About Us | Dessange Baltics

Who We Are

Welcome to Dessange Baltics, the esteemed representative of the iconic Dessange brand in the Baltic region. Dessange is more than a brand—it's a commitment to elegance, beauty innovation, and individual expression. Our goal is to deliver on this commitment by providing unparalleled luxury beauty experiences that enhance confidence and well-being.

Legendary Clients: Jacques Dessange's clientele included some of the most iconic women of the 20th century. He famously transformed Brigitte Bardot into a blonde for her role in And God Created Woman, creating the iconic beehive hairstyle that became synonymous with her image. He also worked with Elizabeth Taylor, Marlene Dietrich, and Ava Gardner, Marilyn Manroe among others, solidifying his reputation as the "hairdresser of movie stars" and cementing his partnership with the Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes to Riga

A Love Story with Cinema

For decades, Maison DESSANGE has been the beauty benchmark of the cinema world, and the historical Official Partner of the Cannes Film Festival. DESSANGE stylists have prepared some of the world’s most celebrated actresses — from France to Hollywood and beyond — before they stepped onto the legendary red carpet.

In Riga, this heritage meets local creativity. With Latvian cinema rising internationally through films like FLOW, Dessange Riga proudly carries forward the glamour of Cannes while celebrating Latvia’s own artistry. Our team, trained in Paris and inspired by the world of cinema, brings that same elegance and star-worthy beauty to every client.

Our Team

At Dessange Riga, our team is united by passion, precision, and professionalism. Each of our stylists brings years of expertise in hairdressing and beauty, enriched by regular advanced training at Dessange Paris.

This unique combination of local talent and Parisian excellence ensures that every client benefits from the latest techniques, trends, and innovations in beauty.

Working together as one team, we are dedicated to delivering not only outstanding results, but also a warm and memorable experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

Owner - Mathieu Vafadar

I’ve spent my career as a leader in the high-tech world, building and scaling businesses across different countries. Technology has always been my playground — innovation, digital transformation, creating new opportunities.

But I’ve always believed that leadership is about more than business. It’s about people, creativity, and experiences. That’s why I decided to take a bold step into a completely different universe: beauty, fashion, and lifestyle.

With Dessange Baltics, I want to bring French elegance and global expertise to the Baltic states, creating a place where innovation meets style. My vision is simple — to build not just salons, but destinations where people feel inspired, confident, and celebrated.

This new chapter is about crossing worlds: from high-tech to high-touch, from global business to personal beauty, from building companies to building experiences that last.