For Expats in Japan

How Long Does Japanese Hair Straightening Last? Honest Answer From a Stylist

This is one of the most common questions I get before a first appointment. The answer has two parts — and understanding ...
For Expats in Japan

Tokyo Hairstylist Recommended Products: What I Actually Use in My Salon Every Day

These are the products I reach for every single working day in my Ginza salon. Not sponsored recommendations — the thing...
For Expats in Japan

Japanese Hair Straightening vs Brazilian Blowout: Which Is Better for Tokyo?

Both treatments promise smooth, manageable hair. Both are available in Japan. But for clients living in Tokyo — where hu...
For Expats in Japan

KINUJO vs ReFa Hair Dryer: Which Is Better for Frizzy Hair in Japan?

KINUJO and ReFa are two of the most compared premium hair dryers in Japan. Both target the same premium buyer, both prom...
For Expats in Japan

Best Shampoo for Southeast Asian Hair in Japan: Hairstylist Recommendations

Southeast Asian hair — thick, dense, naturally high-shine, with a tendency toward wave or frizz in high humidity — has s...
For Expats in Japan

Best Hair Oil for Tokyo Humidity: What a Ginza Hairstylist Uses Every Day

I blowdry 5–10 clients every working day in Tokyo. Before every blowdry, I apply a heat protection oil. Over 23 years, I...
For Expats in Japan

Best Shampoo After Japanese Hair Straightening: What Actually Works (Tested on 1,000+ Clients)

I do hair straightening treatments every working day. After each appointment, I tell every client the same thing: the sh...
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How to Book with Kenji: Step-by-Step Appointment Guide (English Available)

This is the complete guide to booking an appointment at Kenji Hair Studio — what to do before contacting me, what inform...
For Expats in Japan

KINUJO Hair Dryer Review: Honest Assessment for Expats in Japan

KINUJO (絹女) is Japan's most talked-about premium hair dryer brand among expats — and for good reason. Here's the honest ...
For Expats in Japan

Bioprogramming Repronizer 4D Plus: Honest Review After 3 Years of Daily Salon Use

I bought my first Repronizer in 2021. I've used it in my salon every single working day since. After three years and tho...