Meet Our Team
Melisa Giudice
Melisa Giudice
Owner
Master Stylist
Melisa is a master stylist with over 27 years of expertise behind the chair. As a master colorist she is driven by a profound passion for creating the latest, most sought-after hair color trends, specializing in blonding and lightening services. She is widely known for creating bespoke, modern layered and precision haircuts tailored to each individual's unique hair texture and lifestyle. A true people person, she prides herself on the art of the consultation—ensuring every client leaves with a flawless, customized look and the exact style they envisioned.
Jean Titus
Melisa Giudice
Owner
Nail Specialist
Jean brings over 30 years of multi-faceted expertise to the team as a premier nail technician, salon owner, instructor, and industry educator. A highly creative artist, Jean is certified in the European Dry Manicure technique, a master acrylic specialist, and renowned for her intricate, hand-painted nail art. She is deeply dedicated to advanced education and practicing the most state-of-the-art nail care services in the industry, seamlessly combining pristine nail health with custom nail art, designed maximum longevity and wearability.
Melisa & Jean
Melisa & Jean
Established in Suffern, NY in 2012 by industry veterans Melisa & Jean, Revel Salon was built on a simple promise: to help you discover, enhance, and define your own natural beauty. Together, our team brings over 130 years of collective industry expertise to the chair. We have bridged the gap between an upscale, high-end beauty destination and a warm, relaxing environment where you can truly feel at home.
We are a comprehensive, all-in-one salon specializing in the complete beauty experience. For hair, our master design team represents a powerhouse of artistry—offering services including modern, low-maintenance "lived-in" highlights, balayage techniques, complex color corrections, curly cuts, precision haircuts and styling. For nails, we provide state-of-the-art nail care services and trending nail art designed to blend pristine nail health with beautiful longevity.
Jackie Telesco - Senior Stylist
Maritza Garcia-Hernandez - Stylist
Maritza Garcia-Hernandez - Stylist
With over 25 years of dedicated artistry in the Airmont-Suffern area, Jackie brings an incredible depth of expertise and local trust to the Revel Salon team. A certified DevaCut Curly Hair Specialist, she is highly skilled in the specialized art of sculpting, shaping, and enhancing natural curl patterns. Jackie’s extensive technical mastery spans advanced hair color, complex corrective color transformations, precision layered cuts, and chemical straightening. She is also Revel's go-to specialist for intricate braided styles and breathtaking bridal and special event up-dos. Known for her incredibly calm, warm, and friendly demeanor, Jackie has a unique gift for making every client feel instantly relaxed, heard, and right at home in her chair.
Maritza Garcia-Hernandez - Stylist
Maritza Garcia-Hernandez - Stylist
Maritza Garcia-Hernandez - Stylist
Maritza’s distinguished 25-year career spans roles as a stylist, educator, and certified makeup artist. She brings an extraordinary level of versatility to the Revel Salon team, specializing in curl artistry, holding expertise in both Ouidad and Rezo curly cutting techniques to sculpt, shape, and celebrate natural curls. Maritza is widely known for creating blended, seamless highlights that deliver that highly sought-after, effortless "lived-in" look. Beyond the chair, Maritza is an MUA Certified Makeup Artist who crafts timeless, radiant, and natural makeup looks. Whether she is prepping a bride for her walk down the aisle or styling a client for just a regular day, Maritza’s multi-faceted talent ensures a flawless, cohesive transformation from head to toe.
Rick Hogan - Senior Stylist
Maritza Garcia-Hernandez - Stylist
Emily McDougal-Nail Technician
Bringing a vibrant creative flair and over 30 years of mastery to the chair, Rick is an established and highly sought-after stylist throughout the Suffern, NY, Mahwah, and Ramsey, NJ areas. Known for his infectious, welcoming energy and meticulous attention to detail, Rick has cultivated a fiercely loyal clientele that has spanned decades. He is a master of modern layered haircut and dimensional hair color, blending tones to create vibrant, healthy-looking results. To top off every transformation, Rick is renowned for his signature, fabulous blow-dry styles that deliver red-carpet volume, bounce, and longevity. When you sit in Rick’s chair, you can expect a fun, high-energy experience backed by decades of elite technical expertise.
Emily McDougal-Nail Technician
Emily McDougal-Nail Technician
Emily McDougal-Nail Technician
Emily has over 5 years of experience in the nail industry. She believes that nails are more than just an appointment; they're a moment of confidence, happiness and feeling beautiful in your own skin. Emily specializes in gel services, Gel-X extensions and hand painted nail art.
Nik Swift-Nail Technician
Emily McDougal-Nail Technician
Nik Swift-Nail Technician
Nik is a licensed NYS Nail Specialist Trainee who is currently completing advanced hands-on training under the direct supervision and guidance of Jean Titus, Owner/Nail Specialist of 30+ years. As Nik is continuing to refine her skills, she is confidently performing acrylic nail services and gel polish manicures. To reflect her trainee status, these services are offered at a reduced introductory rate. Every service is performed with professional care, attention to detail, and with Jean's support to help ensure a premium quality experience. Thank you for supporting the next generation of nail professionals while enjoying a high quality service at a discounted price.