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Melika McDonald

She/Herprofessional
LocationMerced, CA, USA
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About me

My love for hair started as a little girl, styling my dolls with braids, curls, and straight looks. That childhood passion grew with me, and after high school I chose to pursue hairstyling professionally. I’ve been doing hair for over four years and take pride in helping people feel confident and beautiful through my work. I’m located in Merced, CA, and specialize in braids while offering a variety of other services. I’m currently in cosmetology school, continuing to learn new techniques and services to better serve my clients.

Education

Education Background
Milan Institute (Merced) - 780 Loughborough Dr, Merced, CA 95348
Cosmo - 100% Attendance
Graduation Date: 09/2026
El Capitan Highschool
General Education - 100% Attendance - 4 GPA
Graduation Date: 06/2024
Years of Experience
4
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Cosmo

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Why I'm here

I’m here because hairstyling has always been more than a hobby to me — it’s a passion that started in childhood and grew into my purpose. I love being able to use my creativity and skills to help people feel confident and beautiful. Every client that sits in my chair inspires me to keep learning, improving, and perfecting my craft. Being in cosmetology school allows me to expand my knowledge and offer even more to my clients as I continue building the career I’ve always dreamed of.

Key Performance Indicators

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New Guests Per Month
75%
New Client Retention
100%
Repeat Client Retention
35
Frequency of Visit
$101
Average Ticket
100%
Productivity

Additional Information

Specialties
Braiding
Hair Design
Color
Facials
retwists
Textured hair
Pedicures
versatile stylist
blowouts
hairwashing
Payment Preference
Combo
Employment Information
1
Cats braiding and weaving (01/2026 – Present)

Provide professional hair braiding services while creating clean, precise, and customized styles based on each client’s preferences. Communicate with clients throughout the service to understand th...

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Donebymeka (07/2023 – Present)

Founder and Hair Braiding Specialist at Done by Meka, providing versatile hair services for clients of all hair textures and types. Specialize in customized braiding styles while also offering hair...

Awards and Achievements

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High Academic Achievement
2026 - Milan Intitute
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Attendence
2026 - Milan institute
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