When co-founders Yuka Ito (Brazilian-Japanese) and Lorenzo Comparelli (Italian) first met in June 2001, they immediately knew they shared the same vision and passion for hairdressing.

They first met at Toni and Guy in 2001 where they became part of the Artistic Team.

They continuously nurtured and shared their passion towards hairdressing by teaching courses at the T&G Academy, presenting seminars, participating in hair shows but also by keeping a strong and loyal clientele in the salon.

Yuka and Lorenzo with their unlimited desire to learn and advance challenged each other’s limits and their visions emerged even stronger. Their ultimate aim was a hair salon where their distinctive style would have a place of its own.

In March 2005 this dream began to materialise. The perfect location for their inspired individualism was of course the creative hot spot – Shoreditch.

Yuka and Lorenzo both believe that the most worthy dreams are those that have been worked hard for.  And their dream was no exception… Kaizo hair salon opened its doors on 26th of June 2006.

The name “Kaizo” is an amalgam of Yuka and Lorenzo’s name and in Japanese it means to customise or transform.

At Kaizo, people always come first whether that’s their clientele or their staff. They have created a hair salon with that exudes warmth, professionalism and above all style.

But this is just the beginning, Yuka and Lorenzo are confident that Kaizo will continue to transform and provide exciting hair experiences for years to come.

When co-founders Yuka Ito (Brazilian-Japanese) and Lorenzo Comparelli (Italian) first met in June 2001, they immediately knew they shared the same vision and passion for hairdressing.

They first met at Toni and Guy in 2001 where they became part of the Artistic Team.

They continuously nurtured and shared their passion towards hairdressing by teaching courses at the T&G Academy, presenting seminars, participating in hair shows but also by keeping a strong and loyal clientele in the salon.

Yuka and Lorenzo with their unlimited desire to learn and advance challenged each other’s limits and their visions emerged even stronger. Their ultimate aim was a hair salon where their distinctive style would have a place of its own.

In March 2005 this dream began to materialise. The perfect location for their inspired individualism was of course the creative hot spot – Shoreditch.

Yuka and Lorenzo both believe that the most worthy dreams are those that have been worked hard for.  And their dream was no exception… Kaizo hair salon opened its doors on 26th of June 2006.

The name “Kaizo” is an amalgam of Yuka and Lorenzo’s name and in Japanese it means to customise or transform.

At Kaizo, people always come first whether that’s their clientele or their staff. They have created a hair salon with that exudes warmth, professionalism and above all style.

But this is just the beginning, Yuka and Lorenzo are confident that Kaizo will continue to transform and provide exciting hair experiences for years to come.

Lorenzo's Profile

Lorenzo Comparelli
(Creative Head and co-founder of Kaizo)

Known as a perfectionist his first believe is that the finest details are what make the difference between a good work and a great one.

Worked in all areas of hairdressing from colour to cutting and styling, and He has been a successful manager, educator, and session stylist throughout his 17 years career in hairdressing.

In 1996 moved to London, joined Toni & Guy in 2000 and became a member of its educational team.

Trained over thousand hairdressers at all levels in UK and abroad, and worked with many major designers at the London fashion week.

He has a passion for editorial photo shoots, and teaching hairdressing, however having grown up in salons since the age of fifteen, feels home when working on the salon floor.

Innovation and creativity are second nature. Believes that clients deserve nothing less than the best service and product available on the market.

Yuka's Profile

Yuka Ito
(Image Director and co-founder of Kaizo)

Enthusiastic curiosity towards life and people has driven her since her early age.

Working with people has been one of her greatest passions. Her career started in Brazil-Sao Paulo (her home town) in 1994. As member of Artistic Team, traveled the country and also managed a busy salon at the age of 22.

Joined Toni and Guy London in 2000 and became member of Toni and Guy Artistic Team is 2003.

Like Lorenzo, educated over thousand hairdressers from all over the world, from beginner level to advance inspirational level. Took part in London fashion Weeks, shows at Royal Albert Hall / Excel Exhibition Center.

All the above, still keeping a loyal clientele at Toni and Guy Wimbledon salon.

As Art Director was responsible for the quality of services in the company, from customer services to technical skills.

“A great hairdresser is measured by the satisfaction of his customers. A great Salon is measured by the potential of its Team.

Kaizo is the fruit of my desire to create conditions where the team would grow to its full potential and offer customers an absolutely amazing experience.”