Size：23.7×29.7ｍｍ
Pages：162
All pages in Japanese

The Definitive Hair Photography Collection for Hair Professionals

hair

A Photography Collection by Yusuke Matsuyama

hair is the first photography collection by Yusuke Matsuyama, the acclaimed photographer who achieved three consecutive Grand Prix victories at the Japan Hairdressing Awards (JHA), one of the beauty industry's most prestigious photography competitions.

This volume features 62 outstanding works, including Grand Prix-winning images and other award-winning photographs, alongside previously unpublished works and newly created exclusive photographs.

Also included are detailed commentary pages analyzing Matsuyama's photographic techniques—from lighting and composition to the creative process behind each image.

Every photograph is accompanied by illustrations and in-depth explanations, offering readers a unique opportunity to understand how these award-winning images were created.

Featured Hair Designers

Double – Koji Yamashita, Takashi Nemoto
HEARTS – Masahiro Takada, Shintaro Ishihara, Yukiko Era, Emi Matsuyama
Rougy – Kenichi Uehara, Masayoshi Kunimori
LILI – Shinji Miyoshi, Mariko Yamamoto
THE REMMY – Ryuji Ueda
Rie Iseki
KAFKA – Takahiro Shobu
MINX – Takao Okamura
SHISEIDO – Ikuko Shindo
LECO – Soichiro Uchida
JENO – Masaki Horie
kakimoto arms – Tomohiro Kobayashi
VeLO – Naoyasu Toba
vetica – Takao Takagi
ELENA – Masaki Takahashi
Tsuta – Mitsuo Kurosu
Praha – Hidenobu Okawa
AND THE BRICKS – Ayako Noguchi
otope – Sayaka Ura
MuNI – Fukumitsu Mori
D.C.T. – Hiroki Matsuki
PEEK-A-BOO – Tatsuma Fukui
siika – Mari Sato
bianca – HITOMI

Learn from Award-Winning Photography

This book presents an extensive collection of Yusuke Matsuyama's award-winning works from the Japan Hairdressing Awards (JHA) and other major hair photography competitions.

Discover what defines outstanding contemporary hair photography and gain valuable insights into the techniques behind successful competition images, including lighting, composition, and visual storytelling. Whether you're a hairstylist, photographer, or creative professional, this book serves as both an inspiring portfolio and an essential educational resource.