Business Details
Your Trusted Hair Stylists in Charlottesville, VA
Alma & Mela Hair Salon is a premier destination for professional hair styling and coloring services in Charlottesville, Virginia. Founded by European-trained stylists Alma and Mela, our salon blends classic techniques with modern trends to enhance each client's natural beauty. With decades of combined experience, we specialize in personalized haircuts, precision coloring, and advanced treatments tailored to individual needs. Our commitment to using eco-conscious, high-quality products like L'Oreal Inoa and Pureology ensures both stunning results and hair health.Located in the heart of downtown Charlottesville, we offer a welcoming atmosphere where clients receive exceptional service and expert guidance. From everyday styles to bridal transformations, our team delivers consistent excellence while prioritizing client comfort and satisfaction. We maintain transparent communication, clear pricing, and a focus on long-term hair wellness, establishing ourselves as a trusted leader in the local beauty industry.
Services
Hair Coloring
Hair Treatments
Bridal Styling
Haircuts
Eyebrow Shaping
Hair Perms
Scalp Treatments
Blowouts
Children's Haircuts
Grooming Services
Highlights and features
- We offer European-trained stylists with decades of combined experience
- Our team uses only ammonia-free, eco-conscious professional products
- We provide personalized consultations for every hair service
- We maintain a convenient downtown Charlottesville location
- We specialize in both classic and contemporary styling techniques
Services
Hair Coloring
Professional hair coloring using ammonia-free L'Oreal Inoa products. Our certified colorists create customized shades and highlighting techniques that enhance natural features while maintaining hair health. Services include full color, balayage, and corrective treatments for long-lasting vibrancy.
Hair Treatments
Restorative treatments for damaged or stressed hair. We offer deep conditioning, keratin treatments, and scalp therapies using Pureology and Paul Mitchell products. These services repair environmental damage, strengthen hair fibers, and improve overall hair texture through professional-grade formulations.
Bridal Styling
Specialized bridal hair services for weddings and formal events. Our stylists create timeless updos, modern styles, and trial sessions for brides and wedding parties. We ensure long-lasting styles that complement wedding attire while maintaining comfort throughout the event.
Haircuts
Precision haircuts for men and women using professional scissors and trimmers. Our stylists provide modern and classic cuts tailored to face shape, hair type, and lifestyle. Services include children's cuts, men's grooming, and women's styling with attention to maintaining healthy hair growth.
Eyebrow Shaping
Professional eyebrow shaping through tweezing and waxing. Our estheticians sculpt perfect brows while removing excess hair around the forehead area. This service enhances facial symmetry and provides a polished appearance that complements individual facial features.
People
Alma
Master Stylist
European-trained master stylist with over 15 years of experience in precision hair cutting and coloring. Specializes in creating customized styles that enhance natural beauty while maintaining hair health through professional techniques.
Mela
Master Stylist
Certified color specialist with expertise in ammonia-free hair coloring systems. Brings 18 years of experience in advanced coloring techniques and hair treatments, focusing on maintaining hair integrity while achieving vibrant, lasting results.
Questions
What hair coloring products do you use?
We use L'Oreal Inoa ammonia-free color system and Pureology professional products that protect hair while delivering vibrant, long-lasting color.
Do you offer bridal hair services?
Yes, we provide complete bridal styling services including trial sessions, updos, and party styling with experienced stylists specializing in wedding hair.
Are your stylists certified?
Our stylists hold certifications in European styling techniques and ammonia-free coloring systems, with combined experience exceeding 30 years.
What hair treatments do you recommend?
We offer keratin treatments, deep conditioning, and scalp therapies using professional-grade products to repair damage and strengthen hair fibers.
How can I book an appointment?
Call us directly at 434-977-5573 during business hours or visit our salon located at 112 West Main Street, Suite 8 in Charlottesville.
