diana monteleone
With a career that kicked off right after high school in 2004, Diana has been on the move ever since - and we mean that literally. Growing up near Detroit, she dove headfirst into the industry with a passion that quickly took her far beyond the salon floor. Before long, she was traveling the country as an educator, inspiring fellow stylists and soaking up every experience the industry had to offer.
In 2008, she made the bold (and very on-brand) decision to pack up and move to Chicago, where she opened and managed a high-volume salon in the always-buzzing neighborhood of Wicker Park. But staying in one place has never really been Diana's thing - she's participated in hair shows, taught classes, and has had the absolute joy of styling hair for client weddings in dreamy destinations like Mexico and Italy. Not a bad office, honestly.
Her talent hasn't gone unnoticed in the fashion world either. Diana has worked New York Fashion Week multiple times, collaborating with globally renowned designers to bring their runway visions to life. She's also styled for grand opening events for Topshop across the country, hit the stages in Las Vegas, and participated in a national campaign photoshoot in LA. And yes - she's worked on a few famous heads of hair too. Kristen Bell, Olivia Palermo, Bobby Bones, and Miley Cyrus are just a few names on that very fun list.
Now as the founder of Meraki Room, Diana has achieved what she considers one of her greatest accomplishments - and she doesn't take that lightly. She brings the same skill, creativity, and attention to detail to every single client that she's brought to every stage and set throughout her career. Her specialty is healthy, beautiful hair that enhances your natural beauty, whether that's through a flawless cut, a stunning color transformation, or a luxurious treatment that leaves you glowing. She's also certified in Hairdreams extensions and Keratin Complex smoothing treatments, and is your person for formal styling when the occasion calls for it.
Every appointment with Diana is the sum of two decades of passion, adventure, and expertise — and you're going to feel every bit of it.