For Expats in Japan

For Expats in Japan

How Often Should You Straighten Your Hair? A Realistic Guide

The answer depends almost entirely on your hair type, the strength of your natural curl or wave, and how your hair grows...
For Expats in Japan

Japanese Hair Straightening Aftercare: The Complete Guide to Long-Lasting Results

The most common reason hair straightening results don't last as long as they should isn't the treatment itself — it's wh...
For Expats in Japan

Hair Straightening Before and After: Real Results from a Tokyo Salon

What does Japanese hair straightening actually look like before and after? Tokyo hairstylist Kenji explains what realistic results look like on different hair types — and what you should expect from your appointment.
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Is Curly Hair Common in Japan? What Foreigners Need to 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.
For Expats in Japan

縮毛矯正は英語で何と言う?外国人に伝わるフレーズ15選+英語対応サロンの探し方【銀座・横浜】

縮毛矯正を英語で何と言う?外国人美容師との会話で使えるフレーズ集と英語単語一覧。英語対応サロンの探し方も解説します。
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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.
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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.
For Expats in Japan

How to Book a Hair Salon in Japan as a Foreigner: Step-by-Step Guide

Booking a hair salon in Japan without speaking Japanese is harder than it should be. This guide covers how to find the right salon, how to actually book it, and what to say in the consultation.
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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.
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Finding a Hair Salon in Tokyo and Yokohama as a Foreigner: The Complete Honest Guide

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.