The Shiseido Beauty Creation Center has been providing hair and makeup support for "Fashion Cantata from KYOTO" since 2010. This year's event was held at the Kyoto Theater on June 13, 2026, and our team participated once again.
This article reports on the Y's segment, featuring hair styling by Hirofumi Kera and makeup by Ai Nieda.
Show&Event
Fashion Cantata from KYOTO 2026 Report
Hirofumi Kera led the hair and Ai Nieda led the makeup as chief artists for Y's.
- Hirofumi Kera
- Ai Nieda
Fashion Cantata from KYOTO 2026 “DESIRE”
Hair & Makeup Features
While bringing out each model’s individual personality, the hair was styled into a sharp, straight down-look with a center part. Tucking the hair behind the ears to clearly expose the jawline created a strong, sharp, and powerful portrait of femininity.
Hair by Hirofumi Kera
The makeup was designed around the concept of "elegant wildness."
While honoring the natural texture of the skin, faux freckles were added to select models, and bold, brushed-up brows were crafted to introduce a wild edge. The look remained refined and understated, delivering a perfectly balanced, sophisticated finish without feeling overdone.
Makeup by Ai Nieda
計良 宏文 Hirofumi Kera
SHISEIDO CHIEF HAIR&MAKEUP DIRECTOR
An artist who is constantly receiving offers from many top creators for his rich expressive ability and overwhelming level of perfection. The first hair&makeup artist to hold a solo exhibition at a public museum in Japan for his activities that revolutionize the concept of hair and makeup.
贄田 愛 Ai Nieda
SHISEIDO HAIR&MAKEUP ARTIST
Draws on trends to create makeup, ranging from natural styling to bold runway looks