Wedding / Lifestyle / Salon

Stateside

STUDIO

Hair that feels like you, only better

Stateside Studio founder
Nice to Meet You

About Me

I'm Melissa Robison, a hairstylist with over 25 years of experience and a deep appreciation for hair that feels natural, effortless, and personal. I specialize in bridal and wedding hair, as well as custom cutting, coloring, balayage, gray blending, root touch-ups, and dimensional highlights.

My work is rooted in thoughtful consultation and refined technique. I consider face shape, lifestyle, maintenance needs, and budget to create hair that grows out beautifully and feels true to the person wearing it.

I'm drawn to lived-in color, soft dimension, and timeless styles with movement — hair that photographs beautifully while remaining comfortable and natural in everyday life. Creating a calm, welcoming experience is just as important to me as the final result.

Outside the salon, I find inspiration in painting, cooking, hiking, and exploring new places. Originally from Canada, I now call the U.S. home, embracing a life shaped by creativity, curiosity, and connection.

I look forward to creating something beautiful together.

Kind Words

Testimonials

"Melissa actually listens to what you want. I never leave feeling like I have to 'fix' anything when I get home. It's always exactly what I was picturing."

Meghan

"I've been going to Melissa for years now. Cuts, color, all of it. My hair is honestly the healthiest it's ever been. I'm not going anywhere."

Grace

"Melissa came to us the morning of the wedding and did hair for the whole party. Everyone looked amazing, nothing fell out by the end of the night, and she kept us all calm. Exactly what you need on that day."

Lindsay
Get in Touch

Let's Create Something Beautiful

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Based in Ballard, serving the Seattle area
robins_on@hotmail.com