Up dos by Mel

Beauty services

Prices start at $100 per person

Styles: Classic, Glamorous, Romantic

About Up dos by Mel

Up dos by Mel

Owner/stylist

Hello! My name is Melissa I am a bridal stylist. I have been doing hair for 10 years now and I’m in love with bridal styling. I am a traveling stylist so will go where ever needed day of. I look forward to talking and meeting you!

I am published in Wisconsin bride best of 2023. I truly pour my heart and soul into my work. I strive to make you and your party look and feel their best! I make sure I am staying up to date on trends and techniques to be the best I can be for you.

Services

Service categories

Hair

Services & specialties

Available for touch-ups (hourly)
Children’s services
Multi-day events
Pre-wedding beauty prep
Blowouts
Hair accessories
Hair extension application
Hair extension color matching
Hair trials
Styling for short hair
Styling with hair extensions
Updos

Specialty styles

Classic
Glamorous
Romantic

Preferred vendors of Up dos by Mel

Beauty professional

Jordan m art

McHenery, IL

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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10 reviews

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Sage O.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Aug 18, 2026
Absolute Perfection!
I cannot recommend Mel enough! She did an incredible job with our wedding hair. She was able to create so many different styles for my bridal party. From intricate updos to hollywood waves, every single one of them looked stunning and stayed completely intact all day and night. She is talented, professional, and a joy to work with on your big day! Photo Credit to Madison Kristine Photography
Melissa Pavlos•Aug 19, 2026
Thank you so much!! I loved working with you and your bridal party!!! Wishing you a life time of happiness
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Ashley F.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Aug 17, 2026
Amazing hairstylist
I booked Melissa from Up dos by Mel for my bridal hair and couldn't have been happier with my decision. From my first conversation, she was upfront about what she could deliver and honest about the timeline, which helped me feel confident and prepared. On my wedding day, Melissa kept everything on schedule and made sure we stayed right on track so nothing felt rushed. Her attention to detail showed in every curl and pin—our hair looked flawless and held up perfectly throughout the entire day. Melissa is reliable, professional, and truly cares about making her clients feel beautiful. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a bridal hairstylist they can trust.
Melissa Pavlos•Aug 18, 2026
Thank you so much!! You were such a stunning bride and a wonderful person! I loved being apart of your big day!
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Karina S.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Nov 14, 2025
Wedding Hair Services
Melissa was amazing through the whole process from booking her for our wedding to the trial, to the wedding day itself. Her personality lights up the room and she brings so much positive energy, which is what every bride needs on her day. She professional, transparent with her pricing, and always on time. She was open to changes from the trial to the wedding day and made everyone feel comfortable. Highly recommend booking her for her hair services!
Melissa Pavlos•Nov 14, 2025
Thank you so much!!! I loved working with you!❤️
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Monica R.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Apr 7, 2025
The Curls of My Dreams
I have short curly hair and wasn't sure if I could find a hairstylist who could really work with my hair length. Thankfully, "I want to accentuate my natural curls" is a phrase Melissa loves hearing from brides. After the trial, I immediately fell in love with her idea of how to style my hair for my wedding. The process felt very collaborative, right down to her asking which hair pins I wanted and where we should set up the station for styling my hair on the day of. On the day of my wedding, I felt stunning and had curls that lasted all day.
Melissa Pavlos•Nov 14, 2025
Thank you so much!!! I truly loved being apart of your big day!!!❤️
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Megan H.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Sep 8, 2024
Highly recommended
Mel was incredible! She reached out to me after reading what I was looking for, then helped me find a makeup artist, and was so flexible throughout the whole process. I shared my vision and she brought it to life and I received so, SO many compliments on my hair on my wedding day. When people see my pictures, they always comment on my hair immediately. My braid was stunning but she did great work on my whole bridal party; all with diverse hair styles and hair needs. I got married in August and all of our hair stayed the night even with heat and humidity. Mel is so laid back and easy to work with. I would book her all over again if I could!
Melissa Pavlos•Sep 9, 2024
Thank you so much!! I loved working with you every step of the way! You were stunning!❤️