Mustafa Yanaz

Mustafa Yanaz is a hair stylist. In 2026, he was appointed global creative contributor for L'Oréal Professionnel as part of its inaugural 15-member collective. He explores the sculptural possibilities of hair design through his backstage session work and independent self-published zines, including his 2023 title Give Me a Moment.

Born in Turkey, Yanaz grew up near Stuttgart, Germany, where he was introduced to hair styling while observing his mother work in her salon. He built his technical background as an education trainer and creative director for Toni & Guy in Germany, before serving as a European education trainer and brand ambassador for Schwarzkopf Professional. In 2016, he relocated to New York to pursue an international career in fashion session styling.

Represented by Art + Commerce, Yanaz directs runway hair for brands including Ulla Johnson, KNWLS and Thom Browne. He styles commercial campaigns for luxury houses such as Chanel, Gucci and Versace, frequently collaborating with photographers including Inez and Vinoodh, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott and Rafael Pavarotti. His editorial commissions have appeared in publications including Vogue, Vogue France, Dazed, W, D Repubblica and Harper’s Bazaar Italia.

Between 2013 and 2015, Yanaz won German Hairdresser of the Year at the Schwarzkopf Professional German Hairdressing Awards for three consecutive years.