In “What Your Stylist Wants You to Know”,  the haircare gurus from Magick & Mane/SRQ Hair  return to talk over their holistic approach to hair issues that’s helping women stay vibrant, sexy, and beautiful through every stage & challenge of life.

Heather kicks off the conversation by praising Melissa Marino’s seasoned artistry and ”energy-informed beauty rituals”. Specializing in Japanese haircare science and mesh integration systems, Melissa  is all about luxury and longevity, helping women reclaim their confidence from the crown down. 

The conversation quickly turns to the new salon space Melissa shares with extension specialist Isle Chevalier,  who brings her expertise in hair regrowth and healthy extensions to what Heather describes as an ”incredible little sanctuary” in Laurel Park, near downtown Sarasota.

Together they are making a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free zone for women struggling with hair loss, thinning, or hormonal changes. Melissa and Isle are committed to continued learning, training in cutting-edge non-surgical hair replacement methods like  micro lines and mesh integration. 

Beyond these latest techniques,  Melissa and Isle both emphasize the importance of consulting with all our medical professionals, staying hydrated, and other self-care fundamentals we might not typically associate with our healthy hair. As Heather reminds us, ”good blood equals good hair” – everything starts from within. They also drop some bombshells on product usage, starting with “listen to your stylist – they're not just trying to sell you products!”. Listen in to find out what to use on your hair, how to use it, and the one place to STOP buying your haircare products from. 

This episode reminds us that taking care of our hair is about more than just vanity—it's about reclaiming confidence, feeling good, and shining our light in the world. So, chill out, have another glass of water and shampoo your scalp. Your hair, and your inner rockstar, will thank you.

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. 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 with over 14 years of experience. She 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. Isle is constantly adding to her repertoire of hair loss solutions in order to help as many women as she can reclaim their inner fire.

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