Pham Huy Viet is one of the exemplary hairstylists of the pioneering generation, with sharp thinking, solid techniques, and a strong professional spirit. Having dedicated more than two decades to the hair styling industry, he has always chosen the path of sustainable development: taking quality as the core, depth as the means of influence, and responsibility as the guiding principle. Meeting Greenlife at a pivotal moment, he found an ideal companion: an educational partner, a professional friend, and an inspiring collaborator. From there, a new chapter in the beauty industry was opened, where technical value is always linked to the growth of professionals.
Technical mindset and the language of geometry in the pursuit of hairstyling
Throughout more than twenty years accompanying the hair industry, hairstylist Pham Huy Viet has developed a distinctive style: applying geometric thinking as the foundation of technique, focusing on structure, volume, and spatial logic. He is currently the lead instructor at X-Academy, a specialized hair training academy for those aspiring to build a sustainable career in the Vietnamese hair industry. For him, every beautiful hairstyle must be built from an accurate structure, where the baseline, perimeter line, or guideline are not just maneuvers but also a language conveying specific geometry through each perspective. He always emphasizes that a skilled stylist must not only “be able to do” but also “understand why” it must be done that way. This philosophy helps students develop a solid foundation, avoiding mechanical copying, aiming to train professional hairstylists with clear, logical thinking.
Besides managing the academy, he currently serves as a Hair Expert at X-salon, a high-end hair salon in Hanoi, known for its international-standard services and experienced team. There, he directly consults and designs personalized hairstyles suitable for each hair type, face shape, and lifestyle of the clients. Loved not only by domestic customers, X-salon is also a trusted destination for many foreign clients living and working in Vietnam, who demand high standards in technique, aesthetics, and service experience.
With this dual role—both teaching at X-Academy and personally accompanying clients at X-salon—Pham Huy Viet consistently upholds his professional philosophy: quality does not come from flashy appearances, but from a solid foundation and integrity in every cut.
Greenlife – A serendipity at the verge of recreation
The connection between Huy Viet and Greenlife did not begin as a typical business opportunity, but from a lasting friendship. Attached to Ms. Bich Tam—the founder of Greenlife since 2009—he has witnessed every step of Greenlife’s transformation: from laying the very first brick to the stage of shaping a sustainable development strategy centered on education and the Vietnamese hair industry community.
That is also why he chose Greenlife not only as a professional companion but also as a partner in ideology. During the Covid-19 pandemic, simple online sharing sessions became the foundation for a strong bond. At Greenlife, he clearly senses the precision in organization, the pedagogical approach in content direction, and the respect given to every form and hairstyle analyzed through layered cutting logic — from one-length cuts to graduated bobs, from disconnection to smooth blending.
Especially, the C:EHKO Hairshow 2022 stage with the “Reflex Reaction” collection marked a milestone blending personal values with community values. Working alongside international artist Tom Kroboth and receiving specialized support from Greenlife, he felt this was not only a true space to nurture passion but also an inspiring hair training environment. For him, Greenlife is not just a product provider but a comprehensive hair education ecosystem, where concepts like personalized connectivity and texture techniques are not only taught but also practiced and spread responsibly.
Work ethics shown in every stroke
As a pioneer, Pham Huy Viet deeply understands the true value of perseverance and integrity. For him, performing on stage or sitting as a judge is not about showing off but about analyzing the thinking behind each hairstyle: from the profile section, radial section, to controlling volume, creating texture, or managing mass with thinning techniques—core content in the advanced haircutting courses he teaches.
Since 2020, he has participated in many training programs and performance stages organized by Greenlife, from performing himself to advising, teaching, and judging technical skills. In every program, he has felt profound support from the team—not just technical assistance but also recognition, care, and long-term professional connection maintenance.
This environment helps him feel that he is not alone on his professional journey, as every stylist has the opportunity to learn, update, and share professional experiences with the highest respect within a professional hair community where both human values and craftsmanship are nurtured.
Retaining faith and spreading kindness through work spirit
Throughout his career, Huy Viet always holds three values close: gratitude, a spirit of service, and integrity. For him, every hairstyle, whether simple or elaborate, deserves to be honored as a highly handcrafted personal design. He is deeply concerned about the younger generation, those new to the profession full of ambition but lacking a solid technical foundation.
Through classes at X-Academy and collaboration with Greenlife, he not only shares techniques but also rekindles the aspiration to “learn again from the roots,” one of the fundamental values of hairdressing training programs in Vietnam. Knowledge such as form & proportion, silhouette, cutting line, and head shape anatomy is always the focus of his teaching, helping students develop logical and professional technical thinking. For him, returning to basics is not a step back but a rebirth of a strong and well-directed stylist.
He once said, “Giving up is the real failure.” Every difficult phase is a necessary chapter in the growth process. The important thing is to find the right community, the right companions, and the right educational system. For him, Greenlife is one of the most reliable supports, where professional values are preserved, developed, and deeply spread.
