Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's long-time hairstylist in Taipei described the tech billionaire as humble, kind and approachable on Tuesday (November 10), saying he prayed daily for Huang as he faced scrutiny over national security allegations and reports of an affair.

Ray Wang, the 57-year-old owner of Manor Salon, has cut and coloured Huang's hair since 2017. Signed notes from the Taiwan-born executive, including one describing Wang as giving the "world's best haircut", are displayed at the salon.

Wang said he did not believe Huang would engage in conduct that endangered US national security, describing him as a man of integrity whose focus had always been on advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

Nvidia's board and the FBI are investigating to determine if Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort after reports of his affair with a Chinese businesswoman alleged to be a spy for Beijing.

Addressing reports of an affair, Wang said even if they were proven true, they would not diminish Huang's contributions to technology and society.

Though he was worried about Huang and wanted to write to the Nvidia chief to offer encouragement, Wang felt the timing was inappropriate.

Speaking at the salon, which has a private room where Huang gets his hair cut, Wang recalled being struck by the executive's modesty when they first met, describing him as warm and approachable despite his prominence.

For many, Huang is no ordinary CEO. He's the gatekeeper for Nvidia and the person who sets the long-term strategy and direction for the chip giant that has turned its swelling cash pile into a war chest to fund companies ranging from AI cloud-computing providers and suppliers to the biggest labs.

Any setback for Huang could deprive the AI industry of one of its most vocal champions.

Taiwan's government, ever wary of China in view of Beijing's contested sovereignty claim over the island, has declined so far to directly address the details of the case, especially the espionage aspect.

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN (NOVEMBER 10, 2026)(REUTERS - Access all)

1. PRODUCTS ON SHELVES, AUTOGRAPHED NOTES FROM NVIDIA CEO, JENSEN HUANG, ON DISPLAY AT HAIR SALON

2. AUTOGRAPHED NOTES FROM HUANG ON DISPLAY

3. VARIOUS OF AUTOGRAPHED NOTES FROM HUANG, READING (English): "TO RAY THE WORLD'S BEST HAIRCUT! JENSEN HUANG 2024" / "TO RAY MY FAVORITE HAIRCUT IN THE WORLD"

4. 57-YEAR-OLD OWNER OF MANOR SALON AND HUANG'S HAIR STYLIST, RAY WANG, POINTING AT HUANG'S AUTOGRAPHS

5. AUTOGRAPHED NOTE FROM HUANG, READING (English): "TO RAY MY FAVORITE HAIRCUT IN THE WORLD"

6. HAIR SALON

7. VARIOUS OF WANG SEATED, TALKING DURING INTERVIEW

8. (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 57-YEAR-OLD OWNER OF MANOR SALON AND NVIDIA CEO JENSEN HUANG'S HAIR STYLIST, RAY WANG, SAYING:

"They've elevated it to the level of national security, which effectively makes it a question of treason. Once that label is attached, it leaves enormous room for interpretation. You could strip him of his position as Nvidia CEO, or even send him to prison on the grounds that he had betrayed the United States or endangered national security. I simply don't believe Mr. (Jensen) Huang would do such a thing. He's an exceptionally intelligent man and a person of great integrity. His sole focus has always been on advancing technology, making it better and better, and using it to contribute to the welfare of humanity."

9. VARIOUS OF WANG SHOWING PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN WITH HUANG ON HIS MOBILE PHONE

10. (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 57-YEAR-OLD OWNER OF MANOR SALON AND NVIDIA CEO JENSEN HUANG'S HAIR STYLIST, RAY WANG, SAYING:

"As for the affair, whatever the circumstances, I believe no one is perfect. Even if it were proven to be true, I don't think it would diminish the contributions he has made to the world, to humanity as a whole, or to the advancement of technology."

11. WANG SCROLLING THROUGH HIS MOBILE PHONE

12. VARIOUS OF WANG SHOWING A PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN WITH HUANG ON HIS MOBILE PHONE

13. (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 57-YEAR-OLD OWNER OF MANOR SALON AND NVIDIA CEO JENSEN HUANG'S HAIR STYLIST, RAY WANG, SAYING:

"I pray for Mr. Huang every day and hope he can get through this difficult time. I'm very worried about him. I'd really like to write to him to offer some encouragement, but I don't think this is the right time to do so, given the circumstances."

14. WANG SPEAKING

15. (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 57-YEAR-OLD OWNER OF MANOR SALON AND NVIDIA CEO JENSEN HUANG'S HAIR STYLIST, RAY WANG, SAYING:

"I'm grateful to Mr. Huang, truly grateful to him. In my lifetime, he is the most extraordinary and unique friend I have ever met. I hope he can come through this ordeal, because justice must not be defeated. His kindness and his contributions to people around the world should never be erased because of this matter. I hope he can get through it safely and then continue leading the world's development of AI to even greater heights, advancing it in a way that benefits people everywhere and humanity as a whole."

16. VARIOUS OF WANG SHOWING A PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN WITH HUANG ON HIS MOBILE PHONE

17. (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 57-YEAR-OLD OWNER OF MANOR SALON AND NVIDIA CEO JENSEN HUANG'S HAIR STYLIST, RAY WANG, SAYING:

"He wanted to (dye his hair) a colour that was somewhere between black and grey. More than 50 to 60 percent of his hair is grey, but he doesn't want it dyed completely black because it wouldn't really suit his age. He just wants a bit more depth and balance, with less grey showing, but without making it look black. Getting that balance right is something I know how to do."

18. VARIOUS OF THE VIP ROOM WHERE HUANG GETS HIS HAIR CUT

19. (SOUNDBITE)(Mandarin) 57-YEAR-OLD OWNER OF MANOR SALON AND NVIDIA CEO JENSEN HUANG'S HAIR STYLIST, RAY WANG, SAYING:

"He's incredibly modest and very decent, really humble. He's a genuinely kind person, very kind indeed. I often joke with him. When I first met him, I had no idea he was such a prominent figure, but he was warm and approachable, with no airs and graces about him whatsoever."

20. VARIOUS OF WANG WATERING PLANTS OUTSIDE HIS HAIR SALON

21. SIGN READING (English): "MANOR SALON"

22. (SOUNDBITE)(Mandarin) 57-YEAR-OLD OWNER OF MANOR SALON AND NVIDIA CEO JENSEN HUANG'S HAIR STYLIST, RAY WANG, SAYING:

"But he has always been extremely friendly towards me as well. One time, our salon had handmade snacks, and we offered some to him. He was absolutely amazed by them because he'd never had anything like them before and really enjoyed them. So after he'd finished getting his hair done, I quickly packed some up for him and said, 'Why don't you take some home with you?' He was delighted. He was really pleased about it."

23. VARIOUS OF WANG WATERING PLANTS OUTSIDE SALONG