How one stylist’s vision turned an empty space into a creative movement — and brought it across the world.
Before there was Industry DTLA Hair & Nail Salon Bangkok, there was an idea. An idea born in Downtown Los Angeles — a place where hair, fashion, art, design, and individual expression could exist together. That idea belonged to Christian King.
The Beginning — Los Angeles, 2013An empty space. A clear vision.
In early 2013, Christian King opened Industry DTLA in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. But from the start, he didn’t want to create just another hair salon.
He wanted something different — a creative work studio, lifestyle space, and community where hair, fashion, beauty, art, and design could come together. The kind of place where people could feel free to be themselves.
The original Industry DTLA started with an almost completely empty space. Christian saw it as an opportunity. An empty canvas. He worked during the day as a stylist and spent his nights building the space, creating the environment, and developing the identity from scratch.
The result was an industrial-inspired studio in Downtown LA — exposed elements, modern design, local art, fashion, and a warm creative atmosphere. But the most important part wasn’t the design. It was the freedom to create.
The NameIndustry was never just about hair.
Christian chose the name Industry because he didn’t want the concept to be limited to a single craft. Hair was one form of expression, but the bigger vision was creativity itself.
Industry was meant to be an umbrella for individuals — a place where different creative people could work under one roof toward a common goal while maintaining their own identity. Stylists, barbers, makeup artists, designers, artists, and creatives who wanted to be part of a community while still expressing their individuality.
Industry was built to be a place for people who didn’t fit neatly into one box.
More Than a Hair SalonWhere a haircut could become art.
Industry DTLA quickly became more than a place to get your hair done. It became a creative environment. A place where fashion could meet beauty. Where designers could showcase their work. Where artists could connect with the neighborhood.
Industry even hosted creative events bringing together local artists, designers, fashion, beauty, and the Downtown LA community. For Christian, these events weren’t simply about business. They were a way of giving something back to the neighborhood and creating a space where people could come together through expression and creativity.
The PhilosophyYou have to feel free to truly express yourself.
That belief became the DNA of the brand. Industry was never meant to tell people who they should be. It was created to give people the freedom to discover who they are.
Your hair. Your style. Your beauty. Your personality. Your story. Your Industry.
A 2014 feature by The GRAWN documented Christian and the original Industry DTLA, capturing the philosophy behind the space and the community it was building in Downtown Los Angeles.
A New Chapter — BangkokThe spirit moves across the world.
Years later, the Industry story continued thousands of miles away. Bangkok, Thailand.
Christian brought the spirit of Downtown Los Angeles into a new city and created INDUSTRY DTLA Hair & Nail Salon Bangkok. The location changed. The culture changed. The city changed. But the philosophy remained the same.
Bangkok became the next canvas. A new generation. A new community. A new chapter. But still the same Industry spirit — the same belief that a salon can be more than a salon.
Industry DTLA Bangkok TodayNot just a salon. A place to feel good.
Today, INDUSTRY DTLA Hair & Nail Salon Bangkok brings together the things that have always been at the heart of the Industry concept: Hair. Beauty. Fashion. Creativity. Individuality. Community.
From hair color and balayage to precision haircuts, treatments, nails, and beauty services — the goal is not simply to provide a service. It is to create an experience.
A place where international clients, locals, creatives, professionals, and people from all walks of life can walk through the door and feel comfortable being themselves. Because beauty doesn’t have one definition. And neither does Industry.
The original Industry DTLA story was documented by The GRAWN in August 2014 in a feature on founder Christian King and the creative philosophy behind the salon.
Every stylist at Industry DTLA is selected for their skill, their attitude, and their commitment to doing the work properly. No rushing, no cutting corners — just great results every time.
Meet the Team
