International Hairmasters & Spa was started in 1988 by Mary Ann Buenafe Irle, a native of the Philippines. She was a multi-awarded hairstylist. She acquired her license as a Professional Cosmetologists from Japans most prestigious beauty institution in the world, Yamano Aiko Beauty College. Mary Ann is also a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist and a professional member of Associated Bodywork Associated & Massage ABMP in Japan and U.S.A. She migrated to the United States of America to pursue her extraordinary talent in hairstyling and as a massage therapist she will quickly tune-in to your body, find those areas that are storing stress, and relieve your tension through specific, detailed massage work.. With her excellent and personalized touch, many Chicagoans keep on coming back to avail of her service.