Takamichi Saeki, born and raised in Tokyo, moved to New York at 18 to pursue his own creative path. He began by working at the ISE Cultural Foundation and later ran his own conceptual art gallery. In the '90s he transitioned from the art world to hair design, joining Siren in NoLIta. There, he quickly gained a loyal following for his unique blend of artistic sensibility and precision in haircuts.
In 1999, Takamichi opened Takamichi Hair, a salon where he seamlessly fused art and hair design. Continuing to expand his influence, Takamichi opened the Takamichi Beauty Room in 2019, a boutique near Gramercy Park, designed as a "cabinet of curiosities" filled with handpicked beauty products, ceramics, and Japanese goods—reflecting his love for blending beauty and craftsmanship.
The Takamichi Collection, a luxury line of hair and body products in collaboration with Nine Orchard Hotel, pushes his aesthetic into the realms of scent and design. As Takamichi continues to evolve, each new venture adds another layer to his ever-expanding creative legacy.
