One-On-One With Celebrity Hairstylist Danny Jelaca

Where does your passion for hairstyling come from?
I have always loved a good makeover and I have always been amazed at how hair makes such a difference. Hair is everything. “Hair on point, life on a pointe” is my motto! I love the way hair makes people feel. I love all the the different things you can do with it and all the different identities you can have. Exploring hairstyles is always such an adventure!

How often should do you suggest your clients get a hair trim?
I recommend trimming for the most part 6-8 weeks for long hair or 4-6 weeks for short hair. If you are dedicated with hair treatments and masks and keep chemical services to a minimum, you can stretch it to 99 days on long hair.

How often are we meant to shampoo our hair?
If you are working out and sweating, I recommend shampooing daily with a very Fl gentle daily shampoo. Shampooing is really intended for your scalp and new growth. Just lightly shaping your ends and rinsing is enough. If your length takes a beating I recommend conditioning the lengths while shampooing the scalp to promote new growth, then rinsing all together. It totally refreshes every type of hair!

Photo Credit: Yanni De Melo

What are your Miami haircare tips, given the climate?
I believe first of all, to “talk nice” to your hair. Your hair can hear you! I also believe in using a mask at the ends weekly on dry hair before shampooing. Using a sun protector and and keeping hair from the elements helps a lot too. While outdoors, play around with braids and beautiful hats and scarves for protection.