Shunji Matsuo was born on July 8th 1950 in Kobe, Japan. He began his career as a top hair stylist in Osaka after graduating from the “Yamano Beauty School” where he worked for an exclusive membership salon called “Rosemary”. His career in New York started as an assistant to Suga Yusuke, the renowned celebrity Japanese hairstylist of the 70’s and 80’s.

Shunji built up an impressive portfolio of prestigious clients and celebrities amongst whom included Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Uma Thuman and Michell.ÊShunji further advanced his career as a freelance stylist in Paris and New York, working extensively with top cosmetic brands Elizabeth Arden, Cover Girl and Clarion.Ê

Shunji’s expertise and reputation as a celebrity stylist has been built on the international fashion circuit, where his creative hairstyles have been featured on the top fashion runways of leading fashion designers Jean Paul Gaultier, Oscar de la Renta, Comme des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto, Donna Karan and Calvin Klein. His creations have also graced the cover and fashion spreads of top US fashion magazines like American Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, New York Magazine and The New York Times.

During his time in New York, Shunji was also the personal hairstylist for fashion guru Donna Karan and supermodel Christie Brinkley. He set up two popular midtown salons Salon 3757 and Solon Ziba before moving back to Asia.ÊShunji Matsuo has developed two different salon lines, Shunji Matsuo Hair Studio and ICON by Shunji Matsuo, as well as Shunji Matsuo Hair Academy- a training institute providing professional hairdressing courses.