WELCOME TO DANKA PANKA
Danka Panka combines the high-end salon of owner Dan Sharp and the specialty gift shop curated by his wife Dana Menussi. With 25 years in the fashion and beauty industry, Dan has worked with the top celebrities, magazines and advertising clients that the world has to offer. Along with veteran stylists, they have created a unique salon experience in Carroll Gardens with high end service and attention to detail at affordable prices. The salon boasts the super fabulous haircare line from Sweden, Sachajuan and the exclusive hair tool brand T3, for whom Sharp is the Lead Stylist. While you're waiting, enjoy the hand selected, mostly hand made, collection of irresistible gifts and personal items that Dana has collected from around the globe. And, if that's not enough to entice you into a visit, you can enjoy the beautifully peaceful back yard where Sharp and Menussi happily offer you a complimentary glass of wine or a refreshing coconut water while you wait.
THE SALON
Dan Sharp and veteran stylists Vivi Lapidus and Jocelyn Dunnavant welcome you to the unique Danka Panka salon in Caroll Gardens. While you wait, you can enjoy a glass of wine or refreshing coconut water in the peaceful backyard.
SERVICES AND PRICES
- Women's Hair Cut & Style: $70-95
- Men's Hair Cut & Style: $50-75
- Kid's (under 12) Cut & Style: $45-55
- Coloring: $60-100
- Hi-lites: $80-200
- Blowouts: $50-70
We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. We do not accept American Express or personal checks.
Tips and Gratuities
Unfortunately, we can't process tips on the credit cards. And please don't ask the owner if you should tip the owner. In case you are wondering, however, YES, you should tip the owner.THE SALON TEAM
Dan Sharp
Owner/Stylist Dan Sharp brings his 25 years of experience as a hairdresser to Danka Panka. With a vocation that began in the salon, but lead to an unparalleled career as a session artist, working for the top magazines, photographers, celebrities and fashion brands in the world. With a client list that read as a "who's who" of the celebrity world, Dan has worked with Kate Winslet, Hilary Swank, David Bowie, and Charlize Theron. He has been on set with legendary photographers like Annie Liebovitz, Richard Avedon, and Steven Klein. He has done advertising campaigns for Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hillfiger, Armani Exchange, and Bulova Watches and covers for magazines Vanity Fair, L'Uomo Vogue, Glamour, Madmoiselle and countless others. Dan is currently the Lead Stylist and National Spokesperson for the hair tool brand T3, and can be seen regularly on QVC. Here is some of his work:
Jocelyn Dunnavant
Stylist/Colorist Jocelyn Dunnavant completed her hairdressing education at the famed Aveda Institute in Washington DC. She moved from DC to NYC in 2007 and began an Intensive Internship at the prestigious Aveda Esthitique in Soho. In her relatively short career, she has become a hugely sought after stylist and has a thriving clientele in New York. Her dedication to continuing education and her ability to bring out her clients natural beauty through her work are a part of what make Jocelyn so successful. Her skills as a Stylist and a Colorist have been featured in Quality Health and Organize Wisdom, and her attention to amazing service is something clients come back for again and again.
Vivi Lapidus
A diversity of talent in cutting, hair color and work as a session artist have given Vivi a well-deserved reputation and an extremely loyal following. With training that began in her hometown of Seattle WA, to a freelance career in the edgy world of NYC fashion, Vivi's expertise knows no bounds. Whether you are looking for unbelievably vibrant color, a haircut that will turn heads, or the best blowout of your life, Vivi is your go-to stylist. Her diverse clientele and booked schedule are a testament to her abilities and high level of customer service.
For more, go to her website: www.vivilapidus.com.
Leslie Hutchens
Ten years ago, Leslie Hutchens began apprenticing at a local salon in Columbia, Maryland on the advice of a friend and started her on a career path that led her to Brooklyn. While working in the industry in Maryland, Leslie developed her own, unique approach to cutting hair and was an educator for the mega brand, Sexy Hair. After 4 years in Maryland, Leslie made a huge career move and came to New York, where she has spent the past 5 years building a loyal following in Brooklyn. After a few attempts at finding a home, Leslie found Danka Panka and is a welcome addition to our great staff.
Leslie's easy-going personality, serious cutting skills, and beautiful color round out the talent here. Her dry cutting technique, which she has developed based on her own experiences with her diverse clientele, is refined, edgy and dramatic. Her approach to color takes into consideration client's wants, skin tone, and hair condition, as well as their maintenance and budget concerns.
SALON PRODUCTS
T3
We carry the multi-award-winning line T3 for which Dan Sharp is the Lead Stylist. Below are some T3 vidoes for more info.
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Sachajuan
Salon SACHAJUAN opened up in 1997 in Stockholm by Sacha Mitic and Juan Rosenlind, two highly recognized hairdressers with long experience of hairstyling / fashion in Sweden and abroad. Beside regular hands-on salon hairstyling their work has been seen through the years in several international fashion magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Allure, Amica and GQ. The SACHAJUAN salon soon became one of Swedens hottest hair dressing spots and the creation of their own, exclusive brand of hair care products was a natural step forward in their success story.
In 2003 the first few SACHAJUAN Hair care products were introduced on the Swedish market to immediate acclaim. What makes the SACHAJUAN brand unique and interesting is simplicity and function in perfect harmony with high quality and innovation. This also reflects in very handy yet elegantly designed packaging. The brand has shown unparalleled growth and is today a well-established premium brand in the Scandinavian market, one of the most competitive hair care markets in the world.
The active ingredients and the technology behind the success of SACHAJUAN Professional Haircare is called Ocean Silk Technology. This is a technology where they extract valuable proteins and minerals from sea algaes, among them Enteromorpha Compressa, Himanthalia Elongata, Rhodophycea and Chondrus Crispus. They combine these with other tailor-made active ingredients to create unique results on different hairtypes. With this technology they create recipes that give the hair maximum shine, volume, stability and care without making the hair heavy. Regardless of hair quality you will notice immediate results with SACHAJUAN Professional Haircare.
THE STORE
Curator and owner Dana Menussi welcomes you to the Danka Panka
store, complete with irresistible gifts and personal items collected
from aorund the globe. The mostly handmade items range from clothing
to housewares to furniture to tiny treasures.
Dana Menussi
For over 20 years, Dana was a professional photographer, stylist and interior designer, working in cities ranging from New York to Phoenix to Tel Aviv. She is well known for her use of strong saturated colors and graphic sensability. Her clients include Virgin Records, Equipment, Wet Seal, Jane Magainze, Mademoiselle, D Magazine, Max Mode, The New York Times, Interview, Flaunt, Arena, Nylon, Vogue, Detour and many many more. Dana Menussi was born in Tel Aviv, Israel and studied photography at the Hadassa Academy of Photography in Jerusalem.
For her photography portfolio, click here.
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