Our Story
MeKesha Melvin
AADP Board Certified Trichologist | Alopecia Non Surgical Hair Loss Specialist, | (HTMA) Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Tech | Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
Following in the footsteps of my Aunt Peggy Joe Sellers, I was gifted at an early age with the talent of Hair Care Artistry. I have twenty years of experience as a Beauty Icon behind the chair in Atlanta, the Carolinas, and Maryland. As a Dudley Cosmetology Alumni & an AACS (CEA) member, I have been featured in various hair magazines (Universal Salons/Hotlanta), and displayed on highway billboards.
I am the Founder and Lead Educator of “Dare 2 Know Hair” Seminars & “Dare 2 Know Hair” Expo held yearly in Savannah, GA, Dudley, Straight Request and most recently (March 2011) Weave Experts Intl. Platform Artist, Kut Assistant to Freddie J. (Chris Rock’s Good Hair Movie) ,
working side by side with Tomeka James (Weave Experts Intl.) instructing and offering unique methods of Hair Weaving & Hair Replacement such as DSW (Detachable Sewn Weave) for thinning and balding clients, Mekani, Malaysian, Fusion, Microlinking, Lace wigs, etc. also providing Continuing Education through Color Purple Productions for licensed hair designers and students prior to becoming a Licensed Cosmetology Instructor through North Carolina and Georgia.
Mekesha Melvin continues to make a smooth, hard hitting impact on the hair industry and upcoming stylist while becoming one of today’s most qualified and sought after stylist, while headed to the T*O*P, by transferring hair knowledge through her desire to open Dare 2 Know Hair Advanced Training Center & Transitional Salon. We offer in/out of state CEU credits, specialty classes (basic & advanced levels), and employment opportunities to students, newly graduated students and licensed professionals seeking to continue their education in the comfort of a classroom with a licensed Instructor onsite; although, we do welcome professionals that are self sufficient. The training center also offers Advanced Training Classes, and Instructional DVD’s.
MeKesha also appears at local and international hair shows to include Bronner Bros, Taliaah Waajid, Dare 2 Know Hair Expo, and SHB Hair Show instructing make-up, lashes, weaving, basic and advanced styles, all demonstrated on Relaxed and Natural Hair throughout the United States.
Because hair, make-up and educating is what I love to do, I continue to search for educational classes for myself to advance my knowledge to teach as well as practice hands-on in two states, North Carolina and Georgia, servicing clients and stylists that find a high level of satisfaction in my talent, educational skills and instructional Dvds.
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Remember me for the Innovative, Creative, Educating “TRENDSETTER” that I am in Hair, Make-up, & Educating for years to come because
I AM 
More Than Qualified...
- 1993 (Current) – Entreprenuer
- 1993 Hank Hanna’s College of Beauty Culture Dunn, NC
- 1995 Effective Teachers Training
- 1996 NC Licensed Cosmetologist
- 1997 Dudley Cosmetology University (Advanced Training)
- 2003 MD Licensed Cosmetologist
- 2005 GA Licensed Master Cosmetologist
- 2007 Approved NC Board of Cosmetic Arts CEU Provider
- 2010 Dudley Products Platform Educator/Artist
- 2011 1st Instructional DVD* Hair Cutting w/Design lines
- 2011 C Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
- 2011 Milady Master Educator Certification
- 2011 CEA Member
- 2011 Weave Experts Intl. Platform Artist
- 2012 GA Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
- 2012 1st (D2KH) Dare 2 Know Hair Expo
- 2012 (D2KH) Dare 2 Know Hair Advanced Training Ctr.
- 2012 Approved GA Board of Cosmetology CEU Provider
1993-current – Entrepreneur
1997-2005 – Unisex Beauty & Barber Salon, Operating Owner (Newton Grove, NC)
2005-2005 – Flawless Hair Gallery, Operating Owner (Fayetteville, NC)
2005-2010 – The Color Purple Hair Studio , Operating Owner (Clinton, NC)
2008-2010 – The Color Purple Hair Studio II, Owner (Warsaw, NC)
03/2012 – Planned & Executed The (D2KH) Dare 2 Know Hair Expo, Event Coordinator
4/2012 – Present (D2KH) Dare 2 Know Hair Advanced Training Ctr. & Salon ,Operating Owner (Fayetteville, NC)
4/2012 – Present The Color Purple Hair Studio, Operating Owner, (Fayetteville, NC)
2012 – Vectour Group LLC, Transit Driver (nova trained) contracted for 2012 DNC (Charlotte, NC)
10/2012 – Virginia College,(Pivot Point) Cosmetology Instructor (Savannah, GA)
01/2013 – Present Fayetteville Beauty College (Milady) Instructor (Fayetteville, NC)
01/2014 – Present Miller-Motte Cosmetology (Pivot Point) Cosmetology Instructor
- 1993 {Hank Hanna College of Beauty Culture} *Cosmetology
- 05/1995 {STCC} Clinton, NC *Effective Teachers Training
- 08/1997 {Dudley Cosmetology University} Advanced Training
- 06/2010 {DCU Kernersville, NC} Educator Training Class
- 03/2011 Atlanta, GA} Milady Master Educator Training
- 2011-2012 {Atlanta, GA} Master Cosmetology Instructor
- 1993-Present {USA} Various continuing education training to include microdermabrasion, coloring, cutting, natural hair care, eyelashes, make-up, weaving, hair replacement, acrylic nails, nail art, styling, business management
- 2013-Present {FTCC} Associate in Cosmetology
Twenty plus years hairstyling/industry experience, Sixteen plus years as a licensed cosmetologist practicing actively, licensed in 3 different states, over 15 years as a substitute teacher in the public school system, Fifteen plus years of Advanced Training with certifications to include Milady Master Educators Training, 5+ yrs as a Continuing Education Provider to Hair students, licensed stylist, teachers, & estheticians, planned & executed a Hair Trade Show, Licensed Instructor, as well as Director of an Advanced Training Center & Transitional Salon
Credentials & Certifications
Class President, DCU Alumni
MeKesha Melvin is a veteran hair artist and educator, founder of “MeKesha Melvin Trichology & Hair Loss Clinic” known for her innovative techniques, industry training, and passion for empowering stylists through education.