"Every Client and Every Style Shares the Same Level of Importance. It is My Responsibility to have the Knowledge, Capability, and Product to Create the Desired Style. Hairstyling is My Art, My Passion, and My Career.

I had the dream of joining this industry as a child and made the decision to do so when I was 16 years old. I was hired at one of the top salons in Delaware to shampoo hair and sweep the floors. It was my dream come true to watch the hairstylists and makeup artists at work. I soon graduated high school and started my apprenticeship to become a cosmetologist..."

"I strive to provide a uniquely entertaining and personalized experience for all Gloss Salon clients.

Welcome to Gloss Salon!  I have been in this industry for 9 years, and co owner of Gloss for 4 years. My career foundations where built on education in art, construction, fine wood working, sales, business and interior design.

I have been fortunate to have appeared on TLC's "The Wedding Story", and other local television, as well as various model print work. However, my makeup specialty and passion is Wedding Day Makeup..."

"I love making people look their very best. No matter where or when I am doing hair, it is very important to me. If you have styling dreams you would like to make a reality, come on in and let's do it together!

"I love that I work at a place that brings me joy, fun and creativity!

I have been a stylist for 8 years. My expertise is in coloring and cutting, as well as up styles for all occasions. The base of my career started as Schilling and Douglas and advanced through training at the Graham Webb Academy, Goldwell Academy, and Matrix of Las Vegas. I have had the exciting opportunities to style hair for fashion and print such as Passion's Style Book, University of Delaware's Fashion Shows, Spark Magazine, and the increasingly elite Photog Shootouts..."

Shannon Melvin - Stylist/Makeup Artist

"Work should be fun!

I have been styling hair and doing makeup for 5 years. My specialties include cutting and coloring hair, and delivering fresh, current makeup looks.

My career started at Schilling and Douglas. I continue to further my education by attending workshops such as classes with colorist Roy Peters, artist from J Beverly Hills, Redken, and various shows at the International Beauty Show in NYC.

I've been excited to showcase my abilities at such events as local fashion shows, and work in Passion's Style Book..."

"I believe if you love what you do, your work will shine and progress with every client!

I have been working toward becoming a leader in the beauty industry for 8 years. My technical expertise is in haircutting for both men and women. I am also equally versed in foiling, color, and special occasion up styles. My work can be seen at many local fashion shows, such as the UD and DE today runway shows. I have had my work in print, such as UDress magazine and Passion's Style Books..."