Melissa is known as a Celebrity Stylist to the Stars. Her client list reads like a who’s who in the
entertainment industry. Stone’s celebrity clients include Miley Cyrus, Giselle,
Vanessa Hudgens, Vidal Sassoon, Ronnie Sassoon, Chevy Chase, Christy
Turlington, Samaire Armstrong, Monica Dean, Alyssa Milano, Clive Barker, Kelly
Rowan, Amber Valletta, Oasis and many more.
In the industry Melissa’s talents are respected equally as a
stylist and an extension expert. She is
one of the most sought after hair professionals and educators in the
industry. Many of her techniques have
become instrumental teaching tools and have provided inspiration to many other
successful stylists and educators. She
has taught internationally as a keynote speaker, lecturer and advisor. Melissa was
an International Master Salon Stylist through the world renowned Sassoon
Academy in New York and the United Kingdom after which she went on to become an
accredited instructor through Sassoon Professional UK. She’s been a Recurring Guest
Host at New York’s International Beauty Show and London’s Sassoon International
Show. As an educator she’s trained other top hair stylists, numerous assistants
including Angus Mitchell; Paul Mitchell’s son and has taught many apprentices
to be successful stylists.
Melissa has also worked the runways of New York Fashion
Week, London Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week; working together with top
designers such as Versace, Oscar de la Renta, Cynthia Rowley, John, Barlet, Bruce,
Vivian Westwood, Victor Alfaro, Richard Tyler and many others.
Part
of Melissa's multicultural influences come from her having lived
in Paris, Monte Carlo, London and New York. Stone stays on top of
trends by attending art shows,
traveling the globe and by studying books and industry publications. She has traveled extensively doing hair in
many countries including Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada and the U.S. Melissa is creatively stimulated and visually
open. She instinctively knows how to
create a style that’s trendy, fashion forward, age appropriate and easy to
manage on a daily basis. She oftentimes
gets inspiration from young edgy teens on the street and then takes it to the
next level by adapting new styles for every age and everyday life styles.
“I’m all about keeping hair in the best, top quality and
healthiest condition possible” says Melissa.
When it comes to hair products, Melissa says to use the same types of
products on your hair as you would your skin; for example, be sure to look for
quality ingredients to moisturize your hair and keep it young and healthy. “You’ve got to use the best products possible
to counteract the torture you put your hair through” she says. Good communication with your personal stylist
is vital, notes Stone.
Melissa is also trained in media and as a public speaker at
Rogers & Cowen, NY. She is
experienced with a teleprompter, ear prompter and has a strong background in
social/ public relations.