Introduction to Shunji Matsuo

Shunji Matsuo Hair Studio Mid Valley Kuala Lumpur was established in 2002 by celebrity hairstylist, Shunji Matsuo. Shunji brings with him more than 20 years of international hairstyling experience gained from working in the major fashion capitals of New York, London and Tokyo.

Born in Kobe, Japan, Shunji began his career in Osaka after graduating from the "Yamano Beauty School" where he worked for an exclusive membership salon called "Rosemary". At the age of 21, Shunji was already the partner of a salon in Kobe. His career in New York started with Suga, as assistant to Suga Yusuke, the renowned celebrity Japanese hairstylist of the 70's and 80's.

During the course of his ten years there, Shunji built up an impressive portfolio of prestigious clients and celebrities amongst whom included Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Uma Thurman and Michell. As leading stylist with Suga, Shunji has also worked very closely with Richard Avedon top fashion photographer for supermodel and TV celebrities. Shunji 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. 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. Shunji's hair 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.

Shunji Matsuo Hair Studio Midvalley currently has a team of 9, 2 Directors, 2 Senior Stylists and 5 Stylists.

Shunji also recently published a book, Mane Man The Life and Styles of Shunji Matsuo in late 2008 in celebrating 40 years of hairdressing