Stepping into Hairco at The Gardens Mall feels less like entering a salon and more like walking into an intimate art gallery one where you are the masterpiece. And behind this calm, elegant sanctuary is a man whose journey began with nothing more than curiosity, childhood wonder, and fate: Raymond Choon, Shiseido Professional’s brand ambassador for 12 years and the visionary turning everyday haircare into a soulful experience.
A Childhood Shaped by the Salon
When asked how his journey began, Raymond answers with a soft smile:
“It was fate.”
Growing up, he spent hours playing in a relative’s salon. While most kids were chasing toys, he was learning how to wash hair from the older stylists. Those gentle hands, warm voices, and the bustling energy of the salon imprinted something deeper a passion that didn’t yet have a name.
“Interest only grows when you understand something,” he says. “How can you love what you don’t know? My love for hairdressing grew naturally from the environment, from the people, from curiosity.”
Today, that little boy now owns his own space Hairco, the only Shiseido Professional flagship salon in Malaysia.
A Salon That Feels Like a Gallery
During the interview, one thing stands out immediately: the art.
Paintings. Sculptures. Thoughtful details.
Every piece handpicked by Raymond.
Each mirror, he says, is intentionally placed like artwork “because every person who sits in front of it deserves to feel like a unique work of art.”
Hairco is not designed to impress. It’s designed to embrace.
Hair + Company = Hairco
Raymond created Hairco with a simple yet profound intention:
to build a space where beauty meets companionship.
“It’s more than a salon. It’s a lifestyle space,” he explains.
A place where people feel seen, understood, and cared for.
His mission?
To help each person find their own style, while giving them something most modern lives lack moments of calm.
The First Thing He Wants You to Feel
“Cared for.”
Not just through service, but through the eyes, the tone, the atmosphere.
Raymond believes beauty comes alive when people feel relaxed enough to connect with themselves and others.
Three Words That Define Hairco
Elegance. Minimalism. Ease.
These values echo through every corner of the space.
Aesthetic Philosophy: ‘Less But Better’
Hairco blends Japanese wabi-sabi serenity with French understated elegance, creating an experience that is both modern and timeless.
Warm woods. Raw stone textures. Soft, diffused lighting.
A soothing palette of warm earth tones.
Every detail whispers calm.
There’s even a private room — complete with massage chair thoughtfully created for guests waiting for their partners, friends, or family. A small touch that reveals a big intention:
everyone deserves comfort.
