For Expats in Japan

For Expats in Japan

Indian Hair in Tokyo: Japanese Straightening for South Asian Expats

My hair was manageable in Mumbai. Impossible in Tokyo.This is one of the most common things I hear from South Asian clie...
For Expats in Japan

Frizzy Hair After Moving to Japan: Why It Happens and 3 Things That Actually Help

You moved to Japan. Your hair — which you'd figured out over years — suddenly started behaving in ways you didn't recogn...
For Expats in Japan

Before and After: Frizzy, Humidity-Damaged Hair in Tokyo — What Changed

Your hair looks fine at home — then Tokyo humidity hits you the second you step outside. This is one of the most common ...
Client Stories

Best Hair Salon in Tokyo for Mixed Hair: What to Look For

Mixed heritage hair is one of the most technically demanding hair types to work with well — and one of the most underser...
Client Stories

Why Does My Hair Frizz in Japan? The Humidity Problem Explained

If you recently moved to Japan, you may have noticed something frustrating: your hair looks fine at home — but the momen...
Client Stories

Getting a Haircut in Japan as a Foreigner: Exact Phrases That Work

Getting a haircut in Japan without speaking Japanese doesn't have to result in disappointment. The problem usually isn't...
For Expats in Japan

Hair Straightening for Damaged Hair: What’s Possible and What Isn’t

One of the most common questions before appointments: "My hair is damaged — can I still get straightening?" The answer d...
Client Stories

Japanese Hair Straightening: The Complete Guide (2026)

Japanese hair straightening is one of the most effective permanent hair smoothing treatments available anywhere in the w...
For Expats in Japan

Dyson Supersonic Review: Is It Worth It for Life in Japan?

The Dyson Supersonic is the most globally recognized premium hair dryer — and for good reason. But is it the right choic...
For Expats in Japan

SBCP Raw Mineral Shampoo Review: The Honest Assessment from a Tokyo Hairstylist

I recommend SBCP Raw Mineral Shampoo to more clients than any other shampoo. This review explains why — and is honest ab...