Reviews of Melessa's Ultimate Hair Design: Hair Salon, Hair Weaving, Hair Replacement in Middletown (Hairdressing)

Georgette Wilhelm

My daughter got her hair done by Melissa for her prom. She was very satisfied by the hair salon! We loved the nice atmosphere and got amazing results! Thank you!

BS F

As a first time customer at Melessa's salon, I was initially impressed by the overall cleanliness of the salon. Ms. Melessa helped me find the best option for my hair and lifestyle, and told me the best ways to maintain my style for longevity.

Abrianna Jackson

This place is so unprofessional

Daniel McCoy

Great job!

Raquel Park

So I was Happy to find this place so my seven year old daughter can get her hair done. Let me just say my daughter has ADHD, Asthma, and is epileptic so with all the medications and symptoms she has it's hard for her to sit still but she did Good being that the person braiding her hair named Zoe was taking forever. First of i asked for small braids and she did them big second I spent 95 dollars there plus gave Zoe a good tip. All to call to make a new appointment hoping this time would be better only for the owner Melissa to tell me that Zoe said she will never do my daughter hair again very rudely too. And not only that I paid all that money only to find out that Zoe had only been working there for three weeks and is a high school student that does not even have her license yet. Now I don't descriminate but they sure have descriminated on my 7yr old daughter that has many health issues.

Brenda Snipes

A very beautiful shop, friendly stylist that genuinely know how to do hair

Jacqulyn Crone

Ever since I have been using her services, I have been looking and feeling great. Thank you for the great work you put into making my wig!

Alvenia Scarborough

Unreliable: I arrived today for a 930am appt. and Melessa wasn't there so I texted her. She called me back and told me that our appointment was not confirmed, even though the previous night we had a full exchange by text that ended with her saying "c u in the a.m. at 930." Melessa then gave me more excuses and asked if I could come to her house for my services. Your house you say? Um, no, thank you. I drove 30 minutes and spent $8 in tolls at 930am on a Sunday morning for a salon experience, not for a kitchen sink shampoo. Unprofessional: Melessa has no respect for other people's time. She consistently arrives 30-60 minutes late for our appointments. At one of my first sessions with her I waited almost 2 hours before being seen. From then on I would only see her on Sunday mornings and only as her first client. When Melessa is late or a no-show she does not take responsibility for her actions. Instead of saying, "I'm sorry that I'm late" she makes excuses, changes her story, and bends the truth. It's really ridiculous, unprofessional behavior. Unappreciative: I am a working professional. I know that a good stylist in DE is hard to find, and a good weave stylist is even harder to find. Because of that I paid Melessa very good money for her services. I was very patient and understanding despite her poor punctuality. I dealt with the fact that she didn't really care for my natural hair (no deep conditioning, no trimming, no adjusting your braids to manage tension), didn't use the best products, didn't always have clean towels, or never had any soap in the bathroom. I could accept all those things, but I cannot accept Melessa's lack of value for me as a (good) paying customer. Trust me, she is unlikely to value you either. Key Takeaway: If you want a reliable, professional stylist with great service---don't waste your time with Melessa.

Charlotte Garwood

Melissa's hair salon is probably one of the best in the area, the atmosphere, the attitude, everything is so friendly, and you feel so cozy in there. I'll definitely repeat my visit there.

Kena Williams

I have been coming to Melessa’s salons in Delaware and Baltimore for 4 plus years now and every time I come she works her magic and I’m walking out with a fly hairdo. My weave or wig styles are sophisticated with just a little edge to keep it spicy. I even use her hair care line in between visits from the hair perfume to the shine mist, my hair looks good and stays fresh.

Shay H.

I was very pleased with my service! Melessa's salon is very clean and the atmosphere is very inviting. The stylist are patient and attentive. I felt very comfortable getting my hair serviced and I love the results. I'm glad I finally found a great salon.

Charlene Campbell

Thank you melessa I l love my hair best shop downtown baltimore for weaves thanks alot

Dawn Chapman

I love my hair, thanks Melessa for knowing what was best for me...

Shari Reed

Wonderful work

David Draves

I am so impressed by Mellessa's talent. I have been seeing her for several years. She knows just the right color and style for me and I'm always thrilled with the result. I also love that I can make appointments for after work rather than mid-day - it makes getting my hair done very convenient. I love Melessa's Weave Palace!

Stanlees Mama

Best place to get braids

Tabatha Williams

I called in for a last minute appointment and was quickly accommodated! The stylist was very friendly and personable! She listened to my needs about my hair care, and what I desired for a style! It came out EXACTLY the way I wanted, and I get tons of compliments on it! I will definitely be going back! Prices were very reasonable!

Denise Petway

I absolutely love love love my hair!!! She did an amazing job installing my hair weave and it looks so natural! Thanks Melesse!!!

Andrea Underwood

All my haircuts and masks for the last couple of years have been at this place!

Nancy Gregory

I’ve been a FAITHFUL client of Melessa’s since August of 2008. I can truly say that after my first visit I became a fan and later a friend. She is one of THE most talented, gifted and creative hair artists I have known. Her hands are definitely anointed by The Most High

Kaniyah mcneill

I called Melessa first thing this morning for an emergency hair appointment and she booked me for 11:30am. After having a screw up from last week I must say that I left out one happy satisfied customer. I will definitely be back! I’m from North Carolina and finding a good hairdresser in Delaware has been the ultimate challenge but like I said I’m happy with the outcome! I’m back beautiful again! Thanks

Aaliyah Amor

Horrible service and she over charged my mother and I for my simple braids and her curl

Gabriela Pure

I'm so happy for my visitation at Melessa's salon. I felt myself like in paradise. This the best hair salon around. Already my favorite!

Raven .

You can tell she loves what she does. she always does an amazing job and doesn't let you leave without making sure your hair looks good

Dione Kamper

This is my go-to hair salon in Middletown! great atmosphere, great people and true professionals! Recommended!

Liz Repp

I have had a great time and positive experience when I go to Melessa's salon. She is very professional and does a good job. I have been to a lot of salons that have destroyed my hair but with Melessa she takes time and creates the exact style that I am looking for. I have never been dissatisfied. Thanks Melessa for bringing my hair back to life

Trinity Mitchell

I have very fine, naturally curly hair and Melessa matched my haircolor and texture perfectly and my hair looks fabulous and thicker and I cant thank her enough. I will go back to Melessa again and again

Sirella Varnak

Absolutely perfect hair salon, well done Melissa. Definitely, this is my favorite place. I will recommend Melissa's hair salon to all my friends. :)

Thomas Rzaca

Bad review for bad review of Archmere.

Nicole Smith

Everytime I get my hair done by Melissia, I get the oowwww's and ahhh's. People stop me and asked who does my hair. Melissia gives you privacy in her salon and she ensures the atmosphere is friendly and peaceful. I'm glad I met her

danesha gallier

I LOVE MY HAIR! Melissa was very helpful and super patient with all my questions. She did an amazing job, was fast and was very nice. I can not wait to go back and I will be telling all my friends.

Sabbysweet S

I came to Melessa shop in a whim cause I needed my hair done for a trip I was taking. She was very nice and professional and did an amazing job on my hair. She was able to do my hair in an hour and fifteen minutes and the best thing is it lasted 4 months!!

Chaunte Roberts

I have never experienced such poor customer service from a business before in my life and from the owner at that. Saturday, may 14, I had gone in to inquire pricing for braids. Let me preface I had started going because I live in Dover and my boyfriend lives in Cecilton, whom I visit frequently. I was looking for an alternate salon away from Dover and the young lady in the first chair on right (my apologies for not remembering her name) was an absolute sweetheart. She ha helped me in the past. She directed me to whom i found out to be Melissa's area (the owner). I will bullet this and put it in a nutshell. 1. I asked her for pricing for the braids..by the time I left, still never got that info from her. 2. I asked if she had time to do a quick wash, dry and straigten. Now keep in mind i had my weave in for almost 2 months. I told her this. She eventually said, "come on, I will do it". I said ok great. Not thinking it was going to take 2.5 hours...YES ...2.5 HOURS for a wash. 20 min to half hour while she was on the phone the whole time and doing god only knows what. After she man-handled my head it was another almost 45 min to an hour under the dryer. She finally sat me down in the chair after her doing someone elses weave and still sat another 15-20 min while she checked out that person, and socialized and still on the phone. Even another customer saw me starting to get agitated. I told her i was now running out of time a very quick straighten was fine. She replied, " Well that is all you are going to get, i dont have time, I have to be at my other salon" Her tone of voice was very condescending and the fact I, me, was inconveniencing her. Keep in mind she CHOSE to do my hair. I was in the chair for every bit of 4-5 min, no more while she straightened my hair. 3. Get to the counter and she spent another 5-10 min socializing and talking to other people. She then told me a price of $65, and of course my immediate response was, "65$? (in shock), FOR WHAT!???" That is when she started talking down to me, again as if I inconvenienced her. She proceeded to tell me that I did not have good quality hair, it was matted, which it was after she washed it, (if that is what you call washing)(she squirted shampoo in my hair, rubbed around the edges and left me sat, then rinsed out). Remember I had already told her how long it was in. She then told me that I was ungrateful for her doing my hair. If it were not for the children in earshot i would have said something more but even if not, two wrongs don't make a right. I was not going to stoop to her level by having a screaming match. She hardly let me get a word in. 2.5 hours later I finally walked out of there with nothing more than what I could have done at home for free. But I thought I was trying to do local business a favor and give them business but I can promise I will never set foot in there again. I feel sorry for the others that work there because its her attitude that takes business away from her stylists. Its a full circle. The salon was dirty as hell, children running around all over the place as much as I love children, they needed to be kept under control. Its a shame that people go into business like Melissa and they lose touch with the business sense, HOW to talk to people and KNOW when to not take on more than you can chew. I am a business owner myself and honestly she needs to go back for business 101. I have never seen an owner look as bad as she did. Even if she was not feeling good, try to do something with your own hair. When I first met her I would have NEVER in a million years though she was the owner. As an owner, you have to learn when to say no. Its not always about the ole might dollar. I would have been MORE appreciative by her telling me she did not have time because of whatever, instead she took me and she was rushed, then made me feel insignificant by trying to make me think I was cornering her to do it. SHAME ON YOU! Dear Business Owners: Word of mouth goes a long way, especially negative.

Roger Horton

I was referred to Melessa by so many people in Middletown, Delaware that I HAD to go to her to get my hair done for the 2012 Mrs. Delaware United States Pageant. Melessa made me feel so special sitting in her chair and even more glamorous after completing my "Megan Good" hair style! She's is a true weaveologist and consummate professional. I'm excited to have her has my stylist during my reign as Mrs. Delaware United States 2012.

Greg Feldmann

If you are looking for a quality hair salon - visit Melessa's! I really enjoy my visits there!

Jessy Fiedler

The first impression is always important, and my first impression from Melissa's hair salon is nothing short of amazing. With my very first steps in to the salon I felt the pleasant atmosphere. But this is not all. These people are true specialists working with passion and devotion. It is a great pleasure to be part of such professionalism. Thank you so much

Jeff Southerland

I always turn to these people for my haircut. They are professionals, and I enjoy the friendly and welcoming environment in the hair salon that they provide!

Stevy Mallkins

Hello, I want to thank you from my wife's name, because she doesn't have any internet account. Anyway, she is totally satisfied after her visit in Melissa's hair salon. She was shining from joy after that. I want to thank you too, because when my wife is happy, that makes me feel happy too.

Felicia Finney

I am new to Delaware and was in desperate need of some TLC on this head, I must say when I entered Melessa's Ultimate Hair Design I was very impressed, the decor was amazing, Melessa was very friendly & professional, her staff is AWESOME as well and my natural hair is ♥️FLAWLESS♥️ I'm so glad I found this Upscale Salon...Keep Up The Good Work Ladies

Alysia G

I first visited Melessa's salon in late 2008. I'd had my first weave sewn in at another salon and was experiencing extreme itching. She helped treat my scalp and provided relief. My next two sew-in weave installs were done by Melessa in preparation for my May 2009 wedding. She does excellent work and I've always been happy with the outcome. After several years, I've recently began visiting Melessa's salon again. Since I'd last seen her I'd relocated a couple of times and had done a lot of damage to my hair edges by wearing clip-on ponytails. With her help, I was able to identify the cause of my extreme scalp irritation. Apparently, I have a rare sensitivity to most weaving thread due to allergies. Previously, I'd thought hair weaving was no longer an option for me, but Melessa provided several options including a practically thread-less technique she does. I decided to use the option of purchasing an alternative thread product, which I bought at a craft store. Now that she uses the other thread I have virtually no itching!!!! Melessa's weaves are secure and flat to the head. I receive many compliments and people often assume it's my natural hair. In 3 months my damaged hair has started to grow in thicker and fuller. The best part of my experience at Melessa's salon is the environment. It's not hectic and crazy like other shops I've visited. Melessa runs a professional establishment and I plan to be a customer for a long time to come.

Ann Marie Tracy

I spent two whole years searching for someone that could do my hair to my satisfaction. Finally I found Melessa, and I have never left. She knows exactly what your hair needs, and how to uniquely fit your face. I am so happy I found the hair stylist to the stars. Never been disappointed. Thank you Melessa.

erika oneal

Very very happy with my new hair style. Melessa did a wonderful job and i am excited to show everyone what a great job she has done!! Thank you so much, i will be calling you soon.

Larrissa Mendosa

Amazing!

Rashanda Powell

I really love my hair and my lovely stylist Melessa’s is the best

Marcie Harvey

I have to admit that I have never visited more pleasant place than Melissa's hair salon. Definitely recommend it

Ashley Rush

A few months ago i went in as i heard great reviews on melessa and so being i am not from the area i wanted to try it out. I ended up getting the hair from her which i normally don't do as she told me it is AUTHENTIC INDIAN REMI and i later found out this isn't true at all. The day i got it done my hair was beautiful until...the next day. I called her because my hair felt hard as if it was synthetic or something was wrong an she fried my hair. She told me to get put some conditioner in it and i would be ok. In fact it wasn't i ended up going to my local beautician and she looked at it after washing and during the setting, she noticed my hair wasn't braided or sewn in correctly. First the braids were very close together, they were thick braids not small one as everyone I've ever been to or know who does hair braids. She left parts of my hair out that was nice but it was too much left out than what should've been. As well i complained because it was itching so much it was driving me nuts! My beautician looked at me scalp and showed me in the mirror view that it was blood red. At that point in time i came home and said since now its clean i should be ok. that next week i brushed my hair after wrapping it over night and i had a huge beehive knot in the back of it! I actually popped my arm out of place trying my hardest to get it out. This was the last straw and so i called my mother to have her help me take this mess out of my head. As we took it out my hair was coming out and in parts, was sewn in to the thread (attached) I washed and deep conditioned my hair and it was needed after that beating it went through, only to find my hair was coming out in clumps!!! I will NEVER set foot in this shop, recommend anyone, or even consider having melessa touching my hair again! This was a complete horror show, that was a complete waste of my time and hard earned money!!!

Zmcgary Sawyers

Just got my hair done. Amazing experience 5⭐plus

Jeannette O'Reilly

Thank you for your care and patience with me, I know I can be a tough one sometimes!

Pamela Baker

Melessa is an excellent full service stylist. Her attention to detail is amazing! The atmosphere at her salon is both comforting and professional.

Stephanie Parre

I went to Melessa for the first time in September. I have never had a sew in weave before so i had no idea what pricing or the process would be. When i got to the salon i waited for almost 45 minutes after my appointment before even being seen, when i was seen, i sat at the washing station for about 15 minutes while she made a personal phone call. After washing my hair i was sat under the dryer for 2 hours, my hair was shoulder length so surely this was overkill. Come to find out that while i was under the dryer, Melessa left the salon to go get dinner. I was alone with my boyfriend in her salon for 2 hours before she came back. When we started to begin the process, she asked if i wanted to dye my hair along with the hair she would be installing, thinking that this would be professional mixed color, i agreed to dye my hair. Melessa comes back with a box dye for my hair after i had told her how fragile my hair was and how damaged. I let it go thinking she knew what she was talking about. The night i got home, i was brushing my weave and a clump of my natural hair came out onto the brush due to the box color hair dye that was used. I was unbelievably aggravated. Not to mention that i was in the salon for 6 hours. My appointment was at 4 and i left the salon at 10:30 pm. I was charged 800 dollars for my 3 row partial weave. After going home and doing a little research, i had found 15+ salons who would do a partial 3 row weave for around 175 dollars plus cost of hair. She completely took advantage of my ignorance about weaves. I would NOT recommend this salon to anyone. Although Melessa was friendly, she lacked the ability to be professional.

David Harvey

I will not hesitate to call again in the future, that is for sure!

Portia Daye

Melessa is awesome. The most talented hair care, design and stylist! The flexibility that she accomodates you with 2 salons and a home salon. Melessa does not let you down. Even when she not 100% or dealing with life issues, she puts her clients first Thank you Melissa. #client for life.

Deborah Mowbray

DISSATISFIED CUSTOMER. I should have read all the reviews before scheduling an appointment. I missed the ones that were 1 star. Sometimes you can’t beleive what you read but believe this. Service was not good at the start of my appointment Melessa asked if I had cash which I was informed when we spoke when I made the appointment. Then we discussed the service which I was getting a weave but then she said she did not quote me the price over the phone to match the service. I was heated but was not willing to pay anymore because it was already too expensive but I continued on with the appt because I was leaving for a cruise in few days. This would be only my second time getting a weave and I told her this. She attempted to sell her craft and experience by stating she’s a stylist to the stars which I don’t care about that I don’t have stars money. I just wanted a good weave and know I was getting good hair. Well for me it was a nightmare and I’m still kicking myself for allowing her to do my hair and spending so much money and the hair sucks as well. I still have the hair weave which was just done the end of July I’m just trying to get some wear for all the money I dropped but I’m really close to removing it. Money down the drain. Bottom line I feel like I was robbed. I’ve had 2 other stylist tell me one the weave was way too tight and my scalp has sores and it was on fire. The other stylist said she did not have to charge the amount that she charged especially for the length 14 inch and 16 inch. I wanted to call her and let her know but I decided not to because I know she was not going to try to make it right and I didn’t want to get upset about it all over again. I’m getting pissed as I write this now. I would not recommend this shop for her service.

Nina Lopez

This was the nearest hair salon in New Castle where I could get a brazillian lace front so I went to visit it and ask for prices. It was very reasonable tbh. They keep it affordable and I know a few friends who have also gone for their weaves, so I was certain of the quality. I’d definitely recommend them.

Kathy Humbertson

Melessa is wonderful. She has crafted two custom unit for me and one for my daughter. The quality is great and they are very natural.

shelby lou

she is very kind but her time Is all off you will always have to sit at least an hour or more. Her hair is trash do not buy just a waste of money aliexpress hair is better. Her work is not all that great at all you can find so many other hairstylist for the same price or less who can show her a thing or two about slaying some hair. keep your money

October Libra

She told me my hair was cheap, and I had my boyfriend drop off some money and she told me I was doing to much.

Sandra Meade

Hello, I visited Melissa's hair salon for a hair extension procedure, and I have to admit that the salon is amazing, so Melissa is. Felt really cozy, in friendly atmosphere. Love it :)

Edmonda Manna

Melissa is awesome, I love her and her hair salon. The best in the area, no doubt. Every time when someone asks me where I've done my hair, I always recommend Melissa's salon because it is the best.

Yvette Biggs

Melessa is awesome!!!! I went in today for a consultation and after 10 minutes, Melessa was ready to get my hair back on track. I've never had a consultation like that before but it was awesome and worth it and I can't wait to go back in 2 weeks.

Maria Alvarez

I`m so happy I`ve found Melessa's Ultimate Hair Design`s hair studio! Every time I leave your hair studio I feel so happy and satisfied! Thank you for your patience and great service! Definitely the most professional hair studio in Middletown!

Trish Scott

I love this place so much!