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.
Latest News
Featured in BEAUTY BY TADASHI TAKAHASHI – ON MAKEUP MAGAZINE (FALL 2025)
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 – Professional 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
・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
- Airbrush 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 Professional Make-up 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, OneShow 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 in Paris
Completion of the program for
“ Airbrush makeup and Special makeup for high-definition Super Hi-Vision shooting
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 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
2024
The Powder Group featured my work
2025
1st Place in the Classic Portrait (non-composite) category at the Australian Photographic Prize (APP)
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
Tadashi Takahashi 