After more than 35 years, I crossed paths with an old friend— Henri Leong.

Henri is one of Singapore’s top hairdressers and runs one of the best hair salons in the country. Trained at Vidal Sassoon Academy, he’s a true master in razor cutting, makeovers, and turning hair into high fashion. Back then, I was a creative director bringing in the best fashion pieces for magazine shoots, and Henri was the magician behind some of the most stunning hairstyles worn by models and celebrities. He was always my go-to.

We didn’t get a chance to sit down and catch up, but seeing him again brought back a wave of memories. I found myself reminiscing about the golden days—the shoots, the style, the shared passion for creating beauty.

Now that we’re both retired, it’s moments like this that remind me how far we’ve come and how unforgettable those years were.