Danielle Blakeley

Danielle Blakeley of St Kilda's Yoshiko Hair is the current AHIA VIC/TAS Hairdresser of the Year. Plus runner up for Best Colour for the AIPP Coiffure 2025 - Paris! Having 42 years of industry experience, including 20 years running her own successful business; Dani is known for her dedication, skill, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Dani's distinguished career began with international experience in London and Hong Kong leading her to being a brand Ambassador to leading Colour Companies such as L'Oreal, Lakme and Schwarzkopf. At Yoshiko Hair everything is about Passion. It's this love about everything about hair (plus the client) that has seen the salon nominated for 14 finials across the Globe in the last year alone. Three times for Team in the last two years, plus being named as one of Australia's Top Salons by Marie Claire magazine..

Fashion shows, shoots, international front covers and education show the commitment to the industry Dani and her small team at Yoshiko have to this industry. The salons down to earth ethos is matched by Dani's style when it comes to education. "For us to grow as hairdressers and an industry, we are always learning and should be open for new things." Becoming an Angel Ambassador was an honour and natural fit for Dani and Yoshiko. "We have always sort out the best for our clients and Angel Extensions exceeds Yoshiko's expectations. I am looking forward in helping to show my fellow hairdressers how hair extensions have helped lift my creativity in front of the camera and in the salon", Dani Sometimes her Passion can get little out of hand. Ask the salon mascot, Astro the Dog with his pink tail!