Katerina Melnichenko is the editorial lead at SalonsInDubai.ae, where she writes and fact-checks reviews covering Dubai's beauty, grooming, and wellness industry. She focuses on helping UAE residents and visitors pick trustworthy salons without the guesswork of unverified Google reviews or sponsored roundups.
Background
Katerina has lived in Dubai for several years and covers the city's beauty scene across Downtown, Dubai Marina, JBR, Business Bay, Jumeirah, and Al Barsha. Her reviews combine on-site visits, price cross-checking, and interviews with salon owners and stylists. She writes in plain language for readers who want the short version: is this salon worth booking, and what will it actually cost.
Areas of coverage
- Nail salons, manicure, pedicure, and nail art studios
- Hair salons, including balayage, Brazilian blowout, and keratin specialists
- Men's grooming and barber shops
- Skincare clinics, facials, and aesthetic treatments
- Lash and brow studios, waxing, and threading
- Spa and massage studios, including hammam
What she checks before recommending a salon
- Hygiene and sterilisation standards matching Dubai Municipality guidelines
- Product brands in use (OPI, CND Shellac, Gelish, L'Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase, Olaplex)
- Transparent pricing with no surprise add-ons at checkout
- Staff experience, training, and certifications
- Booking policy, waiting times, and appointment reliability
- Salon claim status and verified listing history on our directory
Editorial standards
Every article Katerina publishes goes through the SalonsInDubai.ae editorial workflow: independent verification, cross-referenced customer reviews, and a salon profile check before a recommendation goes live. She does not accept cash, product, or treatment in exchange for coverage. Sponsored listings are labelled separately and never mixed into editorial rankings.
Corrections and updates
If a salon has changed ownership, moved location, or updated its service menu, Katerina updates the underlying review within 14 days of the claim being verified. Corrections are logged at the foot of every article.
Contact
For editorial questions, salon listing updates, or fact-check requests, reach Katerina at katerina@salonsindubai.ae. To submit a salon for editorial consideration, use the List Your Salon form.
