Straight Hair vs Curly Hair — Why Straight Hair Often Shows Cutting Technique More Clearly Some people naturally have straight hair, while others have wavy or curly hair. Some people are born with it naturally, while others straighten their hair with Japanese straightening treatments or create curls with perms. Among all of this, “Which type of hair is actually more difficult to cut?” is something I often think about as a hairstylist. To put it simply, straight hair generally requires a higher level of precision in haircutting. The reason is, straight hair is much harder to “hide mistakes” with. Straight hair makes even small mistakes easier to see Straight hair […]

Hair Expands in Humidity. A Haircut Approach Without Relying on Straightening Treatments In humid places like Okinawa, “My hair gets bigger.” “It won’t stay in place.” “It falls apart even after styling in the morning.” Many people feel this way. Especially people with curly hair, hair that expands easily, or wider head shapes, tend to be more affected by humidity. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to immediately rely on straightening treatments or flat irons. Personally, I don’t think so. Of course, I’m not against straightening treatments. However, depending on the hair type, a haircut alone can sometimes make the hair much easier to manage. What matters is not […]

Bangs Change Depending on Your Forehead Shape. Easy Fringe Ideas That Naturally Suit You. You want bangs, but… “Something feels off somehow” “They stick up when cut shorter” “When I make them thinner, the balance gets worse” One of the reasons for that is the size of your forehead. Rather than choosing bangs only based on trends, matching them to your forehead shape and hair growth pattern often makes them feel more natural, both visually and in everyday styling. Of course, there is no absolute right or wrong when it comes to what suits someone. Everyone has different face shapes, hair textures, and preferences. With that said, in this article, […]

What to Reconsider When Short Hair Is Hard to Tuck Behind the Ears With short hair or a short bob, have you ever felt: “I want to tuck it behind my ears, but it keeps falling out,” “My hair sticks out because of masks or glasses,” or “It doesn’t stay in place without hairpins”? A hairstyle that stays tucked behind the ears well is not created simply by cutting the hair shorter. What matters is how the weight and layers are adjusted to match the shape of the ears. The more often someone tucks their hair behind their ears, the more daily stress they feel when this balance is off. […]

You Want Less Weight in Your Hair. But That Doesn’t Always Mean Removing More Hair. Have you ever been near the end of a haircut and thought, “Could you thin it out a little more?” There’s absolutely nothing wrong with feeling that way. But, if we don’t first understand “why you feel that way,” and simply remove more hair, it may feel lighter at first, but a few weeks later, you might start thinking, “Something feels off.” Nowadays, with so much beauty information online and on social media, many people know the idea that “thinning the hair = making it lighter.” But in reality, thinning shears are not a万能 solution. […]

Why Two-Block Hairstyles Are So Popular. The Balance Between Cleanliness and Flexibility. When you walk around the city, whether it’s students or adults, especially among Japanese men, two-block hairstyles are everywhere. You may sometimes feel like, “Everyone looks the same.” But, I think there are clear reasons why the two-block style has become so widely chosen. It’s not just because it’s trendy. It looks clean, appears well-groomed, and at the same time, it allows you to change the atmosphere through the top hair. In other words, it’s a hairstyle that sits comfortably between “safe” and “stylish.” Especially in recent years, Korean hairstyles, center parts, soft perms, and side parts have […]

Worried About Whether Trendy Hairstyles Suit You? A Simple Way to Make Trends Work for You. Looking at social media or celebrities, you might think, “I like this hairstyle.” “I want to try it.” These days, it’s not just hairstyles. Fashion, makeup, houses, cars — every era has its own trends. But, just because something is trendy doesn’t mean it suits everyone exactly the same way. Because, quite naturally, everyone has different facial features, bone structure, hair texture, and lifestyles. That’s why what really matters is not “copying the entire trend,” but taking only the parts that fit you naturally. Just by doing that, you can enjoy trends more naturally […]

Perms Are Not Just About Adding Curls. Another Important Way to Think About Hair Balance and Suitability. When people think of perms, they often imagine things like: “I want more volume” “I want wavy hair” “My hair is too straight, so I want a softer look” I think these are the most common images people have. Of course, those things are important too. But, there is another important role that perms can play. That is, “adjusting the overall impression of the face.” A perm is not just about adding curls. It can also be a very effective way to balance the overall appearance, based on a person’s eyes, facial features, […]

Points to Review When Short Hair Looks Too Masculine You got a short haircut, but “I want a soft, gender-neutral feel” “It doesn’t look how I imagined” “I want something cute and feminine” Regardless of gender, it’s not uncommon to feel this way. Compared to long hair, short hair shows the shape of the head and hair texture more clearly, so even small differences in cutting technique can greatly change the impression. This time, I’ll summarize the key points to create a neutral, more feminine look. Roundness and softness change the impression Short hair that looks masculine tends to have more “straight lines.” The haircut lines are straight The silhouette […]

Haircuts that soften gray hair. A way to make it less noticeable without hair color. When gray hair starts to become noticeable, the first thing most people think about is hair color. However, as long as chemicals are used, the burden on the scalp and hair is not zero. The longer you continue, the more it can lead to dryness, damage, and changes in the scalp environment. So this time, without relying on color, I will explain the idea of making gray hair less noticeable using only a haircut. The reason gray hair stands out is the “shape” Whether gray hair stands out or not is determined more by how […]