Experience:

Melissa had always had a passion for hair. Whether it be doing a friend's hair for a school dance, or just playing around on the weekend. She absolutely fell in love with fashion and styling hair. Upon graduating from high school , Melissa enrolled in the cosmetology program at Blaine Beauty Academy in Hyannis, Ma. On completion from cosmetology school, she started to work for an Aveda salon in Burlington, Ma. Realizing she wanted to work in the city, she became a member of Stilisti. Since then, Melissa has been promoted to lead wedding stylist at Stilisti . She is a sought after stylist for Fashion Week Boston and many other fashion shows.

Training:

Blaine- Hyannis, Ma

Advanced Training:

Goldwell Trendzoom- Las Vegas
Ion Session Styling, New York City
Nevada Aveda Academy- Worchester, Ma
Empire Beauty Schools National Competition and Hair Show-Hershey, PA
Davines- Cranston, RI
KMS/ Goldwell Holliston, MA
Wella- Boston, MA
Minardi- Hingham, Ma

Philosophy:

I believe that every person is beautiful. The most important part of being a stylist is the ability to enhance a client's natural beauty. When a person leaves Stilisti feeling gorgeous and smiling as they walk down Newbury street, I then know my job has been fulfilled.