Melanie "Mellie" Martinous
Melanie “Mellie” Martinous, Mellie Hair Salon’s owner and Master Stylist, has worked in the beauty and fashion industry for over 18 years. Mellie is recognized in the industry as a master, especially at precision razor cutting and sharp, modern updos.
Mellie graduated from Bridgewater State College in Bridgewater, Massachusetts with a BA in Graphic Design in 1990, and then enrolled in Beauty School in Boston to pursue her lifelong dream being a hair designer. After graduating 1st in her class from Blaine Beauty Academy in Boston, Mellie mastered women’s and men’s precision haircutting under the tutelage of Master Stylist David Schumann at Linear Aveda in Boston’s South End in the early 1990’s.
In 1995, Melanie was recruited for a position as Senior Stylist at startup Grettacole Spa in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and she jumped at this opportunity of a lifetime. There, she further developed her skills as a high-end, professional stylist working and training side-by-side with Bravo’s famous style maven, Gretchen (Gretta) Monahan, being among Gretta’s first few employees. After over a decade at “Best of Boston” winner Grettacole, Melanie took her talent to another "Best of Boston" salon in Hingham, Mass., working as Senior Stylist and Creative Director.
In 2006, Mellie decided to take her many years of experience working with the best in the industry, and she fullfiled her lifelong dream of business ownership by opening Mellie Hair Design in East Milton Square, MA.
Melanie has trained personally and directly with industry names including Vivian Mackinder, David Schumann, Gretta Monahan, and Nick Arrojo . She has studied advanced color correction and balayage at L’Oreal Advanced Academy in soho, and advanced razor cutting at Bumble & Bumble in NYC.
Mellie just recently studied directly with Nick Arrojo at his advanced education center in NYC, further developing her skills in modern hair styling and business development. Her training also includes Minardi Beauty Focus in Manhattan, and Mellie studied Contemporary Updo Theory at Aveda Institute in Minneapolis. Most recently (July 2010), Mellie studied advanced cutting theory (accompanied by her employee/stylist Janine Walsh) with Master Stylist Travis Parker at L'Oreal Advanced Academy in NYC.
Mellie's true passion is cutting and she believes that hair should suit every aspect of a client, encompassing face and body shape, style, personality, and lifestyle. Beautiful hair should be easily achieved on a daily basis, and compliment, not compete with an individual’s beauty. Employing Melanie’s philosophy couldn’t be easier, with her super-stylish, yet low maintenance hairstyles. However, her love for hair doesn’t end with the service. Melanie hand-picks every item and product that is sold and used at the salon, ensuring clients easy styling on their own.
Mellie is ranked as one of the "Top 10 Master Stylists" in metro Boston.
Sandra
Sandra, originally from Big Bear Lake, California, has worked in the beauty industry for a total of eleven years, and brings seven years’ experience as a hair designer to Mellie Hair Salon. Sandra’s advanced training includes the beauty industry’s top professionals from L’Oreal Academy in NYC and Paul Mitchell in LA, not to mention her training directly with Mellie.
She specializes in precision colors and highlights. Sandra's focus is for her client's hair to be as fluid and natural as possible, and she applies her advanced coloring techniques to create rich, complex colors, and dynamic, multi-dimentional highlights for her clients that compliment their natural beauty. Sandra's phenominal skills as a colorist and her command of color theory are unmatched in the industry, and after one visit to her chair you will leave the salon breathless and wanting more.
Janine
Originally from Walpole, Massachusetts, Janine brings for 7 years of hair designing experience to Mellie Hair Salon. She joined Mellie Hair Salon after working for several years at an award-winning salon in West Roxbury, Massachusetts.
Her advanced education includes L'Oreal Advanced Academy in NYC, where she studied advanced cutting theory with Master Stylist Travis Parker. She has also studied modern color correction at Kaliescope in Boston. Janine has also trained extensively with Mellie herself, mastering advanced cutting techniques and foil placement. She has truely trained with the best in the business.
Janine is a proven, cross-trained, stylist and colorist, and her deep expertise shows in her consistently impeccable work. Her clients will frequently book their appointments several months in advance to ensure an appointment with her. In her year + at Mellie Hair Salon, Janine has established a very loyal following of clients, not only because of her dedication to precision work, but also because of her sweet, outgoing and unpretentious personality.
Kate
Kate is originally from Boston's south shore. She brings 10 years of high-end salon experience to Mellie Hair Salon.
Kate worked for several years at award-winning salons in Los Angeles and Washington, DC prior to relocating back to Metro Boston and joining Mellie. Her skills are exceptional, and her clients consistently compliment her ability to "read their minds" during her in-depth consultations, and then deliver service far above their expectations. Kate has mastered both coloring and cutting, and has trained with some of the best names in the business, including Vidal Sasson in LA and Aveda in DC. Mellie has also extensively trained Kate in advanced cutting techniques and modern updos to further sharpen her already first-class finesse.
Kate makes her clients feel "at home" in her chair, and the mastery of her work often surprises her clients. They frequently call the salon a few days after their visit with high accolades and compliments, and Kate receives countless referrals because of the high level of her work. It'll be obvious to you that this gal knows her stuff after one visit to her chair.
Mellie Hair Salon is priviledged to have such a skilled, seasoned professional servicing our clients.
Catherine
Originally from the Boston area, Catherine, Mellie Hair Salon's newest Colorist, brings 5 years of high-end color experience to the team.
After graduating from St. Michael's College in Vermont, Catherine worked successfully for a number of years in corporate America, mostly in sales and human resources. Catherine decided to pursue her deep interest in hair design, and enrolled in beauty school in Boston.
Upon graduation, she secured a position as stylist/colorist at a "Best of Boston", spa located on Boston's south shore. While in this position, Catherine gained an extremely loyal following of clients, mainly because her skills, especially as a colorist, are very, very hard to match.
Her advanced education includes Bumble & Bumble Academy in NYC. She also studied advanced color theory at Goldwell, and highlighting at Redken in NYC.
Now at Mellie Hair Salon, Catherine focuses her skills as a proven Colorist. She loves a challenge, and is recognized as the "go to" individual for color corrections. Her main goal is to create rich, vibrant colors, and warm, expertly placed highlights to consistently exceed her client's expectations. Her skills also lie in grey coverage and double process colors. She achieves these goals through her unique approach to color formulation and her extremely thorough consultations.
