Born in Hokkaido, Japan, Tomi Roppongi undertook hairdresser training in Tokyo, at the age of 19. After moving to London, Tomi started work at a local hair salon before working with Angelo Seminara’s as his first assistant, and becoming a key member of Eugene Soleiman’s team for fashion week shows, for 5 years.

Tomi’s elegant and modern work has featured in editorial titles such as POP, Document Journal and Beauty Papers, having regularly worked with photographers such as Rodrigo Carmuega, Chloe Le Drezen and Andrew Nuding. Tomi’s commercial clients include Burberry, Catherine Hammel, OAMC, Mulberry and Jigsaw.