Living 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...
Living in Japan
Living in Japan 
Living 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.
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.
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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.
Living in Japan How to Book a Hair Salon in Japan as a Foreigner: Complete 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.
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.
Hair Care Tips The 3 Best Hair Dryers for Expats in Japan: A Tokyo Hairstylist’s Honest Rankings (2026)
After 23 years in Tokyo salons, Kenji ranks the 3 best hair dryers for expats — Bioprogramming Repronizer 4D Plus, Dyson Supersonic, and Panasonic nanoe. Which one is actually worth buying in Japan?