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Davis Feliz
Owner & Creative Director

Davis Feliz is the Owner and Creative Director of Davis Feliz Salon. He has had over twenty-five years of experience in the hair industry, including fifteen years of working with high-end and celebrity clientele in New York City and Greenwich. 

Davis grew up in the Dominican Republic with dreams of playing baseball. After being recruited for a Minor League team, he suffered an injury. While it was devastating at the time, Davis discovered his passion for and great talent in cutting hair. He started his hair career as a barber at Astor Place in downtown Manhattan. He worked there for several years until he was recruited by Frederic Fekkai to join their team at the Flagship 5th Avenue location. He expanded his repertoire to women’s hair styling there, training under the best hairstylists in the world. From there, he has represented such brands as Elizabeth Arden Red Door as well as Julien Farel. 

Now, Davis is ready to start a new legacy with Davis Feliz Salon. His passion for education, continued growth, and precision cutting along with his outstanding service and relationships with his guests demonstrate his continued success in this industry. 

Davis focuses on each guest and meets their individual needs from haircare to finding the perfect style to complement their lifestyles, face shapes and hair textures. His specialty is a sophisticated look with modern elements to keep each cut fresh and unique. While he enjoys working on all lengths of hair, his favorite styles to create are bobs and pixies.

Dawn Rossi
Dawn Rossi
Stylist

Dawn is a Stylist at Davis Feliz Salon. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked and trained with elite leaders in the hair industry across the US, from Los Angeles to New York City, including Jose Eber, Vidal Sassoon LA, Redken, and Jingles NYC. Dawn is known for her exceptional skill, precision and passion for making every client look and feel their best. From short and edgy, to long and bouncy, she has the unique ability to incorporate modern trends into everyday styles. Her goal is to exceed expectations and customize each style to the guest’s hair goals while embracing lifestyle demands and hair-type. She believes that connection and communication with each guest is the foundation for achieving success and impeccable finishes.

Kristina Passafaro
Kristina Passafaro
Stylist

Kristina is a Stylist at Davis Feliz Salon.  As former salon owner in nearby Bronxville, N.Y., Kristina joins us with more than 15 years of professional experience.  Her specialities include gorgeous blowouts, up-do’s, extensions and smoothing treatments. Kristina’s enthusiastic personality, masterful techniques, and dedication to professional development has made her a stand-out among salon guests. She has a keen eye for shapes and styles, and understands the unique needs of various hair textures and types.

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Jeannie Kieran
Colorist

Jeannie is a Colorist at the Davis Feliz Salon. Her career spans 24 years and includes many prestigious New York salons, including the José Eber Salon and The Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon and Spa. Jeannie is a former hair color educator at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon, where she spent many years honing her craft and sharing the love of color with guests and team members. She has the knowledge and expertise along with the passion to create genuinely unique and gorgeous looks for each guest and their individual style. Her passion for perfectly natural-looking, yet dramatic color is never outweighed for maintaining the health and integrity of the hair.  Jeannie’s specialties include redheads and blonding techniques.

Sandy Manzano
Sandy Manzano
Colorist

Sandy Manzano began her professional journey in the beauty industry after graduating from cosmetology school in 2022, starting her career as an assistant and quickly graduating to a hairstylist in the Westchester area. Her passion for hair color and ambitious growth led her to Davis Feliz Salon, where she has successfully completed our in-house education program and now continues to advance her expertise through ongoing specialized color training. Known for her warm demeanor and exceptional communication, Sandy genuinely enjoys connecting with her guests and guiding them toward the color, application style, products and rituals that best support the health and beauty of their hair. Her dedication to craft, professionalism, and commitment to growth have earned her a well-deserved position within our salon team. Sandy embodies the elevated standard of care and artistry that defines Davis Feliz Salon.

Chloe Lauren Fodera
Chloe Lauren Fodera
Special Guest Artist: Colorist

Chloe is a Special Guest Colorist and Lead Color Educator at Davis Feliz Salon.  A former Texan, Chloe moved to NYC in 2006, launching her career at the esteemed Frederic Fekkai salon on 5th Avenue, where she rose quickly from the ranks of assistant to color educator.  During her 14-year tenure at Frederick Fekkai, Chloe specialized in corrective and creative color, lush extensions and smoothing, keratin-based treatments.  She later joined the team at Park Avenue’s Julien Farel Restore Salon & Spa, where she maintains a presence, dividing her time between the NYC salon and the Davis Feliz Salon in Greenwich. Chloe’s warm personality and commitment to excellence has earned her the loyalty of clients throughout Manhattan and the Sound Shore communities. Chloe lives in Garden City, N.Y., with her two sons, and loves traveling and enjoying good food and music when she’s not practicing her craft.