From soldier to stylist
Contributed
After serving two tours in Iraq and one in Bosnia, Melissa Mensen has gone from doing a standard military “high-and-tight” haircut on her troops to a variety of styles for the men and women of Marble Falls at Twist Hair Studio and Boutique.
by Alexandria Randolph
At first glance, hair stylist Melissa Mensen might not appear like a typical United States military veteran, but she spent over 15 years in service to this country, including two tours in Iraq.
Mensen became a member of the active duty U.S. Army in 1995 when she was 19 years old. She served on active duty for two years and then returned to service with the Army National Guard from 1999-2013, during which time she served one tour in Bosnia and two in Iraq.
Mensen was a combat military police officer and trained for convoy security. She spent just under two years total in the war-torn Middle East.
For the full story, see Tuesday's Highlander.
