Chaniel Leora

Chaniel was born and raised in the heart of sunny Los Angeles. With over 15 years of experience and advanced training in hair coloring, hairstyling, haircutting, extensions, and smoothing treatments, she has established herself as a versatile, detail-oriented hairdresser known for delivering refined, personalized results.

She discovered her passion for hair at just 16 and pursued it immediately after high school, earning her license from The Academy of Salon Professionals in 2012. Chaniel furthered her education with advanced training from top Redken and L’Oréal Professionnel educators.

After working on various campaigns and photoshoots, she realized her true passion was behind the chair, connecting with clients and enhancing their confidence. She spent six years building her craft at Daniel Jordan Salon in Encino before co-founding Leora Blue Salon in 2020, where she developed a strong appreciation for both artistry and the business of beauty.

At the end of 2025, Chaniel rebranded and opened her second salon location, Beauty Bar Atelier, in Century City at The Century Plaza Towers, alongside her Encino location. The salon is a full-service boutique space focused on highly tailored services. Chaniel especially enjoys meeting new people, and her Century City location has allowed her to expand her community and work with a diverse clientele.

Chaniel specializes in creating customized looks that enhance each client’s natural features. She thoughtfully considers skin tone, bone structure, eye color, lifestyle, and personal style to achieve effortless, elevated results.

Her dedication to continued education includes certifications as a Master of Balayage stylist, in The Original Brazilian Blowout, and ‘The Hair Shop’ Hair Extensions, along with completing advanced training at the Sassoon Academy in Beverly Hills.

“My clients leave the salon feeling just as beautiful on the inside as they look on the outside. To me, that kind of confidence is the true definition of beauty.”