ABOUT

2000 Yu Nakata began styling career in Hokkaido, Japan.

2008 Began to freelance and expanded to hairstyling for fashion photography.

2010 Lived in Paris and worked as a freelance hairstylist.

2011 Returned to Japan. Since then, Yu has built a large base and continued her freelance styling work around the world.

2017 Moved to NY.

Award

2014: Hokkaido Designers Congress, Grand Prix Award
2013: Hokkaido Designers Congress, Kaminobunkasha Award
2012: Japan Hairdressing Award, Newcomer of the Year 2012 Nomination

2010: Japan Hairdressing Award, Rising Star of the Year 2010 Award 2009: Japan Hairdressing Award, Area Stylist of the Year