Saori Kuriyama “Kuri”

She/Her

Director stylist

specialty: Haircutting

Saori Kuriyama (Kuri) has been immersed in the beauty industry since 2008. From the beginning, she’s been captivated by the precision and artistry of Sassoon-inspired haircuts. She spent five years training and working in Tokyo, mastering the Japanese approach to cutting, coloring, straightening, perming, and head spa treatments.

At the heart of her early education was the belief that a hairstyle should reflect a person’s lifestyle, fashion, and music—a philosophy that deeply resonated with her and continues to influence her work today.

Since moving to New York City, Kuri has embraced new techniques and approaches, expanding her expertise by working with a diverse range of hair types, styles, and cultural influences. NYC has inspired her to experiment and evolve, blending her foundational training with the city’s energy and creativity. She’s passionate about lifelong learning and is always exploring new methods to enhance her craft.

Kuri’s signature haircut maintains its shape beautifully between appointments, and her coloring techniques are designed to grow out naturally and gracefully. Every cut and color is customized to your unique features—face shape, head shape, hair texture, cowlicks, and even how you touch and live with your hair.

Kuri believes that beautiful hair brings confidence and joy to everyday life. Her clients often refer to her work simply as “Kuri Magic.”