Melissa Thurston
Mel has been crafting her skills since 2014 when she first obtained her Cosmetology license. Hair Full of Secrets with Mel, LLC was established in 2018, in a 150 sq ft studio in Gainesville, FL. Mel shares her knowledge with her clients, exchanging tips and tricks, therefore coveting the name. In February 2025, she launched our second location, HFOS West Studio. This space focuses on our esthetic services featuring nails, lash extensions, and brow services! Our boutique is one of a kind and a trusted resource for your beauty investments.
Founder + Creative Colorist
Natasha Correa
Originally from the bustling city of New York, Natasha now brings her passion for hairstyling and makeup to Gainesville, Florida. With years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in creating stunning hairstyles and flawless makeup looks that make her clients feel confident and beautiful. Natasha is focused on quality extension services and custom coloring. Let's create something beautiful together!
Color + Extensions
Tristany Cram
Tristany is passionate about hair, especially curls! Her number 1 priority is maintaining the integrity and over-all health of the hair. Give her your hair goals and together you can lay out a plan to achieve them!
Colorist + Curly Specialist
Vani Patel
Vani’s love for beauty began early, inspired by her mother. She is a passionate henna artist and takes time in her craft with extreme attention to detail. She takes pride in helping clients leave feeling confident and radiant. When not behind the chair, she enjoys traveling, music, creating content and spending time with loved ones.
Colorist
Sakinah Muhammad
Sakinah is a Gainesville native and has been doing nails since she was 16. She is a licensed full specialist and specializes in gel services, bringing in Gel X extensions to HFOS. Her passion for nail art has helped her sell her work in her own independent business for the last year after pursuing her bachelors in Accounting. When not doing nails, she enjoys traveling and is a music lover!
Nail Artist + Full Specialist
Alex Roman
Alex is a Cuban and Puerto Rican from Miami, Florida and comes with all the spice and flavor Miami has to offer. She decided to pursue a career in the beauty industry because she loves being creative and making other people feel beautiful, whether its through nails, skin care, or cocktails!
Nail Artist + Full Specialist
Abby Silva
She is a passionate and detail-obsessed nail technician with over five years of experience in the beauty industry. She specializes in custom nail designs and enhancements that help every client express their personality through their fingertips. Welcome this Cali transplant to Gainesville by following her work and booking your appointment. She can’t wait to meet you and bring your nail vision to life!