Our Team
Meet Ashley,
Salon Owner and CEO—the bold, brilliant mind behind Melt Parlor. A lover of Richmond with deep roots in the community, Ashley is a multi-passionate entrepreneur known for blending wellness with style. Just a few blocks down from the salon, you’ll find her first love, The Beet Box, a fresh juice bar that recently celebrated the opening of its second location in Church Hill.
In the fall of 2024, Ashley expanded her vision with Melt Parlor: a luxury waxing, tanning, and aesthetics salon built on the belief that everyone deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and confident in their own skin. From day one, Ashley’s mission has been clear—create a space that’s unapologetically inclusive, refreshingly welcoming, and rooted in authenticity.
Her passion for people and eye for beauty are at the heart of everything Melt Parlor stands for.
Waxing
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Work Experience: 10+ Years
Specialty: Brazilians for all genders
Astrology: Aquarius Sun, Virgo Moon, Leo Rising
Fun Fact: Classically trained dancer. Always ready to bust a move!
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Work Experience: 10+ Years
Specialty: Brazilians and Brows
Astrology: Leo Sun
Fun Fact: I was an NFL cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens.
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Work Experience: 22+ Years
Specialty: Brazilian Waxing
Astrology: Taurus Sun
Fun Fact: I’m a crystal hoarder and love watching Schitts Creek.
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Work Experience: 7+ Years
Specialty: Sugaring and Makeup
Astrology: Leo Sun, Gemini Moon, Libra Rising
Fun Fact: I love Lord of the Rings.
Tanning
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Work Experience: 16+ Years
Specialty: Making people feel comfortable and confident in their own skin.
Astrology: Gemini Sun, Scorpio Moon, Gemini Rising
Fun Fact: My grandmother taught me to sew and nowadays I use that skill to make my kitten, Garth, bandanas. A lot of bandanas.
PMU + Lashes
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Work Experience: 20 + Years of Makeup Artistry, 10+ Years of Lashes, 4+ PMU Artistry
Specialty: Lip Blush and Natural Combo Brows
Astrology: Leo Sun, Aquarius Moon, Sagittarius Rising
Fun Fact: Clean Skincare Junkie, Obsessed with Holistic Nutrition