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THE RISE OF TOKYO STYLEZ

Location The Dream Factory Studio, LA.

“Not to sound cocky, but I truly believe I was born with my talent to do hair,” says Tokyo Stylez. We’ve managed to catch the hairstylist-to-the-stars in between a session with rap’s hottest thing Cardi B - other clients include Kylie Jenner, Naomi Campbell, Rihanna, the list goes on - and she’s rightfully confident in her ability to turn out a wig like no other. If you’ve been gagged by a red carpet serve or magazine cover over the last five years, chances are Tokyo’s had something to do with it - or at least inspired whoever’s behind it. Kylie’s black bob at her Met Gala debut? That was Tokyo. Rihanna’s iconic grey hair on the cover of Tush? Tokyo. Cardi’s yellow pussycat wig on her Invasion of Privacy album cover? Yes, that was Tokyo, too. The girls know that if they want a show-stopping look, there’s one name to turn to, so it’s no surprise Tokyo’s in high-demand. “I always

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