MEET MELISSA SHARKEVICH
I have spent my career watching how deeply hair can affect the way a woman feels about herself. I have seen the confidence that comes from finally loving your hair, but I have also sat with women who were scared, frustrated, and embarrassed because their hair was changing and no one could tell them why.
That is what pushed me to look deeper. I wanted to understand more than how to cover hair loss. I wanted to help women explore what may be contributing to it, understand the options available to them, and feel supported through every stage of the process.
What began behind the chair grew into something much deeper.
My career began in 2005 at the International Institute of Cosmetology in Wethersfield. Over the years, I built my work around customized color, extensions, and helping women feel more confident in their appearance.
As more women began opening up to me about thinning, shedding, and changes in their scalp, I realized many of them were looking for more than a new hairstyle. They wanted to understand what was happening, why it was happening, and whether there was anything they could do about it.
Again and again, I would encourage clients to speak with their doctors, only for them to return to my chair without answers or a clear direction. I knew I needed to learn more so I could become a stronger resource for the women who already trusted me with their hair.
I did not want to keep offering temporary fixes without looking at the bigger picture.
Becoming a Certified Hair Loss Practitioner changed the way I approached every client. I began looking beyond what was visible and learning how factors such as stress, nutrition, hormones, health changes, medications, genetics, and the condition of the scalp may all play a role.
Today, I combine detailed hair and scalp assessments, advanced testing, restorative treatments, and confidence-supporting hair solutions. My role is to help clients gather information, understand what may be contributing, and know when another healthcare professional should become part of the conversation.
Sometimes we work toward healthier hair. Sometimes we restore confidence while we get there.
Hair restoration is not only about what may happen months from now. I understand that women also want to feel comfortable and confident in their hair today.
As an IBE® Elite Artist, I offer customized extensions for clients whose natural hair can safely support them.
For the right candidate, IBE® can restore volume, density, and movement while we continue paying close attention to the health and integrity of the natural hair.
When extensions are not the right fit, I can help clients explore other options, including toppers, wigs, and custom CNC hair prosthetics.
Melissa’s Approach
Listen before recommending
Your experience matters. Melissa takes the time to understand when your hair began changing, what you have already tried, and how it is affecting you before recommending a service.
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Look beyond the surface
Hair and scalp imaging, detailed assessments, and personalized testing help Melissa explore possible internal and external factors that may be contributing to your concerns.
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Find the right fit
There is no single solution for every client. Your plan may involve treatment, additional testing, professional referrals, extensions, or another hair solution based on your needs.
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You do not need to know exactly what you need before you come in.
Your first visit is where we begin looking at the full picture. Melissa will listen to your concerns, evaluate your hair and scalp, explain what she sees, and help you understand what your next steps could look like.