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 […]

Why Keeping Your Head Cool and Feet Warm Helps Prevent Gray Hair and Thinning Hair Gray hair is genetic. Hair thinning is hereditary, so it can’t be helped. Even professional hairdressers sometimes think this way. However, that’s not entirely true, and there are many ways to prevent it. Of course, factors like genetics, age, constitution, and health do play a role. But there is a more fundamental idea, something I always share with every client. That is, keeping the head cool and the feet warm. This is what’s known as “Zukan Sokunetsu” (head cool, feet warm). A Concept Based on Eastern Medicine Keeping the head cool and the feet warm […]

Why Haircut Designs End Up Looking Similar to Those Around You When I’m out, I often find myself observing people. In Japan, I feel like there are a lot of similar hairstyles and fashion styles. That’s something I notice quite often. Since returning from London, I feel this even more strongly. This isn’t because 90% of people in Japan are the same, or because of a lack of personal taste, or because hairdressers lack skill. It’s not that simple. Today, I’d like to briefly talk about the “range of haircut design” from a practical, on-the-ground perspective. Why do haircut designs start to look similar? First, a basic premise. Most hairdressers […]

For Those Who Struggle to Get Volume in Their Hair: How Length Changes Manageability “I want my hair to look fluffy” “Even if I style it in the morning, it goes flat right away” These are very common concerns. There are various reasons for this, but one of them is that it is determined by the “length of the hair.” Volume Is Determined by “Shortness” The longer the hair gets, the more it is pulled down by its weight. On the other hand, the shorter it is, the lighter it becomes, and the easier it is to naturally lift. As a guideline, about 8 cm or less It depends on […]

What Makes a Great Haircut? A Style That’s Ready in 1 Minute and Changes Your Daily Life “I want to have my hair cut by a skilled hairstylist.” I think everyone feels this way. But what does “skilled” actually mean? From cutting the hair of tens of thousands of clients, I’ve come to realize that what hairstylists consider “skilled” and what clients feel is “skilled” are slightly different. A Great Haircut Is Not Just About How It Looks In general, what professionals call a “good haircut” focuses on: Clean lines Well-balanced shape Being on trend These are, of course, important. But in everyday life, that alone isn’t enough. Because most […]

The Common Trait of “Refined People” Isn’t Just Their Hairstyle. The Real Point a Hairstylist Notices What makes “refined people” different? For some reason, they leave a lasting impression. As a hairstylist who observes people on a daily basis, there has always been one point that stood out to me. The True Nature of “Refined People” One day, I was walking through the city with a friend. “That person looks very refined.” When I looked, They weren’t flashy They weren’t following trends They didn’t have an exceptional body or style It was all very simple. So I asked, “Why do you think so?” The answer was surprisingly simple. “Because their […]