A licensed master hairdresser, licensed barber, and PhD holder in hair design with over a decade of professional experience — fueled by a deep passion for education and a special interest in online learning. Meet the educator who founded Hairtuoso Academy.
Our founder brings a rare blend of academic depth and hands-on mastery to every course at Hairtuoso Academy — a PhD holder, licensed hairdresser, and licensed barber whose credentials are matched by real, practical skill.
Her career spans the full breadth of the industry: from working in high-volume salons to styling for musicals, editorial photoshoots, and live hair shows. She has also spent years as a professor of hair design at universities in Korea, shaping the next generation of stylists through structured, academic-level curriculum.
She wrote her doctoral thesis on beauty content in online spaces — a testament to her belief that digital education is key to reaching passionate learners anytime, anywhere.
After years of being a student of beauty herself, in both university programs and private institutions, she saw the need for a course built specifically on foundational principles: a strong base students could later build on with more advanced, complex training.
Hairtuoso Academy was created to give students a clear blueprint from day one, so they could start working and putting food on the table while continuing their hair journey. She understands that chasing a passion still means being able to provide for yourself, and sometimes a family, along the way.
The qualifications and experience behind every lesson at Hairtuoso Academy.
Earned with a 4.5 GPA, combining deep academic research with practical mastery of the craft.
Over a decade of professional experience across salons, editorial, and live performance.
Fewer than 1% of hairdressers in Korea hold this title, earned through years of hands-on experience and a rigorous written and hands-on examination.
Over a decade of barbering expertise, adding versatility and precision to her skill set.
Taught hair design courses at universities in Korea, developing structured curricula for aspiring professionals.
Salons, musicals, hair shows, photoshoots, and education — a career that spans the entire industry.
From the salon floor to the lecture hall — the milestones that shaped Hairtuoso Academy.
Began her professional career in the salon, building foundational skills and a deep understanding of client needs across all hair types and textures.
Added precision barbering to her repertoire, broadening her technical range and ability to teach across disciplines.
Brought her artistry to the stage and studio — styling for musicals, live hair shows, and editorial photoshoots that demanded creativity under pressure.
Achieved the industry's most prestigious credential — a distinction held by fewer than 1% of hairdressers in Korea.
Earned her doctorate with academic distinction while simultaneously teaching at universities in Korea, merging research-level understanding with classroom instruction.
Long before founding Hairtuoso, she wrote her doctoral thesis on beauty content in online spaces — the first seed of her belief that digital education could reach passionate learners anytime, anywhere.
After years of searching for better ways to teach, she created Hairtuoso Academy — a platform built to make hair education simpler, faster, and designed for lifelong learners.
Certified by the most respected names in the global hair industry.
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