Melanie Newman Salon Essentials

16/11/2025

📣Our First Podcast 🎤Episode 1!
🎤Casting Calls to Callbacks- Dog Groomers on Shark Tank, big Brother and Pooch Perfect!
🎤Meet the four of us Mel (Shark Tank), Zach (Big Brother), Jacqie, and Macie (Pooch Perfect winner) all pro dog groomers. We’re talking auditions to callbacks, life on reality TV, and what happens after the cameras stop. Expect casting tips, behind-the-scenes truths, mental health, career pivots, and building a brand post-show.
▶️If you’re curious about Shark Tank pitches, Big Brother gameplay, or the path to winning Pooch Perfect, this one’s for you real lessons, laughs, and takeaways for contestants, groomers, and fans.
Tag a friend who loves reality TV or grooming!

Meet the four of us—Mel (Shark Tank), Zach (Big Brother), Jacqie, and Macie (Pooch Perfect winner)—all professional dog groomers—sharing candid stories from ...

16/11/2025

📣Our First Podcast 🎤Episode 1!
🎤Casting Calls to Callbacks- Dog Groomers on Shark Tank, big Brother and Pooch Perfect!
🎤Meet the four of us Mel (Shark Tank), Zach (Big Brother), Jacqie, and Macie (Pooch Perfect winner) all pro dog groomers. We’re talking auditions to callbacks, life on reality TV, and what happens after the cameras stop. Expect casting tips, behind-the-scenes truths, mental health, career pivots, and building a brand post-show.
▶️If you’re curious about Shark Tank pitches, Big Brother gameplay, or the path to winning Pooch Perfect, this one’s for you real lessons, laughs, and takeaways for contestants, groomers, and fans.
🎧Listen/watch 📺NOW LINK 🔗 IN BIO
Tag a friend who loves reality TV or grooming!

13/11/2025

✂️🐶 Lets Learn and groom together this Friday. I will teach you a step‑by‑step method for sc******ng hair from the inner corner of a dog’s eye and cleaning up the fringe with precision and care.
✅ This in‑depth clip covers:
Correct hand placement and body positioning for safety and control
Choosing the right straight,curved and Thinning scissors for delicate eye work
Small, controlled cuts and scissor angles for natural blending with the face coat
How to calm and support the dog during the trim for a smooth, efficient process
Aftercare tips to keep the trimmed area neat between grooming appointments📌Resources & links:
🧰 Recommended tools:
✅P&W Black Smith - https://www.dgsimports.net.au/p-w-the-blacksmith-level-3-straight-scissor
✅Artero Evoque Titanium Straight Scissor- https://www.dgsimports.net.au/artero-evoque-titanium-straight-scissor
✅Saizen Tokyo Professional Pet Scissors 7 inch 50T Fluffer with Piano teeth- https://www.dgsimports.net.au/saizen-tokyo-professional-pet-scissors-7-inch-50t

✅ Kenchi T-Series www.dgsimports.net.au
✅ P&W Spartan Blender www.dgsimports.net.au

✅Melanie Newman Universal Slicker- https://melanienewman.com.au/products/universal-slickers

✅Melanie Newman Gold Fine and Extra Fine Tooth Comb

https://melanienewman.com.au/products/gold-fine-and-extra-fine-tooth-comb

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10/11/2025

🚨Our Beginner scissor short course are back!
In this 3-hour class, you’ll learn the essential techniques of sc******ng, perfect for those starting their dog grooming journey.
SCISSOR CLASS FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE
✂️During this course you will gain confidence to use dog grooming scissors by learning the core techniques when using straight and curved scissors as you will begin with cutting exercises on model dog mannequins.
✂️The techniques you will learn you will be able to use on clients right away.
⚡️Learn scissor anatomy and scissor terminology.
⚡️Understanding different edges on scissors.
⚡️Learn how to hold and fit your scissors correctly to your hand.
⚡️Effective and productive finishing techniques using blenders and scissors.
⏰Wednesday 3rd December 2025
✂️COST $250.00
🎟️Book via-QR CODE
📍2/45 Ravenhall Way, Ravenhall, Victoria
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08/11/2025

✅Are you drying your dog’s coat correctly?

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06/11/2025

Join Melanie Newman for a professional, beginner-friendly live workshop on basic sc******ng techniques and exercises.
In this session you'll learn:
How to hold and fit your scissors correctly
The proper open-and-close motion for precise cutting
Drills to build control, speed, and accuracy
Ideal for new groomers or anyone strengthening hand‑cutting fundamentals. Have your scissors and a comb ready. Questions welcome live — join us Friday on The Friday Groom.

06/11/2025

✅Hand-stripping basics with Jacqie Giggins, step-by-step technique in 60s.
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03/11/2025

🚨NEW GROOMING TUTORIAL🚨
Step-by-step grooming guide for a puppy’s first full groom gentle, stress-free techniques to introduce bathing, brushing, nail trims & eye care. Meet Luna and learn how to set a puppy up for lifelong grooming success.

📌Luna the Maltese cross Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 19 weeks old.✂️Step-by-Step Puppy Grooming Guide First Full Groom for Luna (Gentle, Stress-Free)🩷Meet...

31/10/2025

🌒💀 “1, 2, Freddy’s coming for you…” 💀🌒

But this Halloween… he’s not coming alone. 🩸

From the shadows crawl three hounds of horror — Dash, Loki, and Traj — straight out of your darkest dreams. 🐾🔥

⚔️ Dash drags his claws across the pavement, waiting for the sound of fear.
👁️ Loki lurks in the corner of your vision — gone when you turn, but breathing down your neck.
🩸 Traj doesn’t bark anymore… he whispers your name in the dark.

Sleep if you dare… because tonight, the Nightmare Pack hunts in your dreams. 🌕🕷️ don’t fall asleep!