Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy

Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy

434-385-7722

3405 Candlers Mountain Rd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502

THE SYLVAIN MELLOUL STORY
Sylvain Melloul’s hairdressing career began over five decades ago in Paris, France where he started as an apprentice at 14 years of age. Soon after, Sylvain’s professional career was launched when he joined the L’Oreal Professionnel Artistic Team. As a member of the team, Sylvain performed platform work, taught contemporary educational techniques, and developed his vision of leading the beauty industry. In 1970 at 21 years old, L’Oreal Professionnel sent Sylvain Melloul to the Watergate Salon in Washington D.C. to teach the latest techniques. After what was only meant to be a three-month teaching period, Sylvain was given the opportunity to stay at the Watergate Salon as their lead stylist. Within weeks, speaking only a few words of English, Sylvain and his innovative French hairstyling methods swept the Nation’s Capital. Sylvain quickly built his reputation through applying his European approach, which resulted in him building a clientele with an extensive waiting list.
In 1974, Sylvain opened his first salon on M street in Georgetown, Washington D.C. This salon became his flagship salon for over 30 years. Sylvain continued to open several different concept salons, including; Mathew Sylvain, Visage, Visage Express (chain of salons), and Sylvain Melloul Salon. Sylvain Melloul’s brand reached locations in Beverly Hills, Paris, and of course the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Sylvain faced a continuous challenge while running his salons, and that difficulty was: “Finding hairdressers that met his quality standard in the United States. “ Sylvain’s quick solution to this problem was to import hairstylist from Europe. Throughout his career, Sylvain brought many stylists over from Europe to work in his salons. During this time, Sylvain would conduct a training academy for all of his stylists to bring them to the quality standard he expected. It was through this initial training academy that Sylvain discovered his passion for education.
Today, Sylvain has taken a different approach to solving the problem he faced as a salon owner (and the same struggle most salon owners still face today): “better educate tomorrow’s stylists by building the proper foundation today.” Throughout his career, Sylvain Melloul was published in thousands of national and international publications, including; Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Mademoiselle, American Salon, Salon News, The Washington Post, and New York Post, among others. In fact, Sylvain brought the spotlight to Washington D.C. beauty & fashion by being the first Washington D.C. salon ever mentioned in Vogue magazine.

In 1992, The First Lady, Hilary Rodham Clinton, was seeking a new hairstylist after an unsuccessful haircut by a New York based stylist. Sylvain’s reputation had reached the White House and the First Lady’s national search for her new stylist ended at her doorstep.
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For more than two years, Sylvain was the personal hairstylist to the First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton. Duringthis time, he traveled around the world with the President and First Lady Clinton aboard Air Force One. Sylvain Melloul’s success with First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton led the media to appoint
him “The First Hairdresser.” Sylvain’s famous clients ranged from celebrities, political figures, musicians, and more throughout his career, including; Sigourney Weaver, Michael Nouri, Paloma
Picasso, Kelly McGillis, the Clinton Family, Senator and Mrs. Jacob Javitz, Senator
and Mrs. John Heinz (of Heinz Ketchup), Susan Ford, Britney Spears, Art
Garfunkel, and Sade, to name a few.

Today, Sylvain’s vision, philosophy, and approach to hairdressing are the
foundation of our education at the Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy. Sylvain’s continued
relationship with L’Oreal Professionnel remains an essential element in the Academy’s mission to educate, train, and inspire students with a high level of professionalism and skill that will foster employment opportunities in the beauty industry. Sylvain Melloul continues to lead the beauty industry through his experiences, knowledge, and passion. It is his goal to impact the global beauty industry through the influence and success of graduates from the Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy.

Massage Therapy
900 hours 30 weeks (7 months) Certificate of Completion Hybrid

MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM – COSTS & FEES
(3/1/2021 – 3/1/2022)
Description of Charge Massage Therapy Program
Tuition Cost by Payment Period (hours)
Application Fee (non-refundable) $ 25.00
Payment Period 1 (1 – 450 hours)
Registration Fee $ 75.00
Student Kits, Books, & Supplies (non-refundable) $ 2,145.00
Tuition Charge $ 6,430.00
Total Charges for Payment Period 1 (1 – 450 hours) $ 8,650.00
Total Charges for Payment Period 2 (451 – 1200 hours) $ 6,430.00
Total Investment $ 15,105.00
Optional Chromebook + $350.00