Melanie Medeiros at By Shear Design

Saw some Unilocal reviews of Melanie and decided to give it a try. I had a horrible haircut to begin with and was very unhappy with the color. Melanie was extremely thorough and thoughtful to what I wanted. My cut and color came out exactly how I wanted, I am super thrilled with it and will be going back to her. By Shear Design also made me feel so welcome and I was immediately greeted at the door. Mary got me a cup of coffee, cookies and a head massage when she washed my hair. Overall a great experience and I look forward to going back.

Melanie is absolutely wonderful! She actually listens to what YOU want! She put layers in my hair and I love them! My hair has movement again! I will definitely go back to her. Melanie is also super friendly and very easy to talk to. She’s down to earth and makes the salon visit fun! I felt like I’ve known her forever! She’s a very talented lady and I absolutely adore her!

I am so excited to review a new stylist! I found Melanie through a search for colorist near Burke. I loved my previous stylist but It’s hard for me to get out to Fairfax on a weekday. I also LOVED all the styles and colors on Melanie’s Instagram pages!
Making an appointment was easy and we had a short phone consult so I could convey the challenges that I tend to have with my hair.
The salon is located in an tiny office park off Old Keene Mill, across the street from the One Life Fitness and Shoppers. The front desk was very friendly and offered me a beverage. I had another consult with Melanie and she educated me on a few things about toning my color after a few weeks to avoid the «yellow and brassy» look. I hate that look on me!
I loved the way my new color blends with my overall hair look. I also wanted to get a shorter cut for easy management but I didn’t want to have my big olé chub cheeks showing too much! Pricing is in line with salons in the area. She did an excellent job with no rush cuts! I can’t wait to return and am so glad to find a fabulous person close to home!

Melanie is an amazing hair stylist & colorist!!! Not only is she super friendly, but she really knows her stuff!
I can’t begin to say how nice it was to have a real conversation with my hair stylist, & she cared, & engaged! This area can be so much about running you through the hair mill — at some of the bigger salons, but I much prefer someone who not only is damn good at what she does, but if I’m going to be sitting in a chair for hours, it’d be nice to be able to talk to somebody for awhile.
And with that you also get to actually have what you really want, because she will listen to you and your wants & needs with your hair. She is Not rushed to kick you out of your chair because the next 5 clients are coming in. I loved my hair, & can’t wait to go back & try something else fun!!! & lastly, she nailed red & blonde!!! Very hard to do — coming from a natural redhead, I’m pretty picky. :) You won’t regret going to see Melanie!

If I could give Melanie more than 5 stars I would!!! Melanie is flat out amazing! The first time I went to see her I needed to get an orangey ombré fixed. When she asked me what I wanted done I basically just told her «FIX ME!» — she talked me through a couple options and then gave me her best suggestion … not old did she fix the color she added a couple highlights throughout to balance my hair out, and I LOVED IT! I have since continued to see her and have recommended her to my girlfriends =) Not only is she amazing at coloring, she also cuts my hair just the way I want it. I often joke that a good stylist is a hard to find as the perfect man … I think my hair just found its styling hubby! =)

MELANIE IS THE BEST HAIRSTYLIST EVERRRRRR!!! She is super kind, friendly, professional and has years of experience.
She has been doing my hair for over 2 years and is AMAZZZINNNGGG!!! Amazing color and cuts every time!
She did a red violet balayage ombré on me back in March and its held up amazingly! I get compliments on my hair EVERYWHERE I go!!!
I would reccomend Melanie to anyone who is looking for a great style!