Beginning his hair styling career in 2003 and attending Shiseido Academy Beauty & Fashion in 2009. Tsuyoshi Harada moved to New York in 2010 to work and expand his career in the fashion industry as a hairstylist. While working as a salon manager and hairstylist at Salon87, Tsuyoshi continues to freelance working with the biggest names in the industry. Such as Givenchy, Gucci, Tory Burch, Vogue, WWD, W Magazine and Interview Magazine to name a few. He also has worked in Milan, Paris and New York Fashion Week.

Yohey Nakatsuka began his freelance career as a hairstylist in New York City in 2004. During his 17 years as a freelance hairstylist he has worked on editorials with renowned names such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, V magazine, V Man, W, ELLE, Marie Claire, Schon Magazine, Dazed&Confused, Flair Magazine and New York Magazine.
Yohey has also worked and attended fashion week with Eugene Souleiman and Kamo for the past 13 years in New York, London, Milan and Paris.

Izumi Sato is a highly experienced professional hairstylist with a career spanning over 20 years. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the most renowned names in the beauty and fashion industry. In 2008, Izumi relocated to Tokyo to further expand her career in the city’s thriving fashion industry, where she honed her craft and gained invaluable experience. Currently based in New York, Izumi continues to showcase her exceptional skills and expertise in hairstyling, consistently delivering outstanding results for her clients. Her commitment to excellence and passion for innovation have earned her a reputation as a highly sought-after hairstylist in the industry.

Chika Nishiyama is a highly skilled and accomplished hairstylist with 18 years of experience in the beauty and fashion industry. She has collaborated with numerous high-profile names such as Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, V Magazine, InStyle, Numero, Nike, New Balance, Converse, CFGNY, and many others.Chika’s unique style and creativity have earned her many accolades, including placing first in the haircut category at the 2010 Shiseido Beauty Salon Technical Contest and again in 2012 at the Japan Hair Design Association Contest. Her exceptional skills and artistry have also been recognized by many other awards and nominations.

Currently, Chika is based in New York, where she is expanding her imaginative style and expertise as a hairstylist in the fashion industry. With her passion for innovation and her exceptional talent, Chika continues to impress and inspire her clients and peers alike.

Yu Nakata Beginning career 23 years ago. Yu has won numerous awards including, Japan Hairdressing Award as Rising Star of The Year 2010. Moving to Paris and started working for Paris Fashion Week in 2010. Currently based in New York. working for top designers and travelling around the world working Fashion Week. As well as editorials for Vogue (India), i-D Italy, Harper’s Bazaar, Nylon Magazine, Elle Magazine (China, Kazakhstan Edition), Elle Girl Japan, Flaunt Magazine and more.

Kyoto raised hairstylist Miwako Urasugi first began her career in Kyoto and later moved to Tokyo, Japan to expand her hairstyling career. She began working at the notable hair salon PEEK-A-BOO located in Shibuya, Tokyo. Working under Fumio Kawashima. With her soft and skilled techniques she began teaching beauty college students in Osaka. She has attended several international shows in cities such as Amsterdam and Shanghai. She later moved to New York in 2019 to continue her styling career. Miwako is currently expanding her imaginative style as a hairstylist in the fashion industry in New York.
She has worked with clients such as i-D, ELLE, Thinx-Inc, Nike, Youtube, NHK and TBS tv. She also has worked in Paris and New York Fashion Week.
Miwako has over 16 years experience as a hairstylist.

Megumi, born and raised in Japan, began her hairstylist journey in Japan for eight years until she came to New York in June 2013. She has been working in Manhattan downtown since then. Her expertise is in natural highlights, haircuts, multiple skilled colorings, and relaxation head spa. Megumi is a winner of Japan’s National Highlight Competition and received numerous other awards. She also worked as an instructor for highlights for three years as well. At the same time, she had experience taking special cutting lessons in London. After winning the highlights competition, the company took her to Paris for training and photo shooting experience.

Jeen (they/them) queer non binary hairstylist with 16 years of hair styling experience in Tokyo, Japan. Living in New York for 4 years working as a hairstylist. Jeen is looking to expand to their experience with freelance work in the fashion industry. Their expertise is in edgy fashionable layered looks and perms.

Yumi Kaizuka born and raised in Osaka, Japan later moved to New York in 2006 working as a makeup artist on photo shoots for various photographers and fashion weeks in New York City. With over 14 years of experience in the fashion industry as a makeup artist she has worked with major actors such as Ewan McGregor and Kellan Lutz.
In 2020 Yumi received her master Barber license, having trained under Hiro Watase.
Yumi is also a specialist for Japanese pressure point Head spa.

With 18 years of experience in Tokyo and Saitama under her belt, Aya has received numerous accolades and industry awards (SHISEIDO, JHA, Arimino) in Japan. Always patient, Aya will treat your hair with the care and attention it deserves.

He has 20 years of experience as a hairdresser in Japan. In 2015, he opened a beauty salon. Taking advantage of his experience, he decided to work in NY. He has won numerous awards and was also in charge of hair and fashion magazines nationally, and globally.He has 20 years of experience as a hairdresser in Japan. In 2015, he opened a beauty salon. Taking advantage of his experience, he decided to work in NY. He has won numerous awards and was also in charge of hair and fashion magazines nationally, and globally.

Akane Kimura
1987-10-1
Born in Mie, Japan

After graduating from a vocational school in 2008, she worked at one of the best salons in Tokai for 15 years until 2022.

During that time, she participated vigorously in contests and hair shows, many of which she won.

In 2013, she won the third place bronze prize in the ‘Updo Contest’ held in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of L’Oreal Japan out of 2,200 entrants after many elimination rounds, and won the third place bronze prize in the National L’Oreal contest at the young age of 23 on a stage in front of thousands of supporters at Maihama Amphitheater.

In 2014, she participated in a solo hair show at the historic National Noh Theater as a representative of ASCH Salon, the youngest among the participants.

In 2018, she gave a solo seminar on salon work sales and on representing active female hairdressers.

She was promoted to top hair stylist and salon manager at ASCH Salon in 2019.

Utilizing her natural communication skills, she trained and provided mental care to 150 staff members.

Her commitment to connecting with people is not limited to her own salon, utilizing her wide range of community she has received offers from various fields.
She has also taught newcomer education curriculum and conducted technical seminars at other salons,
her specialty being updo technology.
She has had a large number of students at beauty schools and is an instructor of Japanese hair techniques and the most traditional Japanese hairstyles (NIhongami) which is considered to be the most difficult technique for hairdressers.

It is no exaggeration to say that she has created the most coming of age ceremony traditional hairstyles in Nagoya.

In the 2020 NHDK Photo Contest she was the grand prize winner.

Mai Sakamoto started her career as a hair stylist in Osaka, Japan in 2010. At age 23, she won 1st place in a hair contest in western Japan. At 28, she won Japan’s biggest hair contest at Nippon Budokan—held in front of more than 10,000 spectators. Mai won the grand prix in 2017 and the bronze medal in 2018. She has since been voted one of Japan’s top 50 hair stylists and her unique style has been featured in industry magazines. She also appeared backstage at Paris Fashion Week in 2017 and 2018. She has held numerous hair seminars and was the manager of her salon for many years. With her exceptional skill and her artistry, she is now active in New York.