Dani McLaren

Co-Owner and Lead Stylist

Dani knew from a young age that hair was her calling, and she started her cosmetology school training while still in high school. After a few years of working outside of Flint, MI, Dani headed to the big city to make her mark.

It was at a salon in Wicker Park where Dani met her fellow top stylists and lead educators, Diana and Taya. They hit it off right away, and after years of travel and education, Dani was ready for her next big adventure. That's when she teamed up with Diana and Taya to build Meraki Room.

Dani is the brains behind the operations at Meraki Room. She's the one who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, from organizing meetings and paying bills to scheduling classes and keeping everyone on track. But don't let her business savvy fool you – Dani is also a top-performing hairdresser who's passionate about delivering the best results for her clients.

When it comes to client interaction, Dani is a straight shooter. She's all about integrity, excellence, and authenticity. Her specialties include dimensional color, blonde hair, and women's haircuts. She is also certified in Hairdreams extensions and Keratin Complex smoothing treatments.