Why Your Hair Can Feel Shorter Than Expected After a Haircut After getting a haircut, “It feels shorter than I expected.” Many people have experienced this feeling. But is the reason really the actual length of your hair? After many years of working as a hairdresser, I’ve found that factors other than length often have a much bigger impact. Hair Can Look Shorter Because It Feels Lighter For example, even if the length stays exactly the same, removing a large amount of hair with thinning scissors can make the hair appear lighter. When the ends move more freely and more of the neck and face become visible, the hair can […]

Don’t Pull Out Gray Hair. A Natural Gray Hair Solution Through Haircutting. When people find gray hair, many feel tempted to pull it out. However, I do not recommend pulling out gray hair. In the salon, clients sometimes say, “This one gray hair bothers me. Could you pull it out?” In those cases, instead of pulling it out, I suggest cutting it short from the root when necessary. Gray Hair Can Sometimes Change Depending on the Condition of the Body Recent research has reported that some gray hair may regain pigment when the condition of the body improves. Of course, not all gray hair returns to its original color. Age […]

A Haircut That Looks Great in Just 3 Minutes Every Morning. What Really Matters Is What Happens After You Leave the Salon. “My hair looks amazing when I leave the salon, but I can never recreate it myself.” Have you ever felt that way? At the salon, it’s relatively easy to create a beautiful finish with a blow dryer, flat iron, and styling products. But what really matters is the next day—and every day after that. Even on busy mornings, your hair should come together quickly and still look stylish, flattering, and natural. That’s the kind of haircut I strive to create. Three Minutes Every Morning Can Define the Value […]

Does Spending More Time at the Salon Mean Better Service? What Truly Creates Customer Satisfaction At a hair salon, some people feel that they received careful service because their appointment took a long time, while others leave completely satisfied even though the service finished sooner than expected. So, what truly defines great service? I believe it means providing exactly what the client wants—and only as much as they need. Focus on What Matters Most, Not on Spending More Time Hairdressing is a skilled profession. Because of that, it’s natural for hairstylists to want to perfect every small detail. Of course, spending time carefully refining the areas that concern the client […]

Why Choose a Hairdresser Who Specializes in Haircuts? Expertise Matters More Than Doing Everything When you’re looking for a hair salon, “We offer haircuts, coloring, perms, straightening, hairstyling, and makeup.” is something you often see. Of course, there is nothing wrong with that. However, I have a slightly different way of thinking. “I’m good at this” is often more reassuring than “I can do everything” Imagine you need surgery for a serious illness. Would you feel more comfortable with a doctor who says, “I treat eyes, skin, internal medicine, and perform surgery.” or one who says, “I specialize in this type of surgery.” Many people would choose the specialist. Medicine […]

Thinking About Stopping Japanese Hair Straightening? How a Haircut Can Enhance Your Natural Curls You want to stop straightening your hair. But you’re worried that your natural curls will become difficult to manage. Many people who regularly get Japanese hair straightening treatments feel that: “The maintenance is exhausting.” “It takes too much time and money.” “As soon as the roots grow out, it’s noticeable.” If this sounds familiar, you’re certainly not alone. The good news is that you don’t have to stop Japanese hair straightening all at once. The important thing is to gradually move toward embracing your natural hair in a way that suits your own hair texture. In […]

How to Find a Hairstyle That Suits You: A Simple Way to Choose a Flattering Look “I don’t know what hairstyle suits me.” Many people have felt this way at least once when visiting a hair salon. Social media is full of beautiful hairstyles, but copying one exactly does not always give you the same result. That’s because everyone has different hair texture, face shape, bone structure, and natural features. So, how can you choose a hairstyle that is likely to suit you? I’d like to share the way I think about this during consultations with my clients. Value Both the Parts You Like and the Parts You Want to […]

I Believe the Most Important Thing When Choosing a Hairdresser Is the Person, Not Just the Skill. When choosing a hair salon, what matters most to you? Is it the price? The technical skill? The location? The reviews, facilities, or the shampoo and treatments they use? All of these are important. But I believe that, in the end, the most important factor is the person. People Choose Places Because of the Person This is not only true for hair salons. Supermarkets, bakeries, doctors, dentists, car dealerships, and pharmacies. There are many places we visit again and again in our daily lives. Of course, price, quality, and convenience all matter. But […]

Why Layered Haircuts Are Recommended for Curly Hair and Wavy Hair Many people with curly hair, wavy hair, or natural texture may feel that: “The curls are stronger only at the ends.” “The top of the hair looks flat.” “The roots look almost straight.” This is not unusual. It is a common hair condition, whether the texture is natural or created with a perm. Why Curls Can Become Stronger Only at the Ends One of the reasons is the weight of the hair. The longer the hair becomes, the more gravity pulls the hair downward, and the weight of the hair can stretch the roots. As a result, the roots […]

Where Should a Hairdresser Start Cutting? An Important Detail That Affects Client Satisfaction When you get your hair cut at a hair salon, “I am concerned about my fringe.” “I want to improve the roundness at the back.” “I am concerned about the width on the sides.” In this way, the part of the hair that concerns each person the most is different. Whether the hairdresser understands “which part concerns you the most” can greatly affect your satisfaction with the final result. Start by understanding the area the client is most concerned about When looking at a hairstyle, there are many different angles, such as the front, sides, back, and […]