ABOUT DANIELLE

As I was growing up, I always remember loving to do hair, dressing up and doing makeup on myself and others. Once I hit my teen years the lightbulb went on and Cosmetology school it was!

I got the bulk of my training at the Elite Education Gurus at Bumble & Bumble. While there, editorial stylists would often want me to style hair on magazine shoots and that opened me up to a whole other world of opportunity.

With Kimora Lee Simmons already being my client at Bumble, I initially turned down the offer to do her show, “Life-n-Style”, which my colleagues disagreed with and encouraged me to take these types of opportunities. I was lucky enough to be approached again and I TOOK THE JOB! I immediately started working on “Life-n-Style”. 

When that show ended I was on a plane at least once a week for years to come. I styled Kimoras hair for Baby Phat Fashion Shows, photo shoots, Cannes Film Festival, and Life in The Fab Lane (New Jersey & Los Angeles.) During this amazing busy time in my life, I was designing hair pieces, applying wigs, hair extensions & makeup for the next 16 years with Kimora. I felt I couldn’t learn fast enough and always wanted to know more. 

This one choice has led to so many career opportunities in the years to follow:

  • In (year) I designed a line of hair for Disney.
  • In (year) I designed a line for Xtensify.com.
  • Became an influencer for Proctor & Gambles NIOXIN.

This journey then led me to Alex Guarnaschelli, 12 years ago I started working with her on the Food Network show, “Alex’s day off” which then led to:

  • Beat Bobby Flay
  • Worst Cooks of America
  • Giada De Laurentis,
  • Guy Fieri,
  • …and currently I am working on “The Kitchen” doing Alex Guarnaschelli’s hair & makeup along with other Tri state area productions.  

Taking on more clients, juggling travel for work, and planning a wedding was a rollercoaster ride! 

My career has led me to people and places I couldn’t imagine, such as styling hair for the late Nancy Sinatra and Diane Carol and more.

I am constantly excited an eager to learn more of my ever evolving craft. Now married with 3 kids, I am still doing hair and makeup on set, as well as private clients. When I am hanging out with my kids, I love pausing the tv show they are watching to show them how to spot whether the girls are wearing wigs & hair pieces. 😊  It important for me to show them why I work so hard, and why I am in business. I also want them to understand that the people on TV and in magazines and on social media aren’t born looking like a disney princess. But it can be fun to get dolled up like one - if you like that sort of thing! 

There is a responsibility that comes with wanting to have a Luxurious hair style. Who has time to take care of themselves and set their hair in pincurls like in the 50’s? Not me, that’s the reason for my Luxurious Haircare accessories. My products include a beautiful cosmetic bag, scout brush, egg brush,  and the gentlest hair clips and a shower cap. Luxurious haircare also has a beautiful mirrored brush along with the heat resistant to tail comb that comes in a satin bag. the little things that make a big difference. I invite you to view my site, my portfolio & my product.