jason mellor

Beauty – Calgary

JASON MELLOR OWNER of LOVE HAIR by J, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, EDGES SALON AND SPA, LEAD STYLIST for YYC FASHION WEEK as well as SENIOR EDUCATOR for J BEVERLY HILLS CANADA Jason has always had a Love for Hair. From the classrooms of Calgary Alberta to Hollywood to the UK Jason found the love of education, travel and competition. While living in the UK he owned his own salon in the heart of Birmingham. His determination and consistency helped him place in competitions like the Loreal Color Trophy and was featured as one of the TOP 5 salons in the Midlands. Upon his return to Canada Jason was Finalist on SuperStar Hair Challenge on Slice Network, he continued his passion for photo shoots becoming Semi Finalist for Alberta Stylist of the Year twice and Canadian Salon Team Semi Finalist last year.He was a Finalist for Extension Artist of the Year for the CONTESSAS a world renowned competition and the most prestigious in Canada. In Calgary he is becoming well known for being an Extension Specialist and has just announced the birth of his own company LOVE HAIR by J, hair accessories that LOVE your Hair! After Winning HairWars in 2013 Jason knew there was only one option for him to join the team at CONTESSAS SALON INTERIOR WINNER, Edges Salon and Spa as their new Creative Director. It is a salon which places a high value on education, offers exclusive products, and shares a passion for the beauty industry. This is why Jason now calls Edges home. Mayor Nenshi, MRS Canada Angie Shilliday, International Winner of Top Model Everline Aboka and CTVs Anchor Camilla Di Guiseppi are some of Jason\'s newest clients. Jason & Edges Creative Team single handedly took on Calgary\'s 1st Fashion Week. Other events include White Party, PARIS HILTONS Iced, Wanderlust, Factory Fashion, YYCFW The Show and coming soon is the Wearable Arts Show, BEHIND THE CURTAIN, Les Girls Show (Pride) and the most talked about LOVE LIGHT N HAIR (his 1st ever event August 10 2014 @Cowboys). In the meantime he will be working closely with Calgary Fashion on the Portrait Campaigns, Make Fashion and YYC Fashion Week on all their runway shows. Edges also helped raise money for the Donnie Peters cut-a-thon, helped launch the Green Circle Project (recycling project specific to salons) and sponsored Calgary\'s Gay Pride. Education is what he loves most about his craft so when he’s not attending advanced training, you will find him teaching for J Beverly Hills where he has honed his skills for the past 3 years and has become a Senior Educator and Cutting & Color Expert.