Beauty brand consultancy services

I support beauty founders, salons and spas from first idea to launch‑ready brand. Through strategy, positioning and early‑stage brand support, shaping clear concepts, compelling stories and practical launch plans so your beauty brand is ready to grow with confidence.

0→1 Beauty Brand Launch

For beauty founders and experts who have an idea for a brand but need help turning it into a clear, launch‑ready brand. We take you from “I know what I want this to feel like” to a defined concept, positioning and practical launch plan.

What’s included:

  • Brand foundations – values, vision, audience and market positioning so you know exactly where your brand sits and why it’s different.

  • Brand story and messaging – core narrative, key messages and tone of voice to guide your website, socials and pitch.

  • Name and visual direction support – support with naming, plus moodboards and creative direction to brief a designer confidently.

  • Hero product and offer definition – clarity on your first hero product or offer, plus a simple product roadmap.

  • Launch plan and priorities – a practical 60–90 day launch plan covering channels, content themes and focus areas so you know what to do first.

Private Label Brand Development

For salons, spas and clinics who want their own branded products instead of only selling other people’s lines. We help you design a private‑label brand and product line that feels like a natural extension of your treatments and clients.

What’s included

  • Concept and range planning – we review your services and clients, then define the right product categories, hero SKUs and range size.

  • Brand positioning for your line – how your products fit with your existing brands, and what makes them different from what’s already on your shelves.

  • Naming and messaging direction – ideas and direction for product and line naming, plus key phrases you can use across packaging and marketing.

  • Supplier and white‑label support – guidance on the types of manufacturers/white‑label partners to look for and what to ask them, so you can choose with confidence.

  • In‑clinic launch plan – pricing guidance, display and merchandising ideas, and simple scripts/prompts to help your team talk about and sell the products.

Fractional Brand Builder

For early‑stage beauty brands that have launched but still finding their feet. As your fractional brand partner, I support you with ongoing strategy and decision‑making so your brand stays clear and consistent while you focus on operations and sales.

What’s included

  • Monthly strategy sessions – a focused call each month to review what’s working, what’s not and where to focus next.

  • Brand and marketing reviews – feedback and direction on campaigns, launches, content and creative so everything stays on‑brand and aligned to your positioning.

  • Launch planning support – help planning upcoming launches, offers or campaigns, with clear priorities and timelines.

  • On‑call guidance – light, agreed‑hours support between calls (e.g. email/Slack) for quick questions and sense‑checks.

  • Quarterly roadmap check‑ins – every few months we zoom out to refine your brand priorities and adjust your plan based on what you’ve learned.

Which service is right for you?

Each service is designed for a different stage and type of beauty business — explore the options to see which one fits you best.

  • You have an idea for a brand but need help shaping the brand and preparing for launch.

  • You run a salon, spa or clinic and want your own product line.

  • Your brand has already launched and you need strategic support without hiring in-house.

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NOT READY FOR 1-1 SUPPORT?

Start with my self-paced online BRAND STRATEGY BLUEPRINT course.

If you’re at the early stages of your journey or not ready to invest in 1-1 services, my course is designed to give you the tools, frameworks, and guidance to start building your brand with confidence. It’s a self-paced way to learn the foundations of brand strategy, straight from someone who’s been there, built it, and scaled it.

  • We loved working with Elixir Brands and Mel! As relatively new beauty brand owners we relied on her expertise and knowledge of brand and marketing strategy. Her taste and attention to detail was impeccable, as well as her knack for helping us nail down our brand voice. She was a pleasure to work with.

    Amy Komorowski - Founder of CIRCA 1970

  • Mel as been such a pleasure to work with, she took time to understand our brand messaging and strategy and tone of voice and added her valuable input. Mel is knowledgable in her field and really does go the extra mile to ensure our USP and brand story is represented authentically

    Nav Kaur - Founder of Tamaar Skincare

  • In a few months, Mel has transformed our digital marketing and content strategy to one that is more aligned with our brand style, voice and customer demographic, resulting in high performing content that consistently drives traffic to our e-commerce site. The positive change has been so noticeable that a number of customers and partners have reached out with their compliments and to ask who we are working with. I highly recommend Mel for any marketing and creative strategies for your beauty business!

    Jené Roestorf - Founder of Luxe Botanics