Carissa Mendoza, Author at The Right Hairstyles

Carissa Mendoza

Colorist

Carissa is a hairdresser in Dallas, Texas at Hairstory Studio Dallas. She does both cut and color, specializing in hand-painted hair and balayage. The world of color in every form has always fascinated her. Carissa loves the history of color, the chemistry involved, and the influence it has in our lives. Then, you apply these principles to the world of hair and she falls in love with it all over. A cut and or color can transform the way someone looks, feels or even acts. Carissa loves collaborating with her clients to create a look that brings out their personality and makes them feel like their most authentic selves. This is what drives her to do what she does and grow in her craft daily. Carissa is most proud of the connections she makes with her clients. The skills and knowledge she continues to develop and execute provide her clients with customized cuts and colors to fit their lifestyle and personalities.

Advice

4 Ways to Follow the No Shampoo Method and Why You Should

When we reach for a new food or skin care product, many of us turn to Google to find out what is in it. Unfortunately, most people do not do this when picking out hair care products, and our scalp is often given little thought. Do you know what shampoo really is or why you even use it? Did you know there are many shampoo alternatives that give better results? Find out more about the no-poo method and why ditching the shampoo is not as crazy as it sounds.

by Carissa Mendoza

February 26, 2025

Advice

25 Hair Coloring Terms and Techniques with Simple Definitions

Miscommunication between stylist and client is a common obstacle to perfectly painted hair. As a stylist, I spend a lot of time consulting with my clients before a color service is done. This is one of the most important parts of the service. To help with that communication, here are 25 hair-coloring terms and techniques all contemporary stylists want their clients to learn.

by Carissa Mendoza

April 17, 2021

Latest Articles

Haircuts

30 Wolf Haircut Ideas for Women to Rock in 2025

The wolf cut, in a nutshell, is a mixture of two currently most popular and edgy haircuts – the mullet and the shag. Supposedly originated in South Korea, the wolf haircut features loads of chunky, shaggy layers on the top and wispy, wavy ends at the back. Are you wild enough to pull this hairstyle off? To get some inspiration, look through the best examples of the wolf cut to date.

by Olga Markuse

February 26, 2025

Haircuts

60 Classy Short Haircuts for Thick Hair to Get in 2025

Give your locks a nice trim with a classy short hairstyle for thick hair. Weight off, glam on!

by Nataly Green

May 20, 2025

Medium

60 Fabulous Medium Hairstyles for Women in 2025

Get inspired with fresh and fabulous medium hairstyles for women in 2025! From trendy coloring techniques to effortless finishes, these styles are perfect for customizing your look. Whether you want something classy or flirty, there’s a look here to keep you feeling stylish all year.

by The Editors

February 28, 2025

Haircuts

60 Most Prominent Hairstyles for Women Over 40

We’ve rounded up chic, age-defying haircuts for women over 40 that might just inspire your next salon visit.

by Nataly Green

February 28, 2025

Bob

60 Pretty and Practical Medium Bob Hairstyles

Explore an array of captivating medium-length bob hairstyles that range from effortlessly messy and natural-looking to sleek and polished.

by Nataly Green

February 26, 2025

Pixie

20 Low-Maintenance Pixie Cuts for Thin Hair Trending in 2025

A pixie cut for thin hair can offer a flattering and more voluminous hairstyle while remaining low maintenance. Additionally, the practicality of a pixie cut is a great advantage, especially for modern women who lead busy lives and don't have much time for extensive styling routines. Choose your new style out of these delightful low maintenance pixie haircuts for thin hair and forget about tedious hair styling.

by Mary Allen

March 10, 2025

Color