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
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
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Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
8 reviews
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!
Response from vendor•Nov 14, 2025Thank you so much!!! I loved working with you!❤️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.
Response from vendor•Nov 14, 2025Thank you so much!!! I truly loved being apart of your big day!!!❤️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!
Response from vendor•Sep 9, 2024Thank you so much!! I loved working with you every step of the way! You were stunning!❤️Mel is an amazing hairstylist!
Mel is my go-to for anytime I need my hair to look amazing! She made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day and I couldn’t even believe how well it turned out. I got countless compliments from everyone about how stunning it was. She is so easy to work with and will make sure no one leaves without feeling their best! You will not regret booking with Mel!
Response from vendor•Sep 9, 2024Thank you!! I loved working with you❤️❤️❤️ you were a picture perfect bride!
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