Sun-drenched, Earthy, Flirty

The Summer 2012 Color Collection reveals your beauty best by pairing deep coastal blues and woodsy browns for eyes with fun shades of candied coral, melon and pink for lips.

Our model is wearing the Nautical & Nice Look featuring Eyecolor Quad/Nautical & Nice, Lasting Cheekcolor in Peach to the Choir, Creamy Lipcolor in Lady Marmalade and OPI Nail Lacquer in Coney Island Cotton Candy.

• Advanced skin care and cosmetic products
• A calm, unpressured atmosphere
• The chance to "Try Before You Buy"
• Free Merle Norman makeovers
• Personalized beauty tips
• Fabulous gift ideas
• And much more!!

Glenda Kelly, Monica Hicks, and Ellis Kelly

About Us

Thank You for viewing our website. We look forward to meeting you!

We're your convenient neighborhood source for the very finest cosmetics from Merle Norman. For years, women have relied on Merle Norman to meet their Skin Care and Color needs. Because there really is a difference.

This Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio is a local business, family owned and  family operated for 48 years.  We have been carefully trained and are dedicated to helping you select the products that are right for you. Our long-term commitment to personalized service and a unique philosophy of "Try Before You Buy" is your assurance of satisfaction.

Our People

Monica has been working as a Beauty Consultant for 10 years with Merle Norman. She graduated from Natural Touch School of Esthetics in 2007 and has been offering waxing and facial services for over 4 years in our spa. Many ladies count on Monica to make them picture perfect for special occasions such as weddings and proms. She also specializes in brow shaping and is available to help you select the best Merle Norman Cosmetic products and facial services to unveil your most healthy and beautiful skin!

Veteran Makeup Artist, Glenda Kelly has been using Merle Norman Cosmetics for nearly 30 years and has operated the business along side her daughter for the last 3 years.  Glenda has an insatiable desire to learn the newest makeup tips and tricks.  Come and let her show you how beautiful you can be!

Ellis Kelly, Founder.  After using Merle Norman for several years, Ellis decided to open her own studio in Downtown Mooresville. Always in the beauty business, Ellis opened her Merle Norman beside her beauty shop on Center Avenue in 1964. In a time when it was rare for female entrepeneurs, Merle Norman made it possible. Ellis actively worked in the studio until her retirement in 2008. She still gives ladies inspiration to live their dream, and look good doing so! Ellis drops in from time to time during events, representing Merle Norman at 86 years old!