For Those Who Find It Hard to Say, “Could You Cut a Little More?” After your haircut is finished at the salon. You look in the mirror and think, “I’d like this part a little shorter.” “My bangs still feel a bit off.” “Something just doesn’t feel quite right.” Have you ever felt that way? But many people find it difficult to say those words out loud. The salon looks busy, and you start thinking, “Am I making more work for them?” “What if they get annoyed?” Those feelings are completely understandable. I understand that feeling very well myself. That’s why I try to create an atmosphere where clients feel […]

Choosing a Hair Salon in an Era When AI-Generated Hairstyles Are Becoming Indistinguishable from Real Ones Please take a look at the photo used in this blog post. Do you think this hairstyle is real? It was actually created by AI. A few years ago, most people would have assumed without hesitation that it was a real photograph. But things are different now. AI has advanced to the point where it can create images that are almost impossible to distinguish from real photos. For better or worse, the beauty industry is no exception. In the past, photos used on salon websites and advertisements were typically created using real models. Salons […]

Should You Wash Your Hair Before Going to a Salon? What a Hairdresser Wants to See Is the Real You When the day of your salon appointment comes around, “Should I wash my hair before I go?” “Should I style it properly so I don’t seem rude?” “Should I make sure my makeup looks perfect?” Some people may wonder about these things. The answer is simple: you don’t need to do anything special just because you’re coming to the salon. In fact, I would rather see you exactly as you are on a normal day. Your Everyday Look Is the Most Valuable Information A hairdresser’s job is not just about […]

Is There a Way to Make Only Your Hair Healthy? When you start to notice gray hair or thinning hair, “A shampoo that helps prevent gray hair” “A tonic for thinning hair” “A hair treatment that makes your hair look younger” are the kinds of things many people begin searching for. Of course, there is nothing wrong with using high-quality shampoos, tonics, or hair treatments. However, I personally don’t believe there is a way to make only your hair healthy. Because hair is part of the body. In traditional Eastern medicine, hair is referred to as “Ketsuyo” (Blood Surplus). The term literally means “the surplus of blood.” In other words, […]

What Creates Dimension in a Hairstyle? Why Black Hair Can Look Flat The same length. The same hair texture. The same amount of hair. And yet, “For some reason, that person looks more stylish.” “This hairstyle seems to have more dimension.” Have you ever felt that way? Especially if you have straight black hair, you may feel that it somehow looks flat, or that it lacks movement. Perms and styling can certainly create dimension. They are one way to add movement to the hair. However, there is actually another way to make hair look more three-dimensional besides using a perm. That is, creating shadows. Hair Dimension Is Actually Created by […]

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. […]