Kai Annum
Senior Stylist | Colorist
Kai began her career in Japan more than 25 years ago, building her foundation in the craft before furthering her education at the renowned Vidal Sassoon Academy. Her career has taken her from Japan to London and ultimately to New York City, where she has been working since 2011. For more than seven years, she has been part of the LAICALE SoHo team, bringing an international perspective and decades of experience to her work behind the chair.
At the heart of Kai’s approach is taking the time to truly listen to her clients—understanding their hair, their lifestyle, and what they want to achieve before creating a look that feels distinctly their own. She especially loves working with textured hair, creating cuts that embrace natural movement and are finished with an effortless, lived-in quality.
Equally passionate about color, Kai specializes in balayage, using dimension and thoughtfully placed color to complement the haircut and enhance the hair’s natural texture. Whether working with cut, color, or both, her goal is to create beautiful, wearable hair that feels natural, personal, and easy to live in.