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Haley Kang, K-Beauty Global Master, in her Seoul studio Haley Kang, K-Beauty Global Master, in her Seoul studio
K-Beauty Global Master

Learn K-Beauty from the source.

Haley Kang is a Doctor of Beauty Arts, an ISO/IEC 17024 designated educator and a Grand Master of Korean waxing. For 20 years she has trained professionals at Korean universities and academies across Asia. Now she is teaching the world.

Free, no obligation. Replies within 48 hours, in English.

Kang Hee Young · Seoul, Korea
PhDDoctor of Beauty Arts
ISO 17024Designated Educator
Grand MasterIntl Body Art Contest, Waxing
7+University Lectureships
20+Years of Artistry

Roles and Recognition

K-Beauty Professionals Federation, Director Intl Body Art Contest, Organizing Committee Seoul Self-Employment Center, Beauty Mentor Featured in Beauty Trade Magazines

The Problem

K-Beauty is everywhere.
Real K-Beauty training is not.

01

Patchwork tutorials

Free videos show you the result, never the standard behind it. You copy the look and miss the discipline that makes Korean work consistent.

02

Unverified teachers

Anyone can call themselves a K-Beauty master online. Very few hold a doctorate, a designated educator title and a Grand Master record you can check.

03

No path to Seoul

The real training happens in Korea, in Korean. Without a guide who teaches in English, the source stays out of reach.

You should not have to guess your way to mastery. Learn it from the source, verified.

Haley Kang speaking at an industry event ISO/IEC 17024 designated educator plaque

A Note from Haley

Beauty gave me my confidence.
Teaching it is how I give it back.

My guess is that someone told you about Korean technique, or you saw the finish of Korean work and wanted to know how it is done. That is exactly how my own journey started 20 years ago.

Since then I have earned a doctorate in beauty arts, taught at more than seven Korean universities, judged international contests and been named Grand Master of waxing. I run my own clinic in Nonhyeon, Seoul, and I have taught professionals from Guangzhou to Beijing to the students who fly into Korea every season.

What I teach is not a trend. It is a standard. And I would love to teach it to you, in English, in person.

Haley Kang

  • Doctor of Beauty Arts (PhD)
  • MS in Cosmetology, Konkuk University
  • ISO/IEC 17024 designated educator
  • ISO technical evaluation committee member
  • Grand Master, 8th Intl Body Art Contest (Waxing)
  • Adjunct professor, IAU graduate program
  • Professor and lecturer at 7+ universities
  • Director, K-Beauty Professionals Federation

Two Ways In

Train with the Master, or be cared for by her.

Five Disciplines

One master. Five fields of artistry.

Every discipline is offered two ways: as professional education, and as care at the Seoul clinic.

Professional waxing

Waxing

Facial, Brazilian and body waxing at Grand Master level. Haley's signature discipline and the subject of her title.

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Permanent makeup artistry

Permanent Makeup

PMU artistry and color theory, taught the way Haley teaches it as a university professor of the subject.

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Scalp micropigmentation artistry

SMP Artistry

Scalp micropigmentation technique for professionals, from hairline design to density work.

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Skin care and sugaring

Skin Care and Sugaring

Facial skin care and fascia work with sugaring, blending Korean ritual with classroom-grade theory.

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Customized cosmetics consulting

Cosmetics Consulting

Customized cosmetics counseling, certified by the Korea Cosmetics Experts Association.

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Global Masterclasses

Three ways to train with Haley.

Every session is taught personally by Haley Kang. Designed for licensed professionals, salon teams and academy owners. English support throughout.

Tier 1

K-Beauty Intensive

1 to 3 days · Seoul

  • One discipline: waxing, PMU or SMP artistry
  • Live demonstration and supervised practice
  • The Seoul standard, from setup to finish
  • Certificate of completion

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Tier 3

Institution Partnership

Custom · Your academy or campus

  • Haley teaches at your academy, worldwide
  • Custom curriculum design for your market
  • Train-the-trainer programs
  • Guest professorship and contest judging

Custom proposal scoped in consultation

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How It Works

From first hello to trained, in four steps.

1

Send an inquiry

Two minutes. Tell us your field, your goal and your city.

2

Free consultation

A reply within 48 hours, by email, WhatsApp or video call. In English.

3

Get your plan

A curriculum, dates and a clear quote, matched to your level and market.

4

Train and certify

In Seoul or at your academy. Leave with the standard, not just the technique.

Global Track Record

Already trusted across borders.

Haley has been invited to teach, judge and direct across Korea and China for a decade. Your academy is the next stop.

2015Stylist and educator for K-culture events in Guangzhou. Judge, 1st Korea-China Contour Makeup World Contest.
2016Special makeup program, Shunde Polytechnic, Guangdong. Academy training in Guangzhou and Shanghai.
2017Professional waxing education, Beijing.
2019Named Grand Master of Waxing, 8th International Body Art Contest. Practical camps for international students in Seoul.
TodayUniversity professor, ISO/IEC 17024 designated educator, contest organizing committee member and clinic owner in Seoul.
PMU class in China with Korean and Chinese flags Supervised practical training International student training camp in Seoul

What Students Say

Professionals leave with a standard.

I had five years of waxing experience before Seoul. In three days I rebuilt my entire routine. My rebooking rate has never been higher.

Studio OwnerGuangzhou, China

Professor Kang teaches the why behind every stroke. Our academy adopted her curriculum for our whole PMU faculty.

Academy DirectorShanghai, China

The consultation alone was worth it. She mapped my next two years before I ever booked a class.

EstheticianSeoul, Korea

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Free Guide

The Seoul Standard:
12 rules Korean masters never skip

A free guide from Haley's masterclass curriculum. See how Korean professionals set up, work and finish, and measure your own studio against the standard.

One email with the guide, then occasional masterclass news. Unsubscribe anytime.

Insights

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Questions

Everything overseas guests ask first.

I do not speak Korean. Can I still train with Haley?

Yes. Every international program runs with English support throughout, and Haley has taught foreign students and professionals for over a decade, including university courses in practical beauty English.

Who can join a masterclass?

The programs are designed for licensed professionals, salon teams and academy owners. If you are earlier in your journey, start with a free consultation and Haley will point you to the right first step.

Where does training take place?

Tier 1 and Tier 2 programs run in Seoul, with clinic observation at J&CO in Nonhyeon. Tier 3 partnerships bring Haley to your academy, anywhere in the world.

Can Haley teach at our academy or judge our event?

Yes. Institution partnerships cover on-site teaching, curriculum design, train-the-trainer programs and contest judging. Send an inquiry with your dates and location.

How do I book care at the Seoul clinic?

Start with the free consultation form and choose Care in Seoul. You will receive available times, preparation notes and directions in English.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Every program includes a certificate of completion issued by Haley Kang, who is an ISO/IEC 17024 designated educator and ISO technical evaluation committee member.

Free Beauty Consultation

Ask anything. It costs nothing.

Education, care, curriculum or career. Tell Haley where you are and where you want to go, and get a personal reply.

  • Replies within 48 hours, in English
  • By email, WhatsApp, WeChat or video call
  • Free and without obligation
  • Your plan, your dates, your budget, mapped clearly

Thank you. Your consultation request has been received. Expect a reply within 48 hours.

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