About Haircuts / International Hairdresser Taka
Introduction
Around the world, you can find haircuts for ¥1,000 and others that cost over ¥100,000.
What makes the difference is the “added value” offered to the client.
Unlike medicine, “hair” isn’t something that affects life or death.
But hair design is directly connected to mental well-being—it’s an important part of your body.
In ancient times, cutting hair short to keep it clean might have been enough.
But if you’re reading this page, you probably expect more.
Hairdresser Taka is not just a place to tidy up your appearance.
With experience working with over 10,000 clients around the world, I offer personalized haircut designs.
Not to copy someone else—but to bring out the beauty that’s uniquely yours.
What I Value in Haircuts
① Hair design for all nationalities, hair types, and backgrounds
In London, I’ve worked with clients from many different countries and cultures.
I understand the differences in preferences and trends from one country to another, so you can feel at ease when you visit.
Even if you’re curious about hairstyles from outside your own country, please feel free to ask me.
② Reproducible styling in just 5 minutes
Wash and Go.
This is the kind of design I strive for.
Just wet your hair and towel dry a bit.
Just wet your hair and add a little dryer or styling product.
That’s the image I keep in mind when cutting your hair to match your lifestyle.
Honestly, I even think 5 minutes is too long.
Depending on your hair, I aim to design styles that can be done in under 1 minute.
It’s one of the key factors that contribute to a better quality of life.
③ Haircuts that extend your usual cycle by 1.5 times
Many clients say, “It holds up even as it grows. It lasts longer.”
Once-a-month haircuts naturally stretch to every 1.5 months.
Every 2 months turns into every 3 months.
After the first visit, many people find their haircut cycle extends by about 1.5 times.
Fewer salon visits mean reduced costs, time, and stress—giving you more ease in your daily life.
When it comes to Quality of Life, I believe this matters a lot.
That’s why I avoid relying on thinning shears as much as possible.
Instead, I design using shape—based on bone structure, volume, and texture.
Inspired by the principles of London-based hairdresser Vidal Sassoon, I focus on essential, personalized design—not trends.
④ Natural volume at the top
Many people struggle with flatness at the crown, making it hard to balance the hairstyle.
It has nothing to do with age or hair type.
The causes vary—hair weight and length, poor scalp condition, or mismatched hair length to your bone structure.
That’s why I suggest the right approach for your unique needs.
⑤ 80% of your impression comes from the face frame
From the front, side, and back—I cut in a way that ensures your hair looks beautiful from every angle.
But what matters most is the face-framing design at the front.
That’s the part that truly communicates your unique charm.
After working with thousands of clients, this is what I’ve learned.
I adjust down to the millimeter to find the perfect length for you.
In Closing
When you go to salons outside Japan, it’s not unusual for the lengths to be uneven or for the cut to be far from what you requested.
Japanese hairdressers are known for their high level of skill, even globally.
However, that’s often when they’re providing “standardized styles and services” to “clients who share the same values.”
Even in Omotesando—Tokyo’s cutting-edge beauty district—while the skills are excellent, few stylists truly offer personal design tailored to each individual with genuine care.
That’s why, in today’s world where nationality and race no longer define us, we must let go of fixed ideas.
I believe there’s a growing need for hairstylists who offer personalized, one-on-one designs for each individual.
