Danielle Priano

Danielle Priano, one of the incredible leaders participating in next week’s Creatively Classes series, is a celebrity and editorial hairstylist based in New York City. Her energy and talent has made her one of fashion’s most sought-after names, allowing her to work with some of the world’s top talent and brands, including Cara Delevingne, Hailey Bieber, Adriana Lima, Gigi and Bella Hadid, Vanessa Hudgens, Ariana Grande, Chrissy Teigen, Lily Aldridge, and more.

An entrepreneur at heart, Danielle and her sister Michelle co-founded PSxDanielle, a line of expertly-designed hair products, after being frustrated with some of the hair tools and accessories they’d been using. You can check out their latest projects on Creatively here, and register for Priano’s class on Creatively here!

What is the first creative project you remember?

My first creative project was getting called for an editorial with W Magazine while I was still working as an assistant.

Describe your aesthetic in three words.

Sexy. Modern. Snatched. 

What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

The most fulfilling collaboration that I worked on was a movie that I did with Jennifer Lopez [called “Marry Me”] (coming February 2021). I learned so much about that part of the industry and I grew energetically during the movie.

What’s one creative project that taught you something fundamental about yourself?

The one creative project that I did that taught me something fundamentally was a reality show with Mariah Carey called Mariah’s World. It taught me to control my emotions and go into everything more positively. 

Do you think creativity is something you’re born with, or something you’re taught?

I fully believe that you’re born with creativity. Do I think it’s possible to be taught it? I guess under the right mentor, but you have to have the type of a brain and mindset to work like an artist.

What’s the last dream you had?

In the last dream I had, I was helping a stranger get out of a really uncomfortable situation and bring her to safety.

One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

Well, hopefully I’m still here in 100 years … but if I’m not, I would like people to write that not only was I technically a great hairdresser, but that my energy and my drive was inspiring to other young hairdressers. 

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