In the Salon

Melissa(aka- Mel) has recently moved back to Chicago from her stint at Brilliant Salon in Portland, OR. She is returning to Gordon Salon, where she worked at the Lakeview location for 9 years, and now you can find her at the Wilmette location(find info below).  Having a background as an Aveda In Salon Educator, she has taught the latest color trends and styles. With over 12 years of experience with Aveda, Mel is known for her red/auburn tones, blonde highlighting, subtle ombres, lived in color and creative color.  She also specializes in many cutting styles.  She specializes in fine hair cutting and coloring.  And many cuts, from sleek bobs to long, natural layers, curly hair and fun pixie cuts and bridal updos.

 

Melissa has done hair and makeup for model portfolios, bands, TV, web, film and magazines --both everyday looks and avant-garde as seen in Modern Salon, Lucky, Cosmo Girl and Time Out Chicago magazine. Mel was excited to be a part of a the makeup team under Rudy Miles(former Global Director of Makeup for Aveda) at New York Fashion Week for Malan Breton(Project Runway), Fall 2013.& 2014.   As well as Nick Arrojo's makeup team, at his exclusive annual fashion event, in Chicago. 

 

She has taken extensive hours of advanced education with Aveda, Goldwell, Kuene, Vidal Sassoon, Aveda and MAC in coloring, cutting, editorial styling and bridal design.

You can find her at Gordon Salon ,Edens Plaza, 3232 Lake Ave, Ste 160

Wilmette, IL 60091 (847) 266-7777 (yelp for salon is above).  

Ask for 'Mel'.

 

​

Tuesday:      2pm-8pm

Wednesday 12:45-7pm

Thursday:     2pm-8pm

Saturdays:   1:30pm-7:30pm

 

*Vidal Sassoon ABC training in cutting, and extensive training in Aveda Color. Graduated from the Aveda Institute Chicago, 2003.

​

​

​

Single Process, All Over: starting at $92($18 extra if more color is needed or to color the ends)
Single Process Color and few Foils/Custom Color 30 min): starting at $186
1/2 Highlight: (15 foils or less): starting at $158
3/4 Highlight: starting at $198
Full Highlight: starting at $224
Only haircuts come with a complimentary blow-dry. If you get a color service, the blow-dry is $30 or you can blowdry your own hair, at one of our blow-dry stations.  

Ala cart blow-dry is $78, add on curls is $45, Flat iron is $20 additional.  

Haircuts: $100

Updo starts at (see bridal/shoot pics attached): $120
Makeup(see photoshoot pics attached):$60
Makeup Lesson: $70

Bridal Trial updo: $120

Bridal Updo: $150

​