Hairdressers are often thought to be the ones who “know the right answer.”
They have knowledge about hair, skills, and a good sense of style. That’s why people expect them to confidently say, “This suits you.” — That’s the common perception.
But I have a slightly different way of thinking.
For example, during a consultation, advice like “This will make your balance look better” or “This shape will make your face look smaller” is often correct from a theoretical standpoint.
However, whether that is truly “the right answer” for that person is another matter.
This is because the “right answer” lies within that person.
How they spend their days, what they value, and how they want to be seen—
if we don’t focus on these, I believe we can’t create a style that truly “suits” them.
For instance, giving a blow-dry-required style to someone who can’t spend much time in the morning is only a burden;
offering hair color that makes roots obvious every month to a busy mom can actually become a source of stress.
On the other hand, for those who want to “boost their mood” or “discover a new version of themselves” through their hair,
suggesting a slightly adventurous highlight or a new silhouette with a perm can be the trigger that changes their everyday life.
That’s why my stance is this:
“Rather than imposing my right answer, I want to find your right answer together.”
That is my stance as a hairdresser.
Of course, it’s precisely because I have technical knowledge and experience that I have many options to reach that point.
But instead of presenting them unilaterally, I want to create a time during which, through dialogue, people can meet “a self they hadn’t even realized.”
I believe that way, not only the hairstyle but the person themselves will start to change.
