Collaborations
As part of our life-work projects aligned with the Three Degrees concept, we actively collaborate with local artists, friends, and media.
The salon’s central theme—three degrees of connection—is expressed through these creative collaborations.
Studio Editions by Three Degrees.
with Shawn Nakamura
06/08/25
To celebrate our 6 years anniversary, we are launching THREE DEGREES's very first original T-shirt, designed by our master stylist Shawn Nakamura.
This exclusive graphic T-shirt draws inspiration from the bold, expressive world of hairdressers in Japan’s Edo period, reinterpreted through a modern lens. A distinctive piece for those who appreciate culture, design, and individuality.
TO PURCHASE : HERE
Photograph credit : Koichi Nakazawa
Model & T-shirts Design : Shawn Nakamura
"Texture & Flow"
with THREE DEGREES STYLISTS
06/08/2025
“Every strand tells a story.”
Hair is an expression of individuality – a canvas brimming with endless possibilities.
In this our first self-published art book, we invite you to explore a world shaped by texture and personality where hair and its diversity are celebrated.
This collection showcases the artistry of five talented stylists from Three Degrees Salon who have become proficient in the craft of interpreting and transforming the beauty found in the distinct compositions, flows, patterns, and rhythms of hair.
We work daily with clients from all walks of life and backgrounds, exploring ways to highlight the unique attributes of their hair. Mastering the natural elements of hair – embracing, amplifying and redefining the texture, density, growth patterns, and the underlying structure of the head and face – is at the heart of creating styles that heighten indivisuality and beauty. We hope each image will be an opportunity to discover the versatility and glamor of hair in its many forms.
Hair Stylists:
Kei Hirata
Shawn Nakamura
Saeko Kikuchi
Yuki Otani
Ab Satasak Torraksarn
Photographer: Nao Fukui
Art Director: Eri Soyama
TO PURCHASE THE BOOK : HERE
"THREE DEGREES"
with Javier Dunn
Exhibition on 11/16/2021
Javier Dunn is a self-taught visual artist who paints mostly abstract expressionist work but prefers not to be bound by labels or disciplines. After fifteen years as a professional musician, he expanded into the visual arts during the pandemic of 2020, quickly amassing a large body of work. Selling original, one-of-one pieces to finance further work, he hopes to find sales representation in the art world to facilitate larger, more expansive projects. For Dunn, experimenting with media, methods, applications, techniques and the actual process of creating is more important than the finished product itself. The journey is the destination.
WEB: http://www.javierdunn.com
INSTAGRAM: @javierdunn
Exhibition "Priority"
with Koichi Nakazawa, Tomoya Shirei, mynameismikinail
10/25/2019
Tokyo-based duo Photographer Kouichi Nakazawa & Pen artist Tomoya Shirei made their first-ever appearance in New York for their collaboration exhibition “Priority” at THREE DEGREES SALON. A New York-based Japanese nail artist, mynameismikinail also joined this one-night-only event to give a one-point nail art on xx fingers.
Koichi Nakazawa
A freelance fashion street photographer capturing a moment of celebrities and influencers. Based in Tokyo and NYC, his work expands worldwide, traveling to the US, Seoul, Shanghai, and more ,,, creating his own street world through photography. He is also a head editor of “GOTHAM TIMEZ”.
Tomoya Shirei
A pen drawing and precision artist. The motif in his art is composed of incidental and unnatural forms and textures representing the absurdity of this world. He has worked on apparel designs and directions, various artworks, wall paintings, etc. He is currently working on a detailed manga piece (zine) that has visuals and a soundtrack but no written verbals. Coming soon in U.S. and Japan.
mynameismikinail
A NY-based nail artist from Fukuoka, Japan. Her creative nail designs are inspired by art, fashion, music, and subcultures and are incorporated into nail decorations.
"Connected : We are Closer than you think"
with Brick Thana, Derik Siyarngnork, DOM
06/01/2019
To celebrate THREE DEGREES SALON’s opening, the salon hosted a reception party and a unique art exhibition. “Connected: We are Closer than you think” is a collaboration of three artist friends – THREE DEGREES SALON creative director Kei Hirata, Conceptual Photographer Brick Thana, and Videographer Derek Siyarngnork. Three degrees of connection, which is the salon’s main theme, is conveyed through a photography exhibition and a short film that showcases hair, style, and diversity of people in New York. Six New York-based influencers from diverse backgrounds have participated in this project as models and video subjects.
Chef Artist DOM, served her original Japanese Wagashi (Japanese traditional confections), designed for THREE DEGREES SALON and integrated with its concepts, along with Original Kombucha Cocktail, served by Carlos Martinez, along with beers and wines. Music was provided by DJ Lea(@djleanyc), grammy-nominated artist Muzikman Edition(@muzikmanedition) and Evan Boyd.
INSTAGRAM: @brickthn / @de9rek
-Special Thanks to -
Brittany Third Waves
Daniel Deville
Hannah Kitchin
Natasha Janardan
Salome Scheidegger
Toya Horiuchi
Videographer : Derek Siyarngnork