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By Nao Yoshikawa

Jamielynn De Leon: The Global Style Visionary Connecting Brooklyn To Osaka

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Have you ever met someone who doesn't just follow trends but creates them? Let me introduce you to Jamielynn De Leon—a celebrity hairstylist turned beauty industry innovator who's redefining the art of hairstyling and salon entrepreneurship across continents. If you haven't heard of her yet, trust me, you will soon.

Jamielynn's journey started behind the chair, sculpting masterpieces for high-profile clients in New York before expanding her artistic vision to international runways. Her remarkable talent has taken her from New York to Paris, and notably to Japan, where her work at Osaka Fashion Week with Fashion Week Brooklyn created a stunning fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetic sensibilities.

 

 

"Fashion weeks around the world each have their own distinct energy and this is what keeps me current on today's trends," Jamielynn explains with the quiet confidence of someone well-versed in global beauty languages. "What made Osaka so special was the opportunity to work with Fashion Week Brooklyn's team, bringing their bold creativity into conversation with Japan's precision and attention to detail. That intersection created something truly magical."

While her flagship Rogue House Salon in New York serves as her primary creative hub, her artistic influence has crossed oceans, making a particularly memorable impact during her collaboration with Fashion Week Brooklyn at Osaka Fashion Week. She doesn't just style hair; she curates cultural conversations through beauty, blending art and technique with an effortless touch that resonates with Japanese and American audiences alike.

 

What truly sets Jamielynn apart is her commitment to mentoring and elevating others in the industry, bringing a global perspective to beauty entrepreneurs worldwide.

"The beauty industry is transforming globally, and salon owners everywhere need to adapt," Jamielynn"The beauty industry is transforming globally, and salon owners everywhere need to adapt," Jamielynn"The beauty industry is transforming globally, and salon owners everywhere need to adapt," Jamielynn shares, exuding the kind of wisdom only international experience can bring. "We're no longer just hairstylists—we're educators, entrepreneurs, and brand builders. That's why I created Diary of a Salon Owner." "We're no longer just hairstylists—we're educators, entrepreneurs, and brand builders. That's why I created Diary of a Salon Owner."

This revolutionary platform—one of her most impactful innovations—is an exclusive coaching program designed to help salon owners worldwide scale their businesses without burning out. "Too many artists struggle with managing bookings, growing a team, and keeping up with digital trends. I wanted to change that," she explains. And change it she did. Through personalized mentorship and digital courses, Jamielynn is giving beauty professionals the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.

 

 

Her revolutionary "Ditch the Front Desk" methodology has particular relevance for Japanese salon owners, known for their commitment to exceptional service but often overwhelmed by administrative demands. Through Salon Receptionist, her virtual receptionist service, she provides salon owners with systems that free them from administrative burdens while enhancing the client experience—a perfect complement to Japan's renowned hospitality culture.

As Executive Hair Director for prestigious events including New York Fashion Week, Jamielynn brings a truly global perspective to her craft. Her runway editorial firm, House of Annex, creates opportunities for emerging stylists to build high-fashion portfolios and gain invaluable international experience—including coveted opportunities at global fashion weeks.

 

 

The business world has recognized her innovative vision with features in Forbes, Business Insider, and The Today Show. Entrepreneur Herald celebrated her contributions by naming her among their prestigious "40 Under 40" honorees.

As Jamielynn continues her journey between international fashion capitals, her influence on the global beauty landscape only grows stronger. With each masterpiece she creates and each entrepreneur she mentors, she reinforces her status as a true style visionary whose impact transcends borders—a creative force whose collaboration between Fashion Week Brooklyn and Osaka Fashion Week exemplifies her unique ability to create beauty that speaks to diverse cultures while maintaining its distinctive voice.

 

Credits:

Stylist: Rahel Tadesse @stylebyrahel1

Designer: @rpnewyork

Photo Credit (c): Trudy Giordano / @trudy.gio

Stylist: Rahel Tadesse @stylebyrahel1

Hair: @Khrystyna Dyakiv tina_hairstylist_nyc

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