About Melissa

Noella’s founder, Melissa Noel (Mullaney) Jorstad, found her passion for hairstyling when she discovered just how empowering and beautiful it made her clients feel. When a person is styled in a way that accentuates their very best qualities it creates a boost in confidence and self love. Melissa’s goal is for every client to leave her chair feeling this way.

Melissa always knew she would be a business owner. After cosmetology school, she moved to Boston to start her journey first with an Aveda salon in Burlington, MA and then on to Newbury Street. There, she soaked in as much about the industry as she could. Melissa worked styling hair at Boston Fashion Week, photoshoots for Stuff at Night Magazine, various charity events and weddings. She then decided a degree in business was a necessary next step to carrying out her ultimate vision and graduated from The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth with a Bachelors degree in Small Business Entrepreneurship.

Melissa continues her hair education by attending classes all over the US and Europe. She has been to Bumble and Bumble Academy New York, Goldwell, Wella Academy Los Angeles, Davines in New York, Oribe in New York, Aveda, and Vidal Sassoon London and Santa Monica. Soon to be added to her resume, Master Colorist and Stylist programs through Goldwell. 

With education being so significant, Melissa has written and taught an apprentice program for her former employer James Joseph Salon in Plymouth, MA. She taught new stylists everything from guest services to foiling. Her goal is to never stop learning and teaching, and plans to continue this with her own employees.