About Melody
Proud of where I came from. Excited for everything I’m becoming.
Luxury Hairstylist, Beauty Entrepreneur & Content Creator
It All Started With a Little Girl and Her Hair.
Before the salons, before the businesses, and before The Wealthy Stylist, there was simply a little girl who wanted to learn how to do her own hair.
I wasn’t always happy with how my hair was styled, so I decided I wanted to learn to do it myself. What started as curiosity quickly became a passion.
I began with braiding, and by high school, I’d fallen in love with hair extensions and the possibilities they created.
I didn’t know it then, but those early moments were the beginning of something much bigger.
That passion would eventually lead me to build L&M Hair Company, grow two salons, create opportunities in the beauty industry, and discover new ways to turn my creativity into a business.
Today, I’m entering another chapter, one that combines everything I love about beauty with entrepreneurship, content creation, personal style, and travel.
And while my vision continues to evolve, the heart behind it hasn’t changed.
“I’ve always believed beautiful hair is about more than how you look. It’s about how it makes you feel.”
A few milestones
- 2020L&M begins as an online business
- 2021The first L&M salon opens in Portland
- 2023A second salon opens
- By 2023Textured-hair education program underway
- 2024The Wealthy Stylist is born
- 2026L&M Hair Shop launches
- 2026Phoenix pop-ups begin
- 2027Moving to Phoenix in August
The next chapter
The Wealthy Stylist began as a place to teach and share what I’d learned. Today, it’s my personal luxury beauty brand, bringing together everything I love.
- Luxury hairK-Tips, sew-ins and quick weaves, now at my Phoenix pop-ups.
- Hair productsThe same hair I install, available through L&M Hair Shop.
- Content creationBeauty stories told with an expert’s eye and my own voice.
- Brand partnershipsCollaborations with brands I genuinely believe in.
- LifestyleStyle, travel and the beautiful life I’m building along the way.
A life that feels as beautiful as it looks
When I’m not behind the chair, I’m probably dreaming up my next business idea, planning another getaway, or making memories with my family.
I’m a wife, a mom, a beauty lover, and an entrepreneur who genuinely enjoys the little luxuries in life. Whether I’m exploring somewhere new with my husband, Jered, getting dressed up, or finding inspiration for my next creative project, I believe life should be filled with moments that make you feel good.
Because for me, beautiful living isn’t just about how things look. It’s about creating a life you genuinely love.
- Beauty
- Business
- Personal style
- Travel
- Family
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