Master Stylist · Salon Founder

Ken Hung: Vancouver’s Most Decorated Master Stylist

2023 IBI Global Hair Award Winner and 2025 Cannes Film Festival stylist with 26 years of international expertise. Master of precision cutting, specializing in luxury women’s short haircuts that frame your face and enhance your natural aura.

26

Years Mastery

2023

Colourist of Year

Cannes

Film Festival

Available Wed–Sun

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Ken Hung, 2023 Canadian Colourist of the Year and master hair stylist at Salon Era Vancouver

Recognition

International Recognition & Red Carpet Excellence

From Vancouver’s luxury salons to the prestigious stages of Cannes Film Festival, Ken’s artistry has earned global acclaim and transformed the world’s most discerning clientele.

“Great hair isn’t just a style—it’s a masterpiece that reveals the authentic beauty and confidence within every woman.”

The Master

Vancouver’s Master of Precision & Luxury

Picture this: a young artist with scissors in hand, dreaming of transforming the world one perfect cut at a time. Twenty-six years later, that visionary has become Ken Hung—Canada’s most decorated master stylist, Salon Era founder, and the artist trusted by Cannes Film Festival celebrities.

Master Specialties

  • Luxury Women's Short Haircuts
  • Bob & Pixie Precision Cutting
  • Balayage, Ombre & Highlights
  • Keratin Smoothing Treatments
  • Face-Framing Aura Design

Training: Vidal Sassoon London

Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Ken’s Journey: kenhung.ca

Ken Hung working on aura precision haircuts at Salon Era Vancouver - master stylist demonstrating advanced cutting techniques

Aura Precision Cutting

Signature face-framing techniques

Ken Hung highlighting balayage colouring at Salon Era Vancouver - 2023 Canadian Colourist of the Year applying award-winning colour techniques

Highlight Processing on Client

Luxury balayage experience at Salon Era

Ken Hung performing women's aura precision hair cutting at Salon Era Vancouver - luxury consultation and personalized styling approach

Women's Luxury Precision

Personalized aura design consultation

Ken Hung hair award photoshoot hair styling at Salon Era Vancouver - editorial hair artistry behind the scenes

Hair Award Photoshoot

Behind the scenes hair photoshoot

Ken Hung red carpet styling at Cannes Film Festival 2025 - international celebrity hair artistry

Cannes Film Festival 2025

International red carpet styling

Honours

Awards & Achievements

Two decades of international recognition and competition victories

2023

  • International Beauty Industry Award – Winner of Best Hand-Painted Colour
  • International Beauty Industry Award – Finalist of Best Wig Styling
  • Europe AIPP Award – Best Colour of the Year Finalist
  • Canada Contessa Awards – Finalist in Canadian Hairstylist of the Year
  • Canada Contessa Awards – Canadian Colourist of the Year Finalist
  • Canada Contessa Awards – Men's Stylist of the Year Finalist
  • Canada Contessa Awards – BC Stylist of the Year Finalist

2022

  • UK Fellowship Award International Images Of the Year Finalist
  • Canadian Contessa Awards – BC Stylist of the Year Finalist

2020

  • 2020 AIPP International Awards – Commercial Collection Finalist

2019

  • 2019 Canadian Contessa Awards – BC Stylist of the Year Finalist

2017

  • Shu Uemura Gallery of Style Competition – Canada Winner
  • AIPP International Hair Award – Men's Collection Finalist
  • Canadian Mirror Awards – BC Stylist of the Year Finalist
  • Canadian Mirror Awards – Men's Stylist Finalist
  • Canadian Mirror Awards – Multicultural Stylist Finalist

2016

  • Canadian Contessa Awards – BC Stylist of the Year Finalist
  • Canadian Contessa Awards – Men's Stylist Finalist
  • Canadian Contessa Awards – Multicultural Stylist Finalist

2014

  • Canadian Mirror Awards – Avant Garde Style Finalist

2013

  • Canadian Mirror Award – Avant Garde Style Finalist

2010

  • Canadian Contessa Award – Avant Garde Style Finalist

The Portfolio

Ken’s Award-Winning Hair Transformations

The portfolio that earned international recognition and magazine features

In Print

Featured In Publications & Magazines

International editorial recognition spanning three continents

2023

  • Salon Magazine (Canada)

2022

  • Salon Magazine (Canada)

2021

  • Estetica (France) – June issue, page 50
  • Peluquerias Hairdresser Magazine (Barcelona, Spain) – April issue, 4 pages

2020

  • Kaltblut Magazine (Germany) – November/December issue
  • Salon Magazine (Canada) – Spring issue
  • Estetica (USA)

2019

  • Pinni Magazine (Finland) – January cover

2018

  • AIPP Hair Book (Europe)
  • Estetica (USA)

2016

  • Fusion Hair Magazine (USA)
  • Canadian Hairdresser Magazine – June issue

2011

  • Image Magazine (New Zealand)

Client Stories

What Vancouver Elite Say About Ken

Testimonials from celebrities, executives, and Vancouver’s finest

5/5 stars

“Ken is absolutely brilliant! His precision with short cuts is unmatched - I’ve been coming to him for 3 years and every single cut is perfection. He understands my bone structure and creates cuts that make me feel like a movie star. Worth every penny!”
Vancouver Executive

5/5 stars

“Master level artistry! Ken transformed my boring bob into the most gorgeous, face-framing masterpiece. His balayage work is beyond anything I’ve experienced—the colour transitions are so natural and dimensional. No wonder he won Canadian Colourist of the Year - he’s in a league of his own!”
West Vancouver Socialite

5/5 stars

“Ken...His pixie cuts are legendary - mine gets compliments everywhere I go. The fact that he styled hair at Cannes speaks volumes. I wouldn’t trust my hair to anyone else. Pure luxury experience every time.”
Richmond Entrepreneur

Ready for award-winning luxury?

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Master Ken Hung’s Signature Services

Award-winning artistry for Vancouver’s most discerning clientele

Men's Precision Cut

Vidal Sassoon trained cutting with international award-winning expertise

$120

Women's Luxury Cut

Master precision cutting specializing in bob & pixie luxury styles

$150

Balayage & Highlights

Balayage colour, ombre, and custom highlighting techniques

From $300

Keratin Treatment

Professional smoothing for frizz-free, manageable hair

From $330