Today we’d like to introduce you to Daniel K. Palmer
Hi Daniel, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Growing up on the sunny shores of Perth, Western Australia I began Hairdressing at the age 0f 14. I always had a passion for hair, and loved how it could transform people. With this passion I was qualified by the time I was 17, and moved to Melbourne at 18. Here I worked at Shibui, one of Australias most renowned salons, and at 21 I moved to London with my eyes set on the global stage.
Here I worked for Taylor Taylor London and worked in TV, Film, music, red carpet, commercials and advertising. I love my job and have had the blessing of being able to work across multiple fields of media doing what I love.
I also hosted Netflix, make under programme 100% hotter, reigniting my fire for building and confidence and energy from the inside out.
In 2016 I took a leap of faith and moved to Los Angeles, with $5000 in the bank, no job, no home and no friends it really felt like I was starting form the bottom once again. Skip forward 8 years and here we are at the beginning of something that has been brewing for decades, the Daniel K Palmer salon.
At Daniel K Palmer, my vision is to help the world rejuvenate through the transformative power of beauty. I believe that true beauty is not just about appearances but about nurturing confidence, self-expression, and well-being. Rooted in a foundation of genuine care, respect, and love, I strive to create a sanctuary where every guest feels valued, pampered,and inspired. My salon is more than a place for services- it is a community where connections flourish, and every interaction reflects our commitment to kindness and excellence.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Life isn’t smooth and neither was my journey to get where I am today. We all have our challenges and mine was a struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.
I have always had such pride in my career and what I do, but I struggled through out my late teens and time in London, with drugs and alcohol. It was so much apart of the industry for me, the partying, the socialising, the never wanting the “fun” to end.
I am always very honest about this part, and It’s a very important to me to be honest about this, m as finding sobriety for the past 8 years, has been absolutely life changing. If the truth be told, I operated at 50% for most of my 20’s. I want people to know it’s never too late to change the trajectory of ones life.
Los Angeles is a very hard city in the beginning, I never felt loneliness like i did when I first moved here. That loneliness bought me to a point of desperation to make changes to my life I had never made before. Now, I will be forever be grateful for those feelings of loneliness, sometimes hitting rock bottom is exactly what is required to make uncomfortable chnages,
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I have been doing hair for 25 years. I specialise in luxury hair extensions and colour, as well as editorial styling. I am best known for from my work on 100% hotter and full make overs. I have a strong vision when it comes to my guests, and an In depth knowledge about hair. People come to me when they want perfection and luxury. I pride myself in being able to bring the best out of my clients. Matching complimentary hair colour, to skin and eyes is life changing and as just as powerful as a visit to you injector. Never under estimate the power of the appropriate colour! Im proud of the fact that two and a half decades in I still love what I do, and thats a true blessing.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
I am a big believer in work life balance and constantly strive for growth in all aspects of my life. Physical, mental, and spiritual. Insight timer, is a go to me for me, especially when travelling. I need a strong foundation every morning, and practise meditation to get my day started off with the correct energy flow.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Danielkpalmer.com
- Instagram: Danielkpalmerhair and danielkpalmersalon
