MEET THE STAFF
MELISSA
Owner / Master Stylist / Blonding & Balayage Specialist
Melissa has been doing hair for 15+ years as a part time "hobby" while she worked a 9-5 job. She graduated from Buffalo State College with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a master's degree in Literacy. For years, Melissa thought teaching was her future and where her heart was, but she soon realized something was still missing. She decided it was time to pursue her dream of owning a hair salon and doing hair full time. Hair color and styling women's hair is her favorite, but at the end of the day making any client happy is her goal!
JESS
Assistant Manager / Master Stylist / Razor & Short Cut Specialist
Jess graduated from Buffalo State College with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. She learned it wasn’t her passion and decided to follow her love of all things hair. That was 14 years ago, and she has not looked back! Jess also followed her dreams to California, but ultimately she decided Buffalo was home. While she’s known for her edginess, she can do it all!! So if your dream hair looks natural with highlights or funky with streaks of rainbow colors, you're in great hands with Jess!
RACHAEL
Marketing Coordinator / Master Stylist / Fashion Color & Bridal Specialist
Rachael has been a licensed cosmetologist for over 14 years. After being a stay at home mom, she was ready to get her hands into some hair! She loves all things funky and creative. She's an avid cosplayer and is known to dress her daughter up, too! You can find her with some clippers in her hand doing a men's cut, or a color brush painting a custom look. She also specializes in bridal makeup & airbrush!
Emily
Stylist / Assistant / Makeup Artist
Emily has been a stylist for 3+ years with Mantra. She has a bachelor's degree in Mental Health & Human Services from University at Buffalo and worked as a social worker for a couple of years before she decided it wasn't for her. She wanted to be a Mantra Stylist and always had a passion for beauty and hair! She is so trendy and fun with her hair and fashion sense. She started off as an assistant and is now excited to be a full-time stylist! Working under the owners, Melissa & Stacey, she has been personally trained in highlighting, teasy lights, balayage & technical cutting.
MASTER STYLIST
Sara
Sara is a Master Stylist for over 10 years. She specializes in men's cuts, color, bridal, and makeup. She loves to do hair & makeup for boudoir photoshoots especially!