The History of the Braid

Braids are so in right now, but where did they come from and what do they mean? Check out how braids are used and interpreted in other cultures, then see some of our favorite trendy braids.

The History of the Braid: A Twisted Tale infographic

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What are some of your favorite braids?

Top 5 Nail Color Trends for Summer

In honor of our summer pedicure special {get a fancy Shellac pedicure out on our lanai while enjoying the lovely Portland sun and a glass of bubbly} we wanted to bring you some fun ways you can decorate your nails with a DIY manicure this season.

Get noticed with bold oranges

Summer's all about the bright colors, which you'll want to extend to your fingers with all shades of orange - from coral to tangerine - you'll evoke memories of sunsets and tropical drinks.

Go romantic with bright lavender

The pastels haven't gone away and you are going to see tons of purples this summer, including many, many different lavenders. Choose a matte finish or even a glittery one and stay on-trend.

Ride the metallic ocean waves

Hit the beach this season and give yourself a mermaid mani with metallic blues and greens. It's the perfect complement to your warm weather wardrobe, whether it be a bikini or bermudas.

Collect your pennies

The summer polish neutral this year is copper. Brighten up your nails with this fab shade and look like a million bucks. 

Break out the citrus

You're probably going to a million things this summer. Parties, BBQs, weddings and more call for a little punch of color somewhere. Lemons and limes are all the rage - in your drinks and on your nails. Go for bolds, neons or pastels or mix it up with more than one at a time.

What's your favorite color trend of the season?

Guys - Is It Time For a New Style?

Hey guys! Have you been looking for a new 'do? How do you choose, besides going to the salon and just going "Help me!"? Well, now there's an infographic for that!

Picking A New Men's Hairstyle. infographic by pslifestyle.

In With the New!

Spring has sprung and summer is only a few weeks away. At Melange thre have been some changes all around. For starters, our spa room is a hit and while that was in the works, we decided why not give the rest of the salon a revamp as well. So, next time you come in, you're going to see a new look for us. We think it's more intimate, breezy and tranquil feeling. We hope you agree. Two of our stylists and our massage therapist have left us this month, but we have brought in two new stylists - Megan and Jessica - and are actively looking for a few more awesome ladies to add to the floor. If you know of a stylist looking to move to a great location, or are one yourself, know we're on the look-out! Here are some photos of our remodel:

We hope you come in to see us soon!