Makoto Iwaya
GLOBAL EDUCATOR
Makoto Iwaya built his entire career on one decision: to master colour, and nothing else.
| No dilution.
| No distraction.
| No compromise.
For more than two decades, between Tokyo and Amsterdam, he has dedicated himself to exploring the limits of colour through repetition, experimentation, discipline, and absolute precision.
Today, Makoto is internationally recognised as one of the industry’s most respected colour specialists, known for work that continually challenges expectations and expands what colour can become.
| Based in the Netherlands.
| Available to travel Internationally.
| Speaks English and Japanese.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
How WE CAN WORK TOGETHER
CREATIVE GALLERY
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MAKOTO IN ACTION
ABOUT MAKOTO
CREATIVE PHILOSOPHY
Makoto is not simply a technician. He is an interpreter of colour.
His work is precise, intentional, and often pushes colour into territory where the line between possible and impossible begins to blur.
| He doesn’t follow trends.
| He expands them.
Driven by curiosity and experimentation, his work challenges conventional thinking and invites hairdressers to see colour through a completely different lens.
Because vision changes everything.
EDUCATION APPROACH
As an educator, Makoto’s sessions are focused, direct, and mentally stimulating.
He challenges not only technique, but perception. How you see. How you think. How far you are willing to go.
His education is built on a simple principle: true creativity is only possible when it is supported by mastery.
Experimentation without discipline is chaos.
Discipline without experimentation is limitation.l careers on their own terms.
GLOBAL HAIR COLLECTIVE
Within the Global Hair Collective, Makoto serves as Head of Experimental Colour, leading the development of one of the Collective’s most progressive and innovative educational disciplines.
Available internationally for seminars, education programs, creative projects, and industry events, he brings a unique perspective that combines technical mastery with fearless experimentation.
His role is to help push the boundaries of colour education while inspiring professionals to think beyond what they already know.
WHY BOOK MAKOTO IWAYA
| Because boundaries are meant to be redefined.
| Because vision changes everything.
| Because once you see differently, you can’t go back.