DANI MCLAREN

Dani knew from a young age that hair was her calling and she didn't waste any time. While most people wait until after high school to figure out their next move, Dani was already in cosmetology school, training alongside her classes near Flint, MI. She came in with a plan and hit the ground running.

After a few years working and growing her skills outside of Flint, she made her way to the big city - and it was at a salon in Wicker Park where everything clicked into place. That's where she met Diana and Taya, and honestly, the rest is history. After years of travel and education together, teaming up to build Meraki Room felt like the most natural next step.

If Meraki Room runs like a well-oiled machine, Dani is the reason why. She's the one keeping everything humming behind the scenes - organizing meetings, scheduling classes, handling the behind-the-scenes details that keep the whole operation going. She doesn't make a big deal of it. She just gets it done.

And when she steps behind the chair? That same focus and precision shows up in every single appointment. Dani specializes in dimensional color, blonde hair, and women's cuts, with a genuine passion for delivering results her clients can feel good about. She's also certified in Hairdreams extensions and Keratin Complex smoothing treatments. Integrity and authenticity aren't just words to Dani - they're the standard she holds herself to every day.