Living in Japan

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 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.

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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?

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Kérastase Chronologiste vs. Other Hair Oils: An Honest Comparison from a Tokyo Hairstylist

How does Kérastase Chronologiste Huile compare to other popular hair oils? Tokyo hairstylist Kenji — who uses it in every salon session — compares it honestly against Moroccanoil, Olaplex, TSUBAKI, and standard drugstore oils. Which is worth the price?

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Kérastase Chronologiste Review: The Complete Guide to the Black Bottle Collection

Kérastase Chronologiste is the brand's most prestigious anti-aging hair line. Tokyo hairstylist Kenji — who uses the Huile Chronologiste oil in every salon session — gives his complete assessment of each product, who needs it, and how to build the right routine.

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Hair Straightening Gone Wrong: What Caused It and What to Do Next

Bad straightening results are almost always caused by one of five specific mistakes. Tokyo hairstylist Kenji explains what went wrong, what to do about it, and how to avoid it next time.

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Best Hair Oil After Japanese Hair Straightening: What to Use and When

Tokyo hairstylist Kenji explains why hair oil is essential after straightening — what it does, which one he recommends, and exactly how to apply it for the best results.

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Amatora Mezzoforte Review: The Shampoo I Recommend for Fine Hair After Straightening

Tokyo hairstylist Kenji reviews Amatora Mezzoforte — the shampoo he recommends for fine or soft hair after straightening. What the hematin formula does, realistic results, and who it's right for.

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Bioprogramming Repronizer 4D Plus Review: The Hair Dryer a Tokyo Stylist Recommends for Home Use

Your blowdryer is the most-used heat tool on your hair. Tokyo hairstylist Kenji explains what to look for in a dryer for straightened or color-treated hair — and which one he uses in the salon.

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Kérastase Huile Chronologiste: Why I Use This Hair Oil Professionally

Honest review from Tokyo hairstylist Kenji — heat protection, frizz control, and shine for post-straightening hair in Japan's humidity.

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