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JiE Matar was born in Beirut. As a young boy during the civil war, he left to live in other countries such as Cyprus, Turkey and France. At a young age he fulfilled a dream of his by living and studying fashion and hair in Paris. His interest in hair started early on when he styled his sister’s ‘Barbie Doll’ for the first time.

“Every client becomes my ‘Barbie Doll’ when they sit in my chair” The romance he had with Paris, was everything to JiE. But soon after, he moved on to live in Africa where he continued his journey. Then shortly after arriving in Toronto in the early 1990’s, JiE launched his own salon and his ‘JiE Necessities’ brand. Word spread about his transformations and women and men began to speak of being “JiE-i-fied!!”

Names of Toronto celebrities, film festival stars, and politicians were soon added to the European rolodex. Next came New York City where JiE built his second salon. He quickly involved himself with Fashion Week New York, and editorials with top photographers. His ambition and his exceptional talent earned JiE the title “God of Hair”. A media favorite, JiE has been featured in several international publications. JiE has contributed to the styles and likes of such celebrities as Nelly Furtado, Pamela Anderson, Tori Spelling, Kim Cattrall, Paul McCartney, Ivana Trump and more! JiE’s amazing resume also includes a hit reality make-over show called “Sexy Girl”, which has played in 17 different cities worldwide. He is currently developing a new television series called “JiE-i-fied”. JiE’s interests in history, architecture, music, and fashion assist in his creative approach to hair designs for his clients. Being a connoisseur and interested in different cultures allows JiE to create “intelligent” hair. Today, JiE romances hair at his exclusive boutique salon ‘JiE PRIVÉ’ with its Parisian influenced décor in Toronto’s upscale Yorkville district.

“I have visited many countries and have lived on four continents. This has allowed the world to be my city! I dress hair”.

JIE MATAR