Melinda has been in the industry since 2006 and has a diverse portfolio of experience and superior knowledge of her craft. After beginning her work as a full time stylist in Brookline she quickly became a local favorite, earning outstanding reviews on Yelp and building a fiercely loyal clientele. Her passion for people and meticulous nature are part of what drive her success. Melinda's specialties include classic and contemporary event and editorial styling, textured alternative cuts, modern cutting and coloring techniques and precision bangs and fringe. Ranging from hip and alternative to neat and conservative, she strives to create a look that best suits your personal style.

Melinda has received training in New York City with Toni & Guy, L'oreal Professionnel and Kerastase. She has trained locally in Boston with SHU Uemura, nationally with Baxter of California and L'oreal Professionnel and internationally with Kerastase and Odile Gilbert. Her work has been featured on MarthaStewartWeddings.com, Style Me Pretty, Bangstyle, and Imagine Magazine. She has also had to opportunity to work backstage at New York Fashion Week.

Melinda offers a range of services at Love and Mercy Salon in Boston as well as freelance on-site bridal/event styling and editorial work.