Luke O'Connor

Stylist

Born into a family of barbers, it’s no surprise that Luke carved out a career in hair. He got his start while studying under Vidal Sassoon in 1974. For the next eighteen years he worked at several premiere salons in Beverly Hills. In 1992, Luke and his wife Rona opened Lukaro, their own famed Beverly Hills salon. Lukaro has been a favorite of celebrities since its doors first opened. Luke immediately became one of the most highly sought after Hollywood hairdressers.

Luke styles his celebrity clients for the Oscars, the Golden Globes, the Emmys, and the Grammys. He has been the lead stylist on over twenty television series, including Will & Grace, Suddenly Susan, and The New Adventures of Old Christine. Luke won an Emmy in 2002 for Best Contemporary Hairstyling for a Television Series for his work on Will & Grace. He was also nominated in 2006 for Will & Grace and in 2013 for his work on The Oscars. Luke is constantly working with television show creators to develop character “looks” and identities. In fact, show creators enjoy Luke’s talent so much that Suddenly Susan had a story line that revolved around having your hair done at Lukaro with Luke being written in as a character.

Luke has not only been a key player behind the scenes of Hollywood, he also appeared in front of the camera quite often. He was a recurring expert critique on Joan Rivers’ Emmy Awards Fashion Wrap Up. Each year he appears as an expert on all of the top morning news programs. For the past two decades, he has acted as a national spokesperson for several top hair brands, including Unilever, Thermasilk, Sun Silk, and Suave. He frequently appears on television and in beauty publications introducing new products and giving styling tips and demonstrations.

Luke most recently worked on the CBS hit comedy The Millers, and continues to create each pilot season for many new shows starting up as well as running his busy Beverly Hills salon.

While there is no down time for Luke, he always finds time to give back to the community donating to numerous charities.

Rona O'Connor

Celebrity Color Expert

A Toronto native, Rona came to LA to study studio make up and hair. While in beauty school she met her husband and partner Luke O’Connor with whom she opened the beautiful Lukaro Salon in Beverly Hills in 1992.

Rona’s constant curiosity about colors and results on different hair types, especially difficult and damaged hair, led her to becoming a corrective color expert early in her career. Being self-taught, she developed her “Quik base” in 1993, which is still her most popular 7-minute blonde base and tone. She also went on to create her signature multifaceted reds and sun-kissed brunettes. Rona’s personal goal is not only to create a beautiful and unique color for each client, but also to suit color to the client’s lifestyle and budget.

Rona has developed a reputation from LA to NY as a celebrity color expert, which gained her a segment on CNN’s Road Warriors giving beauty travel tips to millions. She has also appeared on numerous makeover and daytime news shows and radio, sharing her beauty knowledge and favorite tips for color and hair care.

She has created signature colors on some of the most sought after hues on many of our favorite characters from TV and film since the early 90s. A few of her trademark shades include: Debra Messing’s reds, Brooke Shields’ many shades of brunette, Blake Lively’s “Rose Gold” blonde, Bella Thorne’s “Golden Apricot,” and a collaboration on Keira Knightly’s sunlit tresses for Pirates of the Caribbean.
To highlight a few.

Rona has created many color looks for celebrities featured on the covers of publications such as Vogue, Marie Claire, In Style, Allure, Glamour and many more as well as print ads and commercials. Allure Magazine chose Rona as one of the top hair colorists in the country. She contributes beauty tips and has been featured in many major beauty publications and served as a beauty expert on the advisory board of Shape Magazine.

In 2009, Rona worked on behalf of Clairol to support “Go Red for Woman,” having created two of her signature techniques to launch a competition nationwide in support of the campaign for the American Hear Association. She also had the privilege of being the US color judge for Goldwell’s Global Color Zoom Challenge in 2011 and 2013, one of the largest competitions for hair stylists worldwide.

To date, her signature colors have been seen on a number of celebrities including: Avril Lavigne, Bella Thorne, Blake Lively, Brooke Shields, Brooklyn Decker, Constance Marie, Debra Messing, Heidi Klum, Kathy Ireland, Jayma Mays, and Laura Prepon, to name a few.

Katia Peltz

Stylist

Katia Peltz began her career at Yosh Salon, located on the prestigious Maiden Lane in San Fransisco. After completing one year assisting Yosh himself, Katia moved to Los Angeles and began working at Allen Edwards on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

It was at Allen Edwards that Katia met both Rona and Luke (Owners of Lukaro salon). After seven years at Allen Edwards, the trio started their own venture, today known as Lukaro Salon.

Katia is passionate about achieving their needs and desires. She is very creative She loves taking chances and breaking outside of the mold. She is extremely attentive. She loves achieving a look that matches her clients personality.

Katia has styled hair for various TV and musical acts. One of her most memorable moments was syling Grammy winning pop star Avril Lavigne’s hair for her wedding.

Specializing in haircuts, color and color correction, Katia is extremely attentive to detail and cares about every aspect and stage of the styling process for her clients. Known by her colleagues as “the Blowdry Queen”, Katia is the master of updo’s and blow-dry styles. In addition to being creative with her art, Katia loves taking chances and enjoys breaking the mold when it comes to styling. Passionate about attaining her clients goals and overall needs, Katia finds joy in achieving looks that match her client’s overall personality.

Jeanne Eden

Stylist

I have taken the time to learn every facet of hairdressing so that I can approach every client according to his or her needs. It has served me well over the years both as a hairstylist, and industry educator because it gives me total control over the finish cut and hair color. Many in the industry have considered me a Hairdresser’s Hairdresser.

I currently work with casting agents, image consultants, acting coaches, news anchors and professionals looking for a power look.

Makeovers, imaging making and problem solving are my most favorite things to do. It is always important to stay current, no matter what your age or image is. And we can’t forget the men when it comes to style and gentle hair coloring.

I always consult with my clients as to how much effort they want to put into their look. I then create a style that works with their hair texture, facial features, lifestyle and image. I often cut hair dry to allow the hair to fall into its natural root direction and wave for ease of styling.

Over the years I have been a Beverly Hills Salon owner, a founding member of the Sebastian International Educational Team and celebrity stylist.

My passion and obsession for hair and make-up has never left me.

Tina Cassaday

Stylist

Tina Cassaday is a respected hairstylist, product innovator, master colorist, and trichologist in Beverly Hills. She is sought out by both celebrity and media worlds for her creativity, unique sense of hair design, and her particular expertise and philosophy of health and hair care.

Tina is launching her Haircare products internationally and is most famous for her Banana Banana deep conditioner.

Tina's other passion is giving back. Introduced by a client to "Centrepoint", a leading UK charity under the patronage of HRH Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge. Tina travels regularly to London for royal events and charity work.

She is excited to be a new member of the Lukaro family.

Joseph Michael

Stylist

Joseph started his career in fashion, working as a makeup artist for National Runway shows. Naturally, Joseph’s passion for creating art and beauty, lead him to completing a total look that all woman could relate too and benefit from. Passion in every aspect of beauty, Joseph is committed to only the best results.

In addition to working on various runway models and styling celebrity clientele, Joseph has styled hair for TV shows, namely, America’s Next Top Model. Joseph is a very creative stylist at Lukaro Salon and head color assistant to Rona O’Connor. Joseph specializes in smoothing treatments, extensions and beautiful color!

Luanne Ianucci Donahue

Stylist

Luanne has loved working with hair for as long as she can remember: In Kindergarten, her seat was moved after a girl complained she was playing with her hair too much.

While still in high school, Luanne attended cosmetology school and by 17, she was licensed and working in a salon while studying for a degree in marketing.

Early in her career, Luanne moved to Los Angeles from New Jersey and attended the Vidal Sassoon Academy and Cinema Secrets makeup school.

Currently a stylist at Lukaro Salon in Beverly Hills, Luanne has done editorial hair and makeup, photo shoots, commercials, awards shows, weddings and her own beauty segment on Southern California Life.

Elina O'Connor

Junior Stylist

Elina O’Connor graduated from Paul Mitchell the School. She is a very talented junior stylist and lead color/stylist assistant to Rona O’Connor. She loves the world of beauty and with an eye for detail, approaches every head of hair with perfection in mind.

Gabriella Pollino Rodman

Celebrity Stylist

Gabriella is a 3 time Emmy Nominated and Award Winning Hairstylist in the Television, Film and Fashion Industry. A native New Yorker, she began her career styling on Broadway Shows and Saturday Night Live. Since moving to Los Angeles, She has designed looks for hit TV series such as “That ’70’s Show”, “Dharma and Gregg” “The New Adventures of Old Christine”, “The Millers” and currently in her 3rd year at “Mike and Molly”.

Her fashion styling has graced the covers of “Mademoiselle” and has been featured in “In Style” “Fit” and “Hairstyle” Magazines. Gabriella”s work is a staple at Award Shows and Red Carpet Events.

Now at LUKARO SALON in Beverly Hills, her precision haircuts and styling will reveal and enhance your individual facial features so that you may present your best self.

Being a new team member at Lukaro Salon, while still working in studio, Gabriella will be offering first time visitors a 25% discount.

Maggy Parra

Stylist

Maggy loves art, fashion, and architecture; all serving as the foundation of visualization for her hair creations. As a stylist who has worked for many years at Lukaro salon, Maggy is extremely meticulous, dedicated and precise when it comes to the art of creating color and haircuts.

Maggy pulls inspiration from life itself while infusing her creations from experiences and influences within her daily life. A true artist at heart, Maggy specializes in both color design as well as haircuts. Maggy is known for her precision and attention to detail, as well as the clients’ desires. She is versatile, absolute, and has a genuine eye for design.

Alicia Shaller

Stylist

I’ve always had a passion for hair. When I was kid, I loved beautifying my barbies, eventually that then lead me to cutting and coloring my friends. I would have moments of inspiration where I would try numerous styles on my own hair to see how they would look. After I graduated high school I decided follow my dream and went to cosmetology school. I like to stay current and am always inspired by the latest trends in fashion and the newest in hair care and color technology. I love that the beauty industry is so versatile and allows me so much freedom to be able to create something that suites a persons individuality.

Arina Fedrova

Stylist

I was inspired to pursue the beauty profession, because I had a very bad experience with my hair being damaged and didn’t know anyone that could fix it. This led me to enroll in cosmetology school so I would never have to experience this again and could help others as well.

I am inspired by Art, Fashion, and the change of seasons. The best part about my job is having the opportunity to make someone feel and look beautiful. I specialize in all types of extensions, as well as customizing them to clients hair color, hair weight and texture, as well a suiting a clients budget and lifestyle. I’ve worked with men & women of all ages and professions as well as actors on popular television shows. I also color and cut. I love working at Lukaro because of the friendly atmosphere, the people and the location.

Andrea Misth

Hair Colorist and Stylist Extraordinaire

Jillian Street

Stylist

Born and raised in England, Jillian trained and worked in London salons for 10 years before bringing her London style to our coast. Whether styling one of her Celebrity clients for Award Shows or one of her loyal clientele, she consistently turns out head-turning styles, cuts and color for both men and women. Color is personally tailored to your styling, from vibrant depth to subtle highlights. She is especially adept at working with long hair and curly manes, creating updos for special events or whatever is on trend.

Marcos Diaz

Stylist

Celebrity makeup artist and Editorial hairstylist, Marcos Diaz began his career at the age of 13. Working in the local hair salon, he began to dream big and create a name for himself. By the age of 18, not only was Marcos practicing his talent with hair, he had already developed positive working relationships with several cosmetic companies such as, Clinique, Aveda, Benefit, and MAC Cosmetics. Some of his recent accomplishments includes joining the Hairstyling and Makeup Artist Guild Local 706 as a Network Hairstylist, styling on television commercials, styling on several NFL commercials, infomercials, working personally with media personnel, being backstage at runaway shows and shooting editorial pieces for Miabella Magazine. In July of 2013, he joined FOX as a hairstylist for the newly announced network FOX Sports 1.

When he is not on set, you can find him behind the chair doing what he loves the most, Hair! With a loving clientele, He makes the individual his artistic canvas and unleashes that inner beauty from within and brings it to the surface.Taking the dull and giving it life. When dealing with color, his eyes soar through every hair strand, weaving and painting in multi dimensional tones,taking a vision and suiting it to the individual, turning those dreams into reality. Marcos strives for perfection in all that he creates. Sharing his visions with other, he believes that everyone is beautiful. It is his mission to reveal it!

Marilena Fields

Make-Up Artist

Make-Up Arist Marilena Fields has over 23 years experience as a make-up artist in Beverly Hills. She began her career at Umberto Salon and has worked with many celebrity clients, has been featured in 213 Magazine, has worked on commercials, magazine photo shoots, fashion shoots and has had clients featured in Bridal Magazine. Marilena specializes in eyebrow shaping, tinting, eyelash tinting and facial make-up for all occasions.

Be the best you can be!

Now located at Lukaro Salon, she would love to meet you.

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