In “These Are the Good Hair Days “, Rockstar Blends founder Heather Reilly Hiemstra explores the deep link between hair health, confidence, self-esteem and self-expression with local Sarasota experts lsle Chevalier and Melissa Moreno. Together, they unpack why hair isn’t just about beauty—it’s about agency. 

From hormone-driven hair loss to healing and recovery, they share real solutions rooted in ingredient integrity, scalp science, and open conversation. Melissa brings insights from Japanese haircare traditions that prioritize the scalp as the root of it all, while Ayal reframes extensions as restorative tools, not vanity fixes.

This episode cuts through the greenwashing and marketing fluff to remind us: when you feel good about your hair, you show up differently. The whole Rockstar Blends ethos—Feel Good. Look Good. Do Good – depends on it. Because taking deep care of your hair is more than a ritual and great hair days are always about more than hair — they’re about how you feel when you walk into the room, and what you get done when you're in there.

Isle Chevalier | SRQ Hair | srqhair.com

Melissa Marino | Magick & Mane | magickandmane.glossgenius.com

Melissa Marino is a seasoned hair artist and wellness-focused entrepreneur with over a decade of experience supporting women through every stage of life and hair transformation. From coast to coast, she’s worked hands-on with clients of all ages and textures, guiding them through challenges like hair thinning, hormonal changes, and product fatigue. Her journey began with a deep dive into organic hair care and evolved into a passion for scalp health, ingredient integrity, and energy-informed beauty rituals. Today, Melissa specializes in Japanese hair care science and mesh integration systems—cutting-edge solutions for those seeking both luxury and longevity in their hair journey. Rooted in intuition and grounded in results, Melissa’s work bridges the physical and energetic, helping women reclaim confidence and radiance from the crown down.

Isle Chevalier is a hair extension expert of 14 years who started her own line of hair extensions 11 years ago after realizing that all the big brands are owned by big corporations owned by men. She works behind the chair doing only extensions in Sarasota Florida. She is excited to add more hair loss solutions to her repertoire this year to help as many women as she can.

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