What is the Added Value of a 1,000 Yen Haircut?
You often see “1,000 yen haircuts” inside train stations or shopping malls.
At first glance, it may seem like just a cheap haircut service—but is that really true?
Globally, you can find haircuts for less than 1,000 yen and others costing over 100,000 yen. Prices range widely. However, in Japan, the well-established “1,000 yen haircut” carries value that is more than just “cheapness.”
The Real Value Behind 1,000 Yen Haircuts
Many people may think they go there simply because it’s cheap.
Of course, some customers use it for financial reasons, but that’s not all.
The reasons 1,000 yen haircuts are supported are time and location.
- Speed—finished in about 10 to 15 minutes
- Convenient access at stations and commercial facilities
These two factors are the real added value.
In other words, users value not only “low cost,” but also “efficiency” and “convenience.”
Value Seen Through Time
For example, a 1,000 yen haircut takes 15 minutes.
That means 4,000 yen sales per hour.
On the other hand, some salons offer a 4,000 yen haircut that takes one hour.
When converted to hourly value, a 1,000 yen haircut and a 4,000 yen haircut have the same value.
Some people value getting it done quickly,
while others value taking time to consult and receive a personalized style.
The essence of service is not “price,” but “what kind of value you get.”
The Added Value Hairdresser Taka Provides
My own added value as a hairdresser is personalization (individual customization).
- Hair design tailored to each client’s lifestyle
- A sense of comfort through communication, regardless of nationality or language
- Flexible techniques adapted to individual needs
Whether you want a “10-minute quick cut”
or “a thorough consultation to find your unique style,”
I can provide the most suitable service for each client.
The added value of a 1,000 yen haircut is not “cheapness,” but time and convenience.
And every hairdresser has their own different added value.
Instead of focusing only on price—high or low,
perhaps the real way to choose is by considering “what value matters most to you.”
✂️ At Hairdresser Taka,
there are no fixed services, procedures, or designs.
Together, we will find the “right added value” for you.
