Malaysia International Vocational Association

JUDGES PROFILES

Dr. Jesse Kuah

International Hairdresser

Record Holder | Beauty Industry Leader

With over 41 years of expertise in the hairdressing industry, Dr. Jesse Kuah is a highly respected figure in the international beauty scene. In 2012, she was recognized by the Malaysian Book of Records for holding the most professional certificates received by a hairdresser—a remarkable 100 certifications earned between 1987 and 2024, spanning hairdressing, beauty, and vocational development.

 

Throughout her career, Dr. Kuah has been invited to judge on prestigious international platforms, including:

  • IBE International Hairdressing Awards (2017)
  • China Fashion Week – Asia Beauty Awards (Beijing, 2024)
  • MIVA Asia Excellent Awards (Chief Judge – Bridal Hairdo category, 2023)
  • Guangzhou PWTC Styling Awards (2019)

 

Her numerous accolades include:

  • Asian Influential Fashion Leader Golden Bauhinia Award (2024, Hanoi)
  • Malaysia Top 50 Perfect CEO Award (2023)
  • Mighty Leadership Female Role Influential Award
  • Best Contribution Award – MIVA Asia Excellent Awards (2024)
  • Hairstylist Elite Award, Aromatherapy Elite Award, and more under the MNTA Malaysia Beauty Industry Elite Awards

 

In addition to her personal accomplishments, Dr. Kuah is the founder of Noble Cut Hair Studio and Noble Beauty Enterprise, and the creator of the “youyoumy” Professional Herbal Hair Care Series, a product line inspired by traditional Chinese medicine and suitable for all hair types.

 

She is also a member of the Malaysian International Vocational Association and plays an active role as a competition organizer, continually contributing to the growth and elevation of the beauty and wellness industry in Malaysia and beyond.