You don’t just want to look like a pro. You're ready to run your business like one.
You already know looks matter, your artistry transforms clients every day. But building a brand and business as iconic as your craft takes more than talent. You want more freedom. More alignment. Better clients. Fewer hours. More income. A brand that works as hard as you do.
/my middle name • (“gw-aan”)
Which is on point because I happen to think your business is only as strong as your boundaries and branding.
Named by my Goong Goong (that’s Cantonese for grandpa), Guan is my middle name and symbolizes strength.
your brand coach + biz bestie <3
My name is Mel, and for 15 years, I worked behind the chair. I built a business that felt completely aligned with my goals and values, but I watched so many of my peers—talented, hardworking independent hairstylists, struggle. Not because they weren’t highly skilled, but because they weren’t treating their business like a business.
I KNEW there had to be a better way...
So, I went back to school and started working with independent hairstylists to make their businesses look like the pros they are—with brand identities and on-brand websites that aren’t just beautiful they're bookable. (You’re in the beauty industry, after all.)
But a brand and a website are just part of the equation. I also coach hairstylists on their mindset and money—because charging your worth, setting boundaries, and stepping into your power as a business owner? That’s what creates real success.
I help beauty pros build businesses that attract aligned, high-paying clients—so you can stop stressing over your schedule and start making more money doing what the services you LOVE.
And I’m here to do the same for you.
Mel C
Designed to inspire you—the hair artist to confidently make changes that support your dream life. My no-sugar coating approach will give you the clarity and systems you need to stop overworking and start hitting your dream income targets.
THINK : You don't need to work more hours, you need better boundaries <3
Inspired by my travels and experience as a hairstylist, my work is minimal and textural, balancing masculine and feminine, strength and simplicity. Beauty brands are my specialty, and every design is rooted in intention.
FYI : I don’t just make things look pretty—I design brands that feel aligned, stand out and make more money.