Taeko Inoue

 Taeko Inoue began her career as a hairstylist in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. In the early stages of her career, she studied the philosophy of “Total Beauty” under Shu Uemura, one of Japan’s most renowned hair and makeup artists. His belief that “the pursuit of beauty is the maintenance of health” had a profound influence on her approach to beauty. During this period, she received numerous awards in competitions organized by Shu Uemura’s company.

Guided by this philosophy of “beauty and health,” Taeko moved to New York, where she further developed her own vision of “Total Beauty,” focusing on bringing out each individual’s natural beauty while honoring their unique qualities.

For many years, she worked at the French salon Privé, located was inside the Soho Grand Hotel, where she refined her distinctive hairstyling techniques influenced by European fashion and beauty aesthetics. She also worked behind the scenes at fashion shows and editorial photo shoots, further expanding her artistic perspective.

Through changes in her own body and various life experiences, Taeko returned to the foundations of Eastern medicine and holistic principles that she had learned in Japan. In the process, she became aware of the deep connection between scalp health, blood circulation, muscle tension, and facial expression. She was particularly fascinated by the profound relaxation and overall wellness benefits offered by Japanese head spa treatments and scalp massage.

Believing that healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp, Taeko deepened her expertise in scalp disorders, hair loss, and the effects of chemicals on the scalp. In 2022, she became a certified trichologist, further strengthening her scientific knowledge and professional expertise in hair and scalp care.

Today, Taeko integrates decades of experience in beauty, wellness, and holistic philosophy to offer a uniquely Japanese approach that combines relaxation, scalp health, and beauty care. Her mission is to support clients in achieving lasting beauty through harmony, well-being, and balance of both mind and body.