I’m Taka, an international freelance hairdresser in Kagoshima City, Japan. My career is as follows. 2010- Omotesando, Tokyo, Japan 2018- London, UK 2023- Kagoshima, Japan This article is for people who are interested in hair perms or who like wavy or curly hair. Hair perms work for all races. However, as hair textures differ depending on race, we have summarized below some points to keep in mind when customers get perming. ①Soft, fine hair is sometimes difficult to perm, so the hairdresser’s experience and skills are more important. ②Perm hair lasts for 2 to 6 months. ③Cold perms are often used for short hair. Digital perms are often used for […]

A.Digital perm can be performed using gentle perm chemicals. Therefore, there is no big difference in damage compared to the condition of hair after a cold perm. The premise is that when you get perm, straighten, or color your hair, there will be some damage to your hair. However, the damage can be minimized by using the specific treatment method at the hair salon. In general, some people think that digital perms are more stressful on the hair than cold perms. However, this depends on the conditions.The reasons are summarized below. ①Digital perm uses heat and can be treated with gentle chemicals. ②It can apply different chemical’s lotion depending on […]

A. Taka has a total of 15 different sizes available. From hard perms such as twists and spirals to large Korean-style wave perms, we can accommodate all hairstyles, regardless of your generation or fashion. The cylindrical tool used exclusively for perms is called a rods (rollers). The smallest size is 6mm. The largest size is 30mm. Below is a summary of why Hairdresser Taka has 15 different types of rods. ①Taka can choose the size of the rod to suit all of the customer’s hair types. ②It can be adapted to any hairstyle. ③You can get a perm that minimizes damage to your scalp and hair without using strong perm […]

Out of the hundreds of products I’ve tried over the years, there’s one consistent standard I always follow when choosing what to use. That is:“Can I confidently recommend it to my family and loved ones?”That’s all that matters. Popular catchphrases like:• Silicone-free• Infused with XX ingredients• Designed for XX hair types—these are often marketing terms created to sell. They don’t always reflect what your hair or scalp truly needs. What I offer my clients isn’t something “special,” but rather something essential—fundamental care that anyone can easily make part of their daily routine. Whether in medicine or beauty, the basics matter most—like keeping your body warm or getting enough sleep.The same […]

At International Hairdresser TAKA, I do not charge any cancellation fees for changes or cancellations of your appointment. Whether it’s due to feeling unwell or an unexpected schedule change, it’s completely okay. Please feel free to contact me without hesitation. About My Service Style From consultation to shampoo, haircut, and styling, I personally handle every step of the process myself. To ensure enough time and personalized care for each guest, I accept only up to two clients per day with a relaxed schedule. Because of this, I kindly ask that you arrive on time, so as not to affect the next guest’s appointment. In rare cases where a guest fails […]

Discover the Beauty That’s Uniquely Yours — Not a Copy of Someone Else’s Introduction Located on the 4th floor of Amu Plaza, right next to Kagoshima-Chuo Station,I, Taka, work as a freelance hairdresser providing private, one-on-one sessions, limited to just two clients per day.While I speak both Japanese and English, I also use a translation app to communicate with clients from any background or language.If you’ve ever felt: I’ve carefully designed a calm and welcoming space so you can feel at ease from the moment you walk in. My Background 2010 – Tokyo, OmotesandoI started my career at PEEK-A-BOO, the salon founded by Fumio Kawashima, who inherited the techniques of […]