Welcome to Coccola Beauty

Meet Elissa

Hi, I’m Elissa, Owner and Lead Stylist for Coccola Beauty.

I have always had a passion for beauty and fashion. My love for avant garde fashion started when I was a young girl watching Fashion Television. I would become completely mesmerized by the over-the-top hair and clothing, the music and the show that was put on. It was like moving art for me and I wanted to be able to create like that.

I studied hair at the Aveda Academy in Toronto and apprenticed and worked as a stylist at one of the top salons in Canada for over 10 years while also being a part of the Aveda Creative Team that travelled.

After so much time spent learning and honing my craft, I finally took the leap I had been dreaming of and started Coccola Beauty after the birth of my daughter. I had always wanted to own my own business but never had the confidence to do it. As soon as I had her, the motivation and drive I needed was there. I wanted to show her that if you have a passion for something and are willing to work hard to get it, you can achieve anything.

I have a split love for both high-fashion and the every day. It is so much fun to create the unique looks for fashion shows and print, but day-to-day in my studio I am passionate about working with my clients to help them look and feel beautiful and be completely in love with the reflection they see in the mirror.

When not working all the beauty things, you’ll rarely find me out on the town (I’m a 90 year old Nonna at heart) but rather at home cooking, reading, doing yoga, meditating or spending time with my family and friends.