Meet Danny

Who Is Danny?

DANNY JELACA

Danny Jelaca is a renowned expert hairstylist and beauty entrepreneur with decades of experience serving South Florida’s most discerning clientele. Known for precision cutting, masterful color, and refined artistry, Danny has built a trusted luxury brand recognized for excellence, consistency, and elevated service.

Throughout his career, Danny’s work has been featured in leading fashion and beauty publications including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, Glamour, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, and Ocean Drive. He has worked backstage at major international runway shows and fashion events, styling for designers such as Giorgio Armani, Oscar de la Renta, Balmain, Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg, Emilio Pucci, Talbot Runhof, and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, to name a few. His experience spans editorial, celebrity clientele, and global fashion stages.

After years of successfully building one of South Florida’s most respected salon brands, Danny now proudly brings his expertise to Coral Gables, operating in the heart of Merrick Park. This relocation marks an exciting new chapter, offering the same exceptional artistry and personalized service in a fresh, sophisticated setting.

Previously serving clients for many years in Miami Beach, Danny now welcomes both long-standing clients and new guests exclusively in Coral Gables. His commitment remains the same: delivering beautiful, customized results with integrity, professionalism, and a luxury experience from start to finish.

Danny’s work has earned the trust of internationally recognized figures including Adriana Lima, Gisele Bündchen, Heidi Klum, Camila Cabello, and Ashley Graham, along with Miami’s elite and a devoted clientele built over decades. Widely respected for his consistency, discretion, and results-driven approach, Danny is considered a go-to choice and trusted expert for those seeking exceptional hair artistry at the highest level.

Now welcoming clients in Coral Gables at Merrick Park.

Danny has developed a highly devoted following amongst South Florida's social elite as well as celebrities and dignitaries from points near and far.

Danny is Co-Founder of Organic Ceutical haircare line imported from Italy.

For PR inquiries please contact or to book Danny for editorials, runway, or red carpet hair please email danny@dannyjelaca.com

Represented by the famed IMAJ Artists, Danny has worked with beauties and artists such as:

Kelly Preston (Actress)

Cameron Diaz (Actress)

Carlos Ponce(Singer)

Lucero(Singer)

Elizabeth Berkley (Actress)
Milla Jovovich (Actress/Model)

Naomi Campbell (Model)

Dayanara Torres (Actress/Singer/Model)

Roselyn Sanchez (Actress TV Personality)
Talisa Soto (Actress)

Savannah Guthrie TV Host)
Bobbi Brown (Designer)
Rebecca Taylor (Designer)
Yes Julz (Public Figure)
Arrielle Kebbel (Actress)
Draya Michele (Public Figure/Designer)
Nicole Beharie (Actress)
Hannah Ferguson (Model)
Alina Boyko (Model)
Rocky Barnes (Model)
Shanina Shaik (Model)
Laura Love (Model)
Sharon Stone (Actress)

Leighton Meester (Actress)
Adriana Lima (Model/TV personality)
Kate Bock (Sports Illustrated Swim Model)
Bebe Rexha (Singer Performer)
Karolina Kurkova (Model and TV Personality)
Erin Andrews (Dancing With The Stars)
Izabel Goulart (Brazilian Victoria Secret Model)
Veronica Falcon (Actor/Choreographer)
Tia Mowry (Actress/TV Personality)
Charlotte Mckinney (Model)
Lisa Hochstein (Public Figure/Reality Star)
Ivana Trump (Public Figure)
Padma Lakshmi (Model/TV Host)
Tatiana Korsakova (Model/Actress)
Adriana De Moura(TV Personality)
Kayla Itsines(Fitness Guru/Author)
Nicola Peltz (Actress)
Sofia Richie(Model)
Paulina Rubio (Singer)
Heidi Klum (Model/TV Personality)
Olivia Culpo(Pagent Queen/Model/Actress)

Caroline Wozniacki (Danish Tennis Player)
Winnie Harlow (Model)
Barbie Blank (Actress/Model)
Caroline Vreeland (Singer/Model)
Christie Brinkley (Model)
Ruby Aldridge (Model)
Jaime King (Actress)
Cindy Bruna (Model)
Sasha Pivovora (Model)
Lilly Ghalichi (Actress)
Ella Purnell (Actress)
Martha Hunt (Model)
Dorit Kemsley (TV Personality)
Camila Cabello (Singer)
Ashley Graham (Model)
Kate Upton (Model)
Isabela Moner (Actress)

Ednita Nazario (singer)
Isabela Merced (singer/actress)
Elisabetta Beccari (Wife of Pietro Beccari, Chief Executive Officer of FENDI)
Larsa Pippen (American TV Personality and Model)
Pamela Anderson (Actress)
Ariadna Gutierrez (Model, Former Miss Colombia)
Naeem Khan (Designer)
Huner Schafer (Actress on HBO’s Euphoria)
Barbie Ferreira (Actress on HBO’s Euphoria)
Andrea Mitchell (NBC News)
Anitta (Brazilian Singer)
Dany Garcia (Producer/Actress)
Kelsey Merritt (Model)
Baby Ariel (Singer/Actress)
Michelle Bernstein (Chef)
Isabeli Fontana (Model)
Miranda Kerr (Model)
Rosa Salazar (Actress)
Taylor Schilling (Actress)

Ninoska Vasquez (CEO of Noshka clothing, Model)
CJ Perry (WWE Superstar)
Christine Baranski (actress)
Lilly Sighn (Late night TV host, comedian, personality)
Nicole Williams English (model/influencer)

Ninoska Vasquez (CEO of Noshka clothing, Model)
CJ Perry (WWE Superstar)
Christine Baranski (actress)
Lilly Sighn (Late night TV host, comedian, personality)
Nicole Williams English (model/influencer)

Jasmine Sanders (Model)

Kurt Russell (Actor)
Priscilla Presley (Actress/Businesswoman)

Lucy Boynton (Actress)
Gloria Estefan (Singer)

Yael Shebia (Model)
Nadia Ferreira Miss Universe 1RU, model
Jane Krakowski (Actress, Singer)
Analucia Beltran Founder/CEO of @analuciabeltrandiamonds
Gisele Bundchen (Model)
Angolina Amores Entrepreneur
Cindy Prado (Model)
Tika Camaj (Model)
Kathy Ireland (Model/ TV host)
Bethany Frankel (Real Housewife of NYC, Entrepreneur, and Author)
Gabriela Isler (Miss Universe 2013)

Who Is Danny?
Danny’s Achievements
Start of Danny Jelaca Salon

Danny Jelaca is a renowned hair expert. Originally from Chicago, he has spent decades in South Beach, notably as Styling Director at Stella Salon for 13 years. He has a devoted following among South Florida’s elite and celebrities.

Outside of the salon, Jelaca—recognized by Allure as one of Miami’s topists—is frequently called upon to work his magic at fashion shows and editorial shoots. He is recognized in InStyle as one of the top salons. He’s styled runway presentations for the likes of Emilio Pucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Diane von Furstenberg, Elie Saab, Donna Karan, Robert Rodriguez, and Talbot Runhof, among others. In addition to Allure, he’s also been featured in publications as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar Elle, Cosmopolitan, Lucky, InStyle, Ocean Drive, Self.

Danny’s opened his eponymous salon in September 2012. His latest venture is becoming a co-founder of a luxury brand of hair products.