It’s Not Just About Technique — The Value Taka Adds to Every Hairstyle
Hair salon prices vary quite a bit, don’t they?
Some are inexpensive, while others are on the higher end.
So what causes this difference?
Location? Facilities? The vibe of the salon? Skills? Products used? Urban or rural?
— Of course, all of those play a role.
But there’s one more important factor.
That’s “added value.”
What is “added value” anyway?
Even with the exact same haircut, whether someone feels it’s “special” or not depends on the meaning behind it.
To me, “added value” means
providing a hairstyle that truly connects with each individual client’s life.
The depth of personalization equals the depth of understanding
“Let’s get you the style you want” — that’s just the starting point.
What I focus on is understanding the person’s:
- Lifestyle
- Work and home life
- Sensibility and values
- Nationality and cultural background
- Personality and personal struggles
- How they want to live moving forward
In other words, I aim to understand the whole picture of what makes them who they are.
Even with the same hairstyle, that level of understanding changes the details significantly.
For example:
- The softness or curve of the neckline
- The subtle “airiness” in the bangs
- How the sides lay against the face
- The thickness left at the ends
- The natural lift at the back of the head
- Perfect balance tailored to their face shape
These tiny differences might be hard to explain,
but they’re what lead to styles that feel “uniquely you” or “elegantly refined.”
My service is more like a tailored suit
It’s not wrong to browse styles online and say “I want this haircut,” like picking out ready-to-wear clothes.
But what I offer is more like a made-to-order experience.
It’s like taking your measurements,
asking about the occasion or how you’ll wear it,
then choosing the fabric and cut based on your personality and vibe.
That’s why I value consultations so highly — to deepen my understanding of each client.
Even “quick service” can be personalized
Some people might think, “This sounds complicated,” or “Won’t it take too long?”
But actually, that’s a misconception.
Some clients tell me, “I only have 10 minutes today.”
Even in that case, if I know in advance, I’ll design and execute a style that brings out your charm — in just 10 minutes.
“High quality, even in a short time” — that’s also a form of personalization.
So… who gets to decide what has value?
If we only judge a haircut by “how long it took” or “how advanced the technique was,”
we lose sight of the invisible value.
But the real question is:
How much does this hairstyle let you feel like your true self?
How much does it help you feel at ease in your daily life?
— I believe those things matter more.
Through hairstyling,
I want to give people a sense that they’re truly facing and embracing themselves.
And that’s why, more than technique, what I value most is
“the ability to understand my clients.”
That is the “personalization” I’ve always cherished — and the true “added value” of Hairdresser TAKA.
