About Danielle

Danielle is an established salon owner of “Hare and Bristle” located in the beautiful Fingerlakes region of western New York. Danielle is a Goldwell colorist specializing in textured bobs, pixies and hair you can wear. Danielle, the NJ native, has perfected the stylish (without looking styled), lived in haircut: sculpted, layered and totally low-maintenance. Top your new 'do with Danielle's signature fringy bangs and stand by for compliments from strangers. The fact that her cuts grow out ridiculously well means you won't have to lay eyes on the salon's (stylish decor) though we're betting you'll probably want to.

Danielle celebrates 16 years behind the chair and continues to sharpen her skills with advanced classes by KMS, Amika and Surface. This spring Danielle will travel with The Hair Nerds (education for the beauty pro and an alternative trade media, queer and women owned since 2011!)  Danielle has forged long standing relationships with beauty mentors that awaken her ever changing, chameleon creativity. The proof is in Danielle's subtle cuts, which get months of mileage without losing steam. Danielle knows when to put down the clipper and pick up her shear for scissor over comb, wet to dry men's cuts. Meanwhile, Danielle is a corrective-color genius. Equally adept at producing both organic hues and Crayola brights, she's so in tune with what her clients want that you'll walk out thinking the gemstone shade of pearly blonde highlights was your idea. Bonus: Her eclectic musical taste will keep your playlists poppin.

Danielle aka “Danielle Saint Velvet, Burlesque Hair Stylist to the stars!” is a world class entertainer, tornado of tease, published and an international touring burlesque artist. Danielle made her name in NYC performing in the LES in 2011 until present day. Danielle works with many performance artists, musicans, drag and theater folx alike. You might even spot a famous burlesque artist or two in her chair. Calamity Chang, Peekaboo Pointe, Sizzlin Liz are Hare and Bristle celeb clients. Danielle hosted Cherry Dollface on book tour in 2019.

Danielle is an inspired, hard working, dedicated stylist and built “Hare and Bristle” salon in 2016.  What started as a forgotten office space in a historic building has flourished into a home away from home for Danielle and her salon guests. Danielle has created a 5 star hair experience. People leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Hare and Bristle is Ithaca’s home for cozy, craft hair.

To book an appointment with Danielle please call or text (607) 379 - 8080