About

Professional Hair & Makeup artist working in Japan and overseas for 40 years.
I have been responsible for thousands of commercials, created promotional videos, and worked with various magazines.
I use my T-Method to make skin real and beautiful.
My goal is to create photos that last forever

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TADASHI TAKAHASHI

Professional Hair & Makeup artist working in Japan and overseas for 40 years.

I have been responsible for thousands of commercials, created promotional videos, and worked with various magazines.

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Professional Career

Tmax Co. | 1990 – Present – Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Tmax Salon | 2005 – Present – Founder & Hair Stylist

Tmax Academy | 2018 – Present – Founder & Global Artistic Director

Shiseido Beauty Academy | April 2018 – Present – Councilor

MAKE UP FOR EVER Paris & Japan | 2016 – Present – Makeup Artist

MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy | 2017 – Present – Global Recruiter

Education

Shiseido Beauty Academy | 1982 – 1983

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Cosmetologist License : Obtained in August 1983

MAKE UP FOR EVER TV&CINEMA Academy, Paris | Feb 2015 – Oct 2015

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Completed Four Specialized Courses at la Cite du Cinema :
・Airbrush Makeup for High-Definition Shooting (AirBrush for TV&CINEMA)
・Face and Body Painting
・Dental Prosthetics
・Facial Prosthetics

Affiliation

Professional Beauty Association | July 2023 – Present

The Powder Group | March 2023 – Present

Japan Beauty Method Association | 2018 - Present

Skills

  • Hair & Make-up
  • Facial & Dental Prosthesis
  • Face & Body Painting
  • Japanese Traditional White Make-up
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Hair & Makeup: Extensive experience in creating transformative looks, from everyday styles to bold, avant-garde expressions. Expert in understanding and accentuating individual features.

Airbrush Makeup: Mastery in airbrush techniques for flawless, long-lasting finishes. Particularly effective for bridal, fashion, and high-definition work.

Facial & Dental Prosthesis: Skilled in creating custom prosthetic pieces for special effects, film, and theatrical applications, enhancing realism in character design.

Face & Body Painting: Proficient in a variety of painting techniques, from artistic body designs to intricate facial artistry, ideal for performances, events, and photo shoots.

Japanese Traditional White Makeup: Specialized knowledge of traditional Japanese techniques such as Shiro-nuri and other ceremonial makeup forms, blending cultural heritage with modern artistry.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Paris Pro Makeup Artist
  • Cosmetologist License in Japan
  • Color Coordination in Japan
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Paris Professional Makeup Artist: MAKE UP FOR EVER certified in advanced make up techniques for editorial, runway, and bridal.

Cosmetologist License in Japan: Japanese licenses for cutting, coloring, styling and make up to suit individual needs.

Color Coordination in Japan: Japan Fashion Education Promotion Association (JFEP) certified as an expert in color theory and fashion looks.

Brief Activity History

1982

Graduation from Shiseido Beauty Academy


1990

Tmax Co. established

Work Examples

  • Commercials
  • Promotional videos
  • Magazines
  • Photo books


2005

2010

Tmax Salon opened

– For a preparation area for actors, actresses, musicians, and models before shooting
Now also offers haircuts

CLIO Gold award, One Show Gold,
WPPED CREAM – Advertising and Cannes Lion Bronze
Esthe Wam “Beauty Bowling” Created by Ogilvy & Mather Japan


2015

MAKE UP FOR EVER TV&CINEMA Academy

Completion of the program for
“ Airbrush makeup and Special makeup for high-definition Super Hi-Vision shooting

エアブラシメイクアップの仕上がり / Airbrush makeup finish
AirBrush for TV&Cinema at la cite du Cinema

2017

Development of the “T-method™”

– making foundation on the spot to match one’s skin tone


Acquiring Global Recruiter certification

  • from the MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy in Paris

2018

Tmax Academy established

– Appointed as Global Artistic Director of Tmax Academy



2019

Special exhibition of airbrush makeup (16K AirBrush Make-up with T-Method™) at Shiseido


Special class about Japanese traditional makeup Kumatori (Fujima style) at Komaba Elementary School in Tokyo


Lectures for photographers


2020

Special lecture on airbrush makeup
at the Kose Beauty Academy


2021

My YouTube video titled ‘[White Makeup]’ drew a lot of attention

2022


Silver Award at the International photo contest “Cosmos Award 2022”

Photo by Nagayuki Kojima

ヘアメイク作品:ファッション撮影のモデル / Hair and makeup for fashion photography

2024

The Powder Group featured my work

2025

1st Place in the Classic Portrait (non-composite) category at the Australian Photographic Prize.

This piece was made to honor Vincent van Gogh.
It shows the pain of being alone and how fear and unkindness can cause that.
Thank you to the model who sat still for three hours, and to photographer Mr. Kojima, who made this vision real.

Photo by Nagayuki Kojima

ヘアメイク作品:ファッション撮影のモデル / Hair and makeup for fashion photography

The Powder Group

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