Your New Hairstyle Looks Great to You, But Others Don’t Like It? Finding the Balance Between What You Love and What Suits You “I really love this hairstyle.” Every time you look in the mirror, it makes you feel happy. When you visit a hair salon and try a new hairstyle, feeling that excitement is something truly wonderful. However, on the other hand, “Your previous hairstyle was better.” “I feel like the old one suited you more.” you may hear comments like these from people around you, such as your family, friends, or partner. Why does this happen, even though you personally love your new hairstyle? The reason is that […]

How a Haircut Can Improve Your Nape Hair Growth Pattern: Solutions for Hair That Pulls to the Center or Spreads to the Sides Many people who want a short hairstyle struggle with problems such as, “My nape does not sit properly,” “My hair sticks out when it is cut short,” or “The shape of the back of my hair does not look beautiful.” One of the causes of these issues is the natural hair growth pattern around the nape. When creating a haircut, it is very important not only to consider the shape of the head but also to understand the direction in which the hair naturally grows. Especially with […]

Are Expensive Hair Dryers and Hair Irons Really Necessary? A Hairdresser’s Thoughts on What Matters More for Beautiful Hair Recently, expensive hair dryers and hair irons costing from tens of thousands of yen to over 100,000 yen have become increasingly common. You may often see attractive phrases such as “less hair damage,” “the latest technology,” and “salon-quality results.” Of course, modern hair styling appliances have improved significantly compared to the past. There are many excellent products designed with consideration for hair, such as improved airflow quality and better temperature control. However, from my experience as a hairdresser who has worked with many different types of hair over the years, I […]

For Those Who Don’t Want People to Say “Did You Get a Haircut?” The day after going to the hair salon, “You got a haircut!” “You look refreshed!” Some people around you may say things like this. Of course, some people enjoy hearing these comments. However, “I’m a little tired of hearing it every time.” “I would rather keep it subtle so that people don’t notice.” “I always have the same hairstyle, so I don’t want it to become a topic of conversation.” Surprisingly, many people feel this way. This time, I will talk about how to maintain your hairstyle regularly while making the changes less noticeable to people around […]

The Easiest Way to Avoid Feeling “This Isn’t Quite What I Wanted” After a Haircut After getting a haircut at the salon, “It’s a little different from what I had in mind.” One reason clients sometimes feel this way is that, during the initial consultation, the client and the hairdresser may have been imagining different things. This can happen. There may be technical reasons in some cases, but there is also an important communication point to keep in mind at the salon. It’s Difficult to Describe a Hairstyle Using Words Alone For example, “I want a short haircut.” Even then, different people imagine different types of short hair. Some people […]

Why Does the Same Hairstyle Look Slightly Different Depending on the Hairdresser? You showed the same reference photo at the salon, but somehow… “It feels a little different from last time.” “It looks similar, but the overall impression is different.” One reason for this is that every hairdresser has their own way of thinking and their own technical approach. Another factor is the direction in which the hair is sectioned before cutting, which can subtly influence the final result. It is not something most clients pay attention to, but it is actually one of the important technical details that can affect the overall look of a haircut. Hair Is Sectioned […]

Why I Focus More on Haircuts Than Hair Color, Perms, or Hair Straightening “I want my hair cut by a hairdresser who is truly good at cutting hair.” Many people have probably thought that at some point. But what does it actually mean to be good at cutting hair? I worked as a hairdresser in London for many years, and as an Art Director (Head of Technical Education), I was also involved in training local staff. Today, I offer a wide range of services including hair color, perms, hair straightening, head spa treatments, and conditioning treatments. However, the service I still focus on the most is hair cutting. There is […]

Thinking About Stopping Perms? How a Haircut Alone Can Create Volume and Movement I think there are generally two types of people who get perms. The first group enjoys perms as a fashion choice or as part of current trends. The second group wants things like: “More volume at the top” “More movement in the hair” “Less flat-looking hair” and gets a perm for those reasons. Of course, neither approach is wrong. However, if you fall into the second group, it may be worth asking yourself whether a perm is really necessary. In many cases, a haircut alone can achieve the result you are looking for. You May Not Want […]

How Often Should You Get a Haircut? A Hairdresser’s Thoughts on the Best Timing Let’s talk about how often you should get a haircut. Most people understand that the ideal timing is different for short hair and long hair, but many still wonder what the best schedule is for their own hair. For many people, it is usually when they start feeling: “My hair is getting too heavy.” “It’s becoming harder to style.” “Something just doesn’t feel quite right anymore.” That is often the point when they decide to visit a hair salon. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. However, if we look purely at hair design from […]

A Lion That Wants to Be a Zebra. A Zebra That Wants to Be a Lion. When I was working as a hairdresser in London, I met people from many different countries. There is something I noticed during that time. Many people seemed to focus less on “hiding their flaws” and more on “making the most of their individuality.” Their hair texture, face shape, head shape. Of course, everyone has something they feel self-conscious about. But rather than focusing only on eliminating those things, many people seemed to value finding ways to make the most of the good qualities they already had. On the other hand, in Japan, I often […]