon. I love my haircut and it's easy for me to style everyday! Thank you Melissa! See you soon. read more

Melissa is so nice and personable! And her garage really does look better than most salons. Setting up appointments are very easy and she is quick to return your calls. I've only gotten haircuts from her but I'm always happy when I leave. And I love that she's located in Mililani! read more

Melissa is wonderful! I've been looking for someone to give me the exact cut I wanted and didn't want to chance getting whoever was available at some salon. So through a friends recommendation I went to Melissa and I'm so glad I did. She listened to what I wanted and helped me with suggestions of what would work for me and my hair type. It turned out great, I would definitely recommend her. read more

I've been going to Melissa for years now. As a guy I'm kinda of skeptical of people cutting my hair because I usually end up look like a box head, but Melissa always delivers precision when cutting. I basically sit down and tell her do whatever, I've had Mohawks, fauxhawks, short spikey, and now a side comb. She always does a great job, with amazing lines and making sure I don't have an uneven cut. Along with that she's very personable and VERY affordable. And I'll even admit I have her wax my eyebrows and doesn't make me look feminine haha. read more

My daughter and I have been going to Melissa for years! She knows exactly what we want when we go in. She even remembers if we've changed up our style. read more

Melissa has set up her own shop in Waipio. Here are the positives: - Convenient location in Waipio - Parking right in the front - No waiting. She is ready for you at the scheduled time. - Salon is clean and well organized - Melissa is a talented hair stylist and doesn't make you feel rushed. She genuinely cares about how your hair looks and can give you fresh ideas about your style - Price is right Here are the negatives: - None. read more

She is amazing! Melissa is seriously a hair goddess I got my hair done yesterday and I'm absolutely in love with my hair! I showed her a picture of what I wanted and it came out to everything I wanted it to! I did a caramel balayage and its perfect for the summer! If you want an appointment, make sure you give her a call ASAP she gets booked fast! read more

Melissa_hmu - Caramel Balayage, I had a little blonde from my previous color - Hair Stylists Near Me

I have been going to the fabulous Melissa for a year now and I am a HAPPY customer!! Not only she is talented she is so hilarious.. I can sit there for hours just cracking up to all her jokes and funny stories and not know that time had flown by... My hair is always done just the way I imagined or even better..I just love her! She does get busy but I always schedule my appointments ahead of time therefore it's never been a problem. If you're in the area try her out! Please call her not text her! She had mentioned that she is not receiving text. She's always good at getting back to her messages so please be patient.. She is a one man army that tries her best to get everyone in.. read more

Went to Melissa while I was in town for root touch up and ended up having her do balayage too. Loved it. She did a great job. She was nice, quick and professional. Would definitely like to go back again. read more

I am a past and continuing customer and I love the way she professionally styles and cuts my hair. I would highly recommend scheduling an appointment and seeing what she can do for your hair! Melissa is very professional and cares about her clients! That is something that you rarely see in other businesses. I will keep on going to her because I trust her with my hair. read more

Melissa is amazing. She is very welcoming, and makes you feel very comfortable. She colored my hair and it looked absolutely stunning. Her studio is this beautiful little shop, with a great atmosphere. Her prices are very reasonable. My hair has always been difficult for people to cut, but she layered it perfectly. read more

Melissa is a god-sent that always knows how to cut my hair perfectly. And at only $25 what more could I ask for? I have wavy hair and a lot of stylists I've seen in the past always ended up cutting it unevenly or messing up my layers in a way that resulted in unsightly pouf... Melissa fixed all that and even thinned it out perfectly so my hair was voluminous and light (manageable in this humid heat!) She also does coloring and waxing as well - a true professional in all areas. Her salon is in her garage but it's clean, tidy, and oh so adorable! Nothing sketchy about it. If you're looking to book an appointment I recommend you do so in advance as she books up fast! read more

I found Melissa on another review and she is truly a hair genius! She is located in Mililani (YAY) and has her salon is in her garage. Salon is beautiful and much nicer than many salons I have been to (there have been a lot). Clean, stylish, welcoming, and very professional. I showed her a pic of what I wanted and away she went. I have been in Hawaii for 22 years and this is by far, the best cut I have ever had. She really listened to what I wanted, asked questions, and cut, cut, cut! My hair turned out perfectly and she had time to do my eyebrows, also. Yes, she does eyebrow waxing and again, an excellent job. I wish I had taken before/after pictures. After radiation my hair was a mess and now it looks fabulous and healthy again - Thank you so much Melissa! read more

Haven't seen her. Found her on Yelp and pretty disappointed it's been almost a week and no response from my text. I get your busy but you could as lest reply. Taking my business else where. read more

Melissa is so awesome in hair talent, accomodation, and customer service! I got my first balayage done with her and am in love with my hair! I can't wait to go back and get it re-done with her! I also referred my mom to her to get her first bob and she was so happy with her results! She raved on how happy she was with her haircut and how nice and talented Melissa is! We will definitely be regular customers of Melissa and refer everyone to her! The reviews do not lie! read more