Free Online Seminar (10 Mar 2026): Malaysia’s Beauty Market & the Realities of Running Salons Overseas
Expanding cross-border—or hiring and training teams overseas—often looks simple on paper, but the day-to-day realities can be very different.
This free online seminar shares an operator’s perspective on what actually happens on the ground in Malaysia, and what salon leaders need to plan for.
It offers practical context you can apply to recruitment, education systems, and long-term growth decisions.
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View the seminar announcement on Beautopia
Number76 CEO Mr. Hamaguchi (centre), with Mr. Ahmad (left), Deputy Director of Malaysia’s Ministry of Human Resources, Department of Skills Development, and the Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia (right).
Event Overview
Beautopia will host a free online seminar on 10 March 2026 featuring Daisuke Hamaguchi, CEO of Number76.
The session focuses on the real-world side of operating salons overseas and working as a stylist in-market, based on his experience across Japan and Southeast Asia (including long-term time based in Malaysia).
Expect practical discussion on why Malaysia, the challenges and opportunities on the ground, recruitment and education for overseas teams, and why building a structured academy matters for the industry.
About the Speaker
Daisuke Hamaguchi is the CEO of Number76, a salon brand operating directly managed salons across Japan and Southeast Asia.
He began his career in 1996 at ACQUA, working at the Harajuku salon and supporting training sessions for visiting international hairdressers.
In November 2001, he became independent and opened Hair Salon NALU in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, later relocating to Omotesando in 2003.
In January 2011, he opened Number76’s first overseas salon in Kuala Lumpur and renamed NALU to Number76.
He currently oversees seven directly managed salons (Japan: 1, Malaysia: 4, Singapore: 1, Indonesia: 1).
Why It Matters for Salons
Cross-border growth and team development are practical challenges for many salon leaders.
This seminar is designed to share operator-level clarity you can apply.
- Expansion reality checks: How a multi-country operator evaluates overseas opportunities and what “market fit” looks like in practice.
- Recruitment and education: What it takes to hire, onboard, and build consistent service quality across borders.
- Training as a growth lever: Why formal education pathways can strengthen salon standards and talent pipelines.
- Live Q&A: Bring your questions and get answers directly during the session.
Partner Spotlight
Number76 is a Japanese-born salon brand with more directly managed salons overseas than in Japan, operating across four countries.
Beautopia also reports the launch of Number76 Academy in Kuala Lumpur on 21 November 2025, described as Malaysia’s first government-approved beauty school.
According to Beautopia, the academy is recognised by Malaysia’s Skills Development Department and can issue Malaysia’s national skills certification (SKM Level 2).
Beautopia also notes recognition from the UK education organisation Highfield International, enabling issuance of a Level 3 diploma in Hairdressing & Beauty Culture.
Participants can also learn up-to-date professional chemical and product knowledge (pictured: b-ex hair colour “kiratera”).
Beautopia further states that Japanese beauty manufacturers sponsor the initiative, and that dealers including Beauty Garage’s local subsidiary in Malaysia and Malaysia’s dealer NEKDERX are cooperating.
Key figures from Malaysia and Japan took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Learn more about Number76 Academy
Event Details
- Date: 10 March 2026 (Tue)
- Time: 13:00–14:30 (please confirm the time zone shown on the registration page)
- Format: Online (Zoom)
- Fee: Free
- Capacity: 50 participants
- Eligibility: Open to all
How to Join
Register via the official form.
You can submit questions in advance through the form, or ask during the live Q&A.
View the seminar announcement on Beautopia
This seminar offers an operator-led view of Malaysia’s salon market and the practical realities of building teams, training systems, and overseas operations.
