Meet our team of experts

Melissa Macdonald

Owner, Senior Stylist, Colorist

With over 20 years in the business, Melissa is a master at her craft. This highly sought-after stylist and colorist has serviced thousands of clients in the Boston area and beyond. Her attention to detail is impeccable, as is her knowledge of all the current trends and technology in the salon space. Melissa’s honest and straight-shooter approach to her chair-side manner allows her clients to be themselves, taking time out of their hectic days for a good dose of eclectic conversation. She is a perfectionist at her core, and results are both seen and felt the minute you walk out the door being your fabulous self.

Fun facts:

  • Melissa has a the memory of a dolphin and knows just about everyone she has met’s birthday

  • She self-admittedly wears black too often

  • Her proudest achievement is single-handedly raising her son Christopher who calls her the most influential person in his life

"A good hairstylist is cheaper than a good therapist." - Joan Crawford

Gary Hickey

Senior Stylist, Colorist

Gary has been a salon owner for over 20 years and has worked on Newbury Street in Boston for over 25 years. Gary is a certified national artistic educator for Affinage Hair Color and travels throughout North and South America as a technical and creative educator for Affinage USA.

Gary opened Salon Fringe in 2006 with the idea to bring a sophisticated and contemporary salon to Reading. He continues to share his expertise and talent with the community at bisou by Melissa.

Fun facts:

  • In his past life, Gary was a world famous rock star

  • He has 17 pairs of glasses

  • Gary can recite the alphabet backwards, while blind-folded

"Life is not perfect but your hair can be." - Rush

Marea Capadanno

Stylist, Colorist

Marea always knew she had a passion for hair. Marea has mastered her own style in cutting and coloring since joining the team at Salon Fringe in 2011 before becoming a part of bisou by Melissa in 2019. She will always find the perfect cut and color for you. Marea is also very good with young kids and children. 

Marea is certified in many areas of hair styling /coloring such as:

  • SO.CAP Hair Extensions & GIGI hair removal

  • Up-Do classes

  • All phases of hair coloring & Brazilian blowout treatments

  • Mens clipper class

Fun facts:

  • Marea has a solid addiction to McDonalds french fries

  • She counts Nashville as one of her favorite cities she’s been to

  • She has never met an animal she didn’t like

"Being a hairdresser is the perfect profession." - Coco Chanel

Trina Travis

Stylist, Colorist

Trina has a great passion for hair. She graduated from Lowell Hair Academy in 2011, joined the Salon Fringe team in 2012, and became a part of bisou by Melissa in 2019. Trina specializes in long hair and transformations with color as well as balayage. Trina is also known to produce very spectacular head message.

Trina is certified in many areas of hair styling /coloring such as:

  • SO.CAP Hair Extensions

  • Up-Do classes

  • All phases of hair coloring

  • Brazilian blowout treatments

Fun facts:

  • She can rock a plaid shirt better than most people

  • Her head massages have been known to hypnotize her clients

  • Trina’s obsession with hoop earrings is next level

"Invest in your hair, it is the crown you never take off." - Casa Vera

Taylor Macdonald

Stylist, Colorist

Taylor has been in the industry for over 20 years. She has worked at Goldwell, Bumble and Bumble, Davines, and Aveda, as well as NYC fashion week. She has a passion for educating those new to the industry and has helped pave the way for budding stylists for the last 15 years.

Fun facts:

  • Taylor is Melissa’s better half in the Macdonald family

  • She shares a stunning resemblance to Ava Gardner

  • She can overtake you with her eyes

"Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens." - Jimi Hendrix

Holly On

Owner of Nails by Holly, Nail Care Professional

Nails by Holly has been creating beauty, one finger at a time in Reading for over 20 years. Highly knowledgeable in proper nail care and maintaining a high level of cleanliness and offering personalized service, Holly has joined the family at bisou by Melissa to provide various pedicure and manicure services, including gel nails, acrylic nails and powdered dip.

Fun facts:

  • Holly can slay a kitchen better than Bobby Flay

  • She has a green thumb and loves to garden

  • Ed Sheeran is her go-to ginger obsession

"Nails are not about being noticed, they are about being remembered." - Tammy Taylor