Living in Japan Japanese Person with Curly Hair: Why It’s Rare and What It Means
Curly hair is genuinely uncommon among Japanese people — and understanding why tells you something important about why g...
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Living in Japan 
Client Stories Hair Salon for Foreigners in Japan: What to Expect and How to Find the Right One
Going to a hair salon in Japan as a foreigner is a different experience from what most expats are used to — and not alwa...
Client Stories What 30,000 Clients Taught Me About Hair: Lessons from 23 Years in Tokyo
After 23 years and over 30,000 salon sessions in Tokyo, certain patterns emerge. Tokyo hairstylist Kenji shares the most important things he's learned about hair, home care, and what actually makes the difference.
Client Stories Is Curly Hair Common in Japan? What Foreigners Should Know
Curly hair is rare in Japan — which creates real challenges for foreigners. Tokyo hairstylist Kenji explains why Japanese salons struggle with curly hair and how to find one that actually understands yours.
Client Stories Hair Salon Etiquette in Japan: What Every Foreigner Should Know Before They Book
Japanese hair salons operate differently from what most foreigners are used to. Here's what to expect, what's considered polite, what surprises people, and how to get the most out of your appointment.
Client Stories What to Say at a Japanese Hair Salon: The Exact Phrases That Actually Work
Not sure how to communicate what you want at a Japanese hair salon? Tokyo hairstylist Kenji gives you the exact phrases — in English, Japanese, and how to show them — that get you the result you actually asked for.
Client Stories Finding a Hair Salon in Tokyo or Yokohama as a Foreigner: The Honest Guide to Getting It Right
Getting your hair done in Japan as a foreigner is harder than it should be. Language barriers, hair type mismatches, unexpected results — here's exactly what's going wrong, and how to find a salon in Tokyo or Yokohama that actually delivers what you asked for.
Client Stories Finding a Hair Salon in Tokyo and Yokohama for Foreigners
If you've lived in Tokyo or Yokohama as a foreigner, you've probably had at least one bad salon experience. This guide covers everything — how to find an English-speaking stylist, what to expect, what questions to ask, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
Client Stories Hair Straightening in Japan for Asian Expats: What’s Different, What Works, and What to Watch Out For
You're Asian, you live in Japan, and you're looking for hair straightening that actually works for your hair type. Here's what you need to know — including why "Asian hair" isn't one thing, and how to find a stylist who understands the difference.
Client Stories Can You Get Hair Straightening and Color in the Same Session? (An Honest Answer from a Tokyo Stylist)
One of the most common questions I get from clients across Asia: can straightening and color be done on the same day? The short answer is yes — but the details matter. Here's exactly what's possible, what isn't, and why.