Tara Solem

I have known Kyle Wilcox for about three years now, I met him when I first moved to Atlanta. He is a talented stylist and has never let me down. Im very picky about my cut and color and he always delivers. Not only is he talented, but he is adorable and a great story teller, making every visit to the salon a great experience.

So, I show up for my appointment with Pam, who cuts many of my friends hair. I brought along a picture a few pictures of the shorter cuts that I like. She spends at least 10 minutes with me talking about different options. She herself has a great style and I admire her for the time she invested in my cut. When I walked out I felt like a rockstarmy haircut suits me perfect! Anyone looking for a great new style should go to Melange and see Pam....

Melange now has 3 stylists that specialize in ethnic/black hair! (Carlisa, Nia and Terion) From natural styles, weaves, color/highlights, cuts and relaxers and now Keratin Protein Treatments . . . they do it all (YAY). Now on to my review . . . Melange is located on Decatur Street in the retail space for the Pencil Factory Lofts. There is street parking and a garage for visitors that's free. The salon is a nice size -- not too big and not too small and also featureas a "Facebar" where you can get facials, microdermabrasion and other spa treatments. The only thing I wish this salon offered was online appointment booking. This review will focus on my stylist for over a year, Carlisa Neal. If you're looking for a stylist that is skilled at taking care of the health of your hair and can also style short, medium and long hair, make an appointment with her today.Hands down, she is by far the BEST stylist that I've been to -- and I'm super picky and high-maintenance about my hair. Not only does she have a great, laid back attitude she is always there to give thoughtful hair advice and suggests ways to take care of your hair at home. She is also excellent at working with hair that is natural, or if you're growing out a relaxer. Recently I decided to get a sew-in weave and for those of you who have ever gotten a sew-in know that it can sometimes be a painful and uncomfortable process . . . not with Carlisa. This is the first time I haven't experienced pain and hair breakage with a weave and my results were flawless. If you're looking for a stylist that can do it all, definitely give Carlisa at Melange a try.

I have been going to Nia for about a year. I have natural hair, and my services are color and highlights with a cut. Her work is always fabulous, and she is an extreme professional. Wherever I go (whether traveling or local in the city), I am always complimented from both men and women. If you are looking for professionalism with beautiful work, I am recommending Nia! You will not be disappointed.

I see John regularly for cut and color and have been going to see him for about a year and a half. He is wonderful and even when I am not sure what I want - I always end up loving the end product. Highly recommend this salon.