Founder and Creative Director
Daniel is an award winning Australian Hair Stylist whose work has been featured in national and international magazines, runways as well as TV shows. As a Kevin Murphy Platinum Key Educator, Daniel's talent and passion are evident in all the seminars and classes he runs across London, Singapore and Tokyo.
Hometown: Shanghai, China
Language: Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
Special skills: Short-to-medium length hair, Creative colour
Co-founder
Xena is the Co-Founder of USFIN ATELIER. She is a regular contributor and florist for KINFOLK Magazine China. Having also completed studies in photography and visual merchandising, Xena’s aesthetic has been greatly appreciated by our clients and many lifestyle magazines.
Hometown: Chengdu, China
Language: Chinese, English
Special skills: Violin, Floral design
Store Manager & Master Stylist
Yuta has been with USFIN team over 2 years now, a true versatile hair designer that is capable to design all type of hair styles. Yuta has been appointed as our Store Manager and he is in charge of USFIN’s technical training alongside Daniel. He comes from Tokyo and has previously lived in New York and Toronto. Yuta loves travelling and exploring different cultures around the world.
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Language: English, Japanese
Special skills: Design cut, perm, creative colour
Top Stylist
Koji is our top stylist at USFIN Atelier, Koji has a 6 years hairdressing experience. Koji is from Kyoto, Japan and has been trained under USFIN and is very familiar with USFIN signature style. Through the time he has worked with us, Koji loves creating exciting & fashion forward hair and is developing his own eclectic hair design! His hobbies are creating creative hairstyles and listening to music on his free time.
Hometown: Kyoto, Japan
Language: English, Japanese
Special skills: Design cut, creative colour
Top Stylist
Moeko is one of our amazing stylist in USFIN Atelier. She has been working in the industry for over 6 years and previously work in Tokyo. She’s passionate about cutting bespoke fashion-forward ready to wear hair and colour. Throughout working in USFIN, she has develop her own taste and style in hair design which can be seen in her works. In her free time Moeko loves watching movies and shopping.
Hometown: Kanagawa , Japan
Language: English, Japanese
Special skills: Cut & colour
Stylist
Selena is one of our newest hair stylist to join our team ! She recently came from Tokyo, Japan with a 6 years experience as a hairdresser. She loves listening to music, going to the beach and play tennis in her free time. Please give her a warm welcome when you see her in our Atelier!
Hometown: Kumamoto , Japan
Language: Japanese, English
Special skills: Sleek bob hair cut
Stylist
Issei is one of our lovely and talented stylist at USFIN Atelier, who you’ll be seeing working closely alongside our amazing hairstylists. Issei has 9 years hairdressing experience from Japan. On his free time he loves listening to music and going to the beach.
Hometown: Saitama , Japan
Language: Japanese, English
Special skills: Cut, perm, colour and treatment
Assistant
Fumika joins us as an hair stylist assistant, bringing 2.5 years of hair dressing expertise from the prestigious Shiseido Flagship Salon in Ginza Tokyo. Fumika is passionate about crafting looks that reflect individuality and style.
When she’s not in the salon, she’s immersed in mystery movies or channeling her creativity into designing beautiful postcards. Her dedication to her craft and artistic flair make her an exciting addition to the Usfin Atelier family.
Hometown: Shizuoka, Japan
Language: Japanese, English
Special skills: Cut and Head Spa
Assistant
Lenni is one of our lovely assistant and she is our second year apprentice and is in training to be a hair stylist. Lenni loves to chill at home on her free time watching anime & movies, if she’s not, she’s usually spending time with her family.
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Language: English
Special skills: Styling, Permanent Colour
Assistant
We’re excited to introduce Kim as the newest assistant to join the USFIN family. With 5+ years of experience as a hairstylist in Seoul, Korea, Kim brings a strong foundation of technique, style, and creativity to our team. Outside of the salon, he’s vibing to his favorite R&B tracks or discovering the best hidden food spots around Sydney. Kim’s passion for hair, music, and culture makes him a dynamic and welcome addition to the USFIN crew!
Hometown: Seoul, Korea
Language: English, Korean
Special skills: Colour, Styling, Editorial
Assistant
We’re thrilled to welcome Miu as one of the newest members of the USFIN family! A recent graduate of a two-year beauty program in Tokyo, Japan, Miu brings both skill and fresh perspective to the team. Her passion for creativity extends beyond the salon, in her spare time you’ll find her browsing local thrift shops or immersing herself in the worlds of fashion, art, make up and painting. Please give a warm welcome to Miu when you see her!
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan.
Language: English, Japanese.
Special skills: Colour, Styling, Editorial, Make Up
Front Desk Coordinator
Franchesca steps into the role of front desk coordinator, greeting every client with warmth and efficiency.
A Media and Communications student at Macquarie University, Franchesca balances her studies with her love for creativity and organisation. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active at the gym, mastering rhythm games, and crocheting intricate designs.
As the first person to welcome you to your appointments, Franchesca ensures your Usfin experience starts on a positive note.
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Language: English
Special skills: Rhythm Games
Brand Coordinator
Laura Huynh is a versatile artist based in Sydney, integrating her background in dance and digital design with her role as Brand Coordinator at Usfin Atelier. With a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Design and a Cert IV in Dance, Laura combines her artistic expertise and technical knowledge to enhance Usfin Atelier’s brand presence.
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Language: English, Vietnamese
Special skills: Graphic Design, Street Dance
