Emily Giovinazzo is an award-winning beauty expert, entrepreneur, and the founder of Bella Li Studio, a luxury hair extension and beauty studio in Alexandria, Virginia. Known for her artistry, innovation, and commitment to protecting the natural integrity of the hair. Emily has built a reputation as one of the Washington, D.C. region’s leading experts in luxury hair extensions.

Her work and expertise have earned recognition from Modern Luxury DC, where she has been named a Health & Beauty Expert for three consecutive years, as well as honors including Dynamic Women, Power Players, and Northern Virginia Magazine’s Best Hair Extensions. Emily and her team have also received national industry recognition from Bellami, including the 2024 award for Most Innovative Hair Specialists.

Beyond the salon, Emily is passionate about using her platform to empower women, support her community, and give back to organizations making a meaningful impact. As a business owner, creative, wife, and mother. She understands firsthand the determination, discipline, and heart it takes to balance a growing career with family and community.

Now, Emily is stepping outside of the salon and onto the dance floor for Dancing with the Stars DC. She is excited to challenge herself in an entirely new way while raising awareness and support for a cause close to her heart.

For Emily, this experience is about more than learning to dance, it’s about embracing something new. Showing her children the importance of courage and perseverance and using every step to make a difference.