Hair colorist and Hair cutting
A little about Melissa
Melissa(aka- Mel) has been doing hair and makeup since 2003. She 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 over 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 current color trends and styles. With over 15 years of experience with Aveda, Mel is known for her red/auburn tones, blonde traditional highlighting, balayage, subtle ombres and creative color. She enjoys the challenge of color correction and making it right. She also specializes many cutting styles( especially fine hair and wavy, curly hair), from sleek bobs to long, natural layers and fun short cuts and bridal updos.
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Call the salon or message me for a free consultation
Call GORDON Salon, Aveda Concept Salon to book your appointment with a complimentary consultation: (847) 266-7777 or message me with any questions. melissa.a.messer@gmail.com
Gordon Salon in Wilmette
Edens Plaza Shopping Center, 3232 Lake Ave
Wilmette, IL
(847) 266-7777
Tuesday: 2pm-8:45pm
Wednesday: 12:45pm-7:00pm
Thursday: 2pm-8:45pm
Saturdays: 10:30pm-4:30pm

Senior Master Stylist Pricing
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): determined during consultation, usually starts at $186
1/2 Highlight: (15 foils or less): starting at $158
3/4 Highlight: starting at $198
Full Highlight: starting at $224.
All hair services come with a blow dry style, except single process color-ala cart blowdry is $65 or you can blowdry your own hair, with salon tools/product.
45 min Haircut: $100
60 min Haircut: $120
K18 Treatment: $40
Updo starts at (see bridal/shoot pics attached): $120
Makeup(see photoshoot pics attached):$56
Makeup Lesson: $62
A little about Melissa
Melissa(aka- Mel) has been a stylist since 2003. She 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 15 years of experience with Aveda, Mel is known for her red/auburn tones, blonde highlighting, subtle ombres and creative color. She enjoys the challenge of color correction and making it right. She also specializes many cutting styles( especially fine hair ), from sleek bobs to long, natural layers and fun short cuts and bridal updos.