The beauty world is going through a big loss. One of Mexico’s most well-liked hairstylists and image consultants, Silvia Galván, died at the age of 70. Her death was revealed on April 16, 2025, Tuesday. Mostly, she was recognized as a person who styled the hair of the celebs, a regular of national TV programs, and someone who played a key role in bringing the hair and beauty industry in Mexico up to date.
A Career That Redefined Beauty in Mexico
What is widely known is that Silvia Galván was a Monterrey, Nuevo León native. Her career in the 1980s, and in 1985, she set up her business, Silvia Galván Image Studio, was the beginning of this new journey. The fact that she was the first one to master new methods along with her marvelous sense of transformation helped her to become the most sought-after stylist in the country in no time.
One way to describe Galván is the most sought after celebrity stylist; she was more of an image creator. Through her expertise, she largely affected the appearance of Mexico’s leading personalities. Among these names, Lucero, Verónica Castro, Belinda, Victoria Ruffo, and Itatí Cantoral were some of the people with whom she collaborated over time. Needless to say, her fame went far beyond the salon where she worked.
A Familiar Face on Mexican Television
Galván was considered the most liked person among the people in Mexico. She was a frequent guest on the shows named Hoy, Cuéntamelo Ya!, and Mujer: Casos de la vida real. Usually, she provided beauty tips and performed live makeovers that allowed the audience to get more confidence.
By no means, she not just demonstrated the way to beauty but also, she carried the very root of the glittering message about finding oneself and appreciating that one is good enough to whole women. Galván was easily reached by the frequent presence of her face on the TV screen, and she was quickly chosen as an expert in beauty and personal care.
A Sudden Illness and Rapid Decline
As related in a few different places, Galván found herself in the hospital early last March 2025 because of a very severe stomachache. Emergency surgery was performed immediately and the poor woman’s stomach cancer was discovered to be at a very advanced stage.
But even with all the effort and care, the woman’s condition took a sudden turn for the worse. Less than half dozen weeks after her operation, precisely on April 16, Silvia Galván died peacefully.
The National Association of Performers (ANDI) spread the sad news through their social media accounts. At the same time, a declaration was released by her family on her official Instagram account. They mentioned that they are overwhelmed with grief and they also thanked their friends and customers for the emotional and financial support throughout these years.
A Departure of a World-Changing Figure
The death of Silvia Galván has led hairdressers, actors, and fans to send in their condolences through a series of tributes. The majority was of the opinion that she was not just a teacher, a leader, and a fashion and personal image icon, but much more of that.
Singer María del Sol and actress Silvia Pasquel were some of those who left heartfelt messages on social media. They described Galván who was not only professional but also a human being of warmth, generosity, and readiness to give up her time and energy solely to other people who looked and felt better due to her.
And that’s not only about succeeding in haircuts and fashion consultations. She encouraged women to make their careers in beauty, to break the business frontiers and to express their opinions in a confident way.
A Heritage That will Last Forever
No longer here, yet the virtuous effect of Silvia Galván’s work will be seen through her disciples, her followers’ and her new practices within the beauty industry who shall carry on changing the standards of the industry. To this day, Her Image Studio is still a symbol of quality and a means of showing innovation.
People who had the pleasure of watching her cut hair and those who got empowered through the effort of her being on screen are the ones who are not going to forget her name.
Silvia Galván has passed away; nevertheless, her memory is still living through each and every person whom she has inspired with a new look, a radiant smile, or a total change of the inside.
