Tomoko Shima, the proprietress of her eponymous downtown and uptown salons, honed her styling skills in Tokyo and Osaka before packing up her scissors and moving to NYC. Thanks to her international resume, she is fluent in working with hair types of all stripes and is skilled at Japanese straightening techniques using high-quality Japanese serums and solutions. She is joined by a team of stylists, color artists, and perm practitioners who take great satisfaction in creating elegant new looks for clients prepping for a big day or entering the witness-protection program.