AKIRA YAMADA / Hair stylist

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 Akira Yamada is an international hair stylist based in Amsterdam, bringing the artistry of Paris, Milan, London and New York fashion weeks to the salon chair. With 19 years of experience, he specialises in modern cuts, colour and authentic Japanese hair straightening.

His work spans major fashion houses, runway shows, and editorial shoots for magazines such as Vogue, GQ, WWD and more, as well as styling for international celebrities. At Akira Hair AMS, you can experience runway-level technique in a relaxed, intimate setting.

 Akira Yamada is an international hair stylist whose career began in Japan.

He trained in top salons across Tokyo, London, and New York, and served as an art director at SHAKE Hair Salon in Saitama.

While in London, he pursued session styling for photoshoots and runway shows, assisting world-renowned hair artist Angelo Seminara (Streeters)—an experience that shaped his technical precision and creative approach.

In 2018, Akira moved to New York, where he styled numerous celebrities including
Sam Smith, Snail Mail, Lucy Dacus, Grace VanderWaal, Parquet Courts, and Daisy Lowe.

He relocated to Amsterdam in 2022, joining Rob Peetoom Elandsgracht as a Top Stylist before becoming fully independent. He now works at Kenvo Studio in Jordaan while continuing his international work.

Akira regularly styles hair for fashion shoots and runway shows, including Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, and Haute Couture presentations.

Awards & Recognition:
🏆 Hoyu Hair Color Contest – America
🏆 WWD JAPAN – Top 45 Hair Stylists

🌍 Magazines & Editorial Work

Akira has contributed to some of the most influential fashion and culture publications worldwide, including:

Vogue Taiwan, Elle Indonesia, GQ UK, GQ Middle East, GQ Japan, WWD Japan, PAPER, Glamour Hungary, Arena Homme+ Korea, CLASH, Rollercoaster, Cosmopolitan Serbia, Marie Claire, CRACK, Fucking Young, FAULT, Notion, and Nylon Japan & Mexico.

His work spans high-end editorial, commercial fashion, independent culture magazines, and international advertising.

⭐ Celebrities Styled

Akira has styled a wide range of international artists, actors, and performers, including:

Daisy Lowe, Daniela Peštová, Grace VanderWaal, Sam Smith, Snail Mail, Far East Movement, Hannelore Knuts, Lucy Dacus, and more.

His celebrity styling reflects versatility across music, fashion, and entertainment.

👠 Runway Shows & Fashion Week Involvement

Akira has worked backstage for some of the world’s most iconic fashion houses, contributing to runway shows across:

Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Dries Van Noten, Escada, Jil Sander, Junya Watanabe, JW Anderson, Kenzo, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Maison Martin Margiela, Missoni, Moschino, Paul Smith, Prabal Gurung, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Valentino, Valentino Haute Couture, Versace, Victoria’s Secret, Yohji Yamamoto, Y-3, and Zegna Homme.

He continues to work across major fashion capitals including Paris, Milan, London, and New York, with experience in both Ready-to-Wear and Haute Couture.