Style Designer Inc. (Yokohama City, Naka Ward / President and CEO Koji Ito), a group company of Arte Genesis Inc. (Yokohama City, Naka Ward / President and CEO Hideyoshi Yoshimura), which operates approximately 370 hair salons, has fully renewed its official website on July 1, 2026, to enhance information provision for hairdressers aiming for independent practice, amidst diversifying work styles and careers in the beauty industry. The website now clearly organizes essential information for starting a business, including startup funds, property selection, customer acquisition, and management support. It also provides a more accessible environment for consultations through an expanded LINE free consultation service and improved salon search functions. Style Designer Inc. operates an external franchise business supporting hairdressers in their independent ventures. In January 2026, to streamline operations and prepare for future growth, the independent practice support business was spun off. Leveraging its accumulated expertise in startup support and management, the company offers comprehensive assistance from property searching and preparation to post-opening management support. This renewal aims to further promote the realization of each hairdresser's ideal independent practice by presenting support details and various plans more clearly. Style Designer Inc. Website ■ Key Renewal Points The website's structure and user flow have been completely redesigned to enable hairdressers aiming for independence to access information from preparation to management more smoothly. A new page structure targeting those aspiring to start their own business has been adopted, presenting service details and support systems more clearly. The LINE free consultation application function has also been enhanced, with dedicated staff providing individual advice to create an environment where users can easily discuss their concerns and questions about starting a business. Furthermore, the sit