(Before and After Photos posted)
Melissa P (just got married so may change to Melissa C) at the Salon at Ulta Beauty is by far the best hair stylist I have ever frequented. I have been seeing her for 5 years now and honestly have not let anyone else touch my hair since I started seeing her. :)
I began seeing Melissa P in 2012 when FIVE of my friends from work recommended her. I started with her at different local salon before she began at Ulta and loved her work so much that I had to follow her to the Ulta location. I did not know what to expect as I had never been to Ulta Salon, and have been pleasantly surprised by Ulta's products and atmosphere.
I cannot say enough good things about Melissa P. I have frizzy semi-curly hair that dries out easily and that I like colored. Melissa P not only helps provide advice on products and treatments (that have been very helpful!) but provides excellent guidance on style, color, and cut based on client needs and preferences. She is the ONLY stylist that has ever been able to style my hair in a way I love with a blowdryer alone without needing a flat iron to calm frizz; although I love when she uses a flat iron to curl my hair (see pictures; I am in love!). Melissa P is helpful, patient, and takes the time to really get to know her clients and make the haircut a relaxing and good experience. She attends trainings and keeps up on new techniques and products, which I appreciate.
On a personal note, Melissa P is a wonderful person that I have gotten to know over my 5 years of receiving her service. She is easy to talk to and has made an effort to get to know me as a person and know my lifestyle and my family. If I told her I was anxious about something or was going on a trip, at my next appointment 2 months later she remembers and asks me about it. But for those that prefer silence and pure relaxation during service, she respects that too.
Thank you Melissa P!
Side Note: You can join Ulta's free rewards program and earn points for money spent on hair service as well that you can then put towards products - I have done this over the years and have purchased Hot Tools products (hair dryer and straightener) basically free with my points. :) Definitely a great perk from Ulta as I am not that into makeup/other products but can still benefit from the program with hair service.