​When you think of progression, passion, and drive, you think of a woman who can overcome anything; that's exactly what Daniella Emilien, professionally known as Hair by Ivy, represents. The former celebrity hair stylist is a creative visionary, mother, beauty influencer, and self-made boss who has accomplished in just a few years what many aspire to achieve in 10 years. As the owner of her very own luxurious hair suite and her rich custom wig collection, Hair by Ivy is hailed as one of Miami's most sought-after hairstylists and beyond, best known for her flawless signature styles as seen on some of today's hottest stars such as love & Hip Hop Atlanta's breakout star, Joseline Hernandez, The Real Housewives of Atlanta's Marlo Hampton, Lil' Wayne's daughter and Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta's Reginae Carter, Paris Hilton, K.Michelle, Young Miami, and more. Ivy quickly established herself as one of the most highly coveted celebrity hair stylists, whose sleek, distinctive styles have been a mainstay on Joseline, landing her the role as the Puerto Rican Princess' personal hairstylist/creative director.

 

Ivy manifested her successful career shortly after becoming a mother while facing the adversities of being homeless with little to no income. Ivy pivoted "homeless to Hollywood as a single black mother, accomplishing the impossible. A boss in every sense of the word. Not one to just throw the towel in at first sight of trouble, Ivy decided to use her passion for styling hair as a catalyst that would eventually turn her life around in ways that she never imagined. Her wig collection, Ivy Wig Collection, made half a million dollars in only six months. More than just a stylist, Ivy gave birth to her new business venture two years ago, The Ivy League Academy. The Ivy League Academy is a mentorship program and network hub for women. It educates women on the importance of building their credit while leveraging business credit and creating 7 figure businesses through courses, E-Books, one on one consultations, and daily Free tips. The Ivy League Academy has accumulated 629k business funding in the last few weeks. Serving as an advocate for practicing self-love, weight loss, and cosmetic surgeries, Ivy started her Surgery Tea IG live series, which features a mixture of guests from doctor practicians and influencers, dropping gems on cosmetic surgery. With demand for Ivy's own personal weight loss journey, she released her affordable E-book guide, providing a resource for women outsourcing safe cosmetic surgery tips.