Our resident otaku signed up to be the Internet’s guinea pig…the first to document bleaching his transplanted hair.
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Looking for a new ‘do? Leave everything to the staff at Sorcier’s in Tokyo–they’ll know exactly what to do.
This salon worker is renowned for trimming hair into stylish bobs and short styles, but his miniature doll makeover is something special!
Want the Japanese Internet’s favorite hairstylist to transform your hairdo? Here’s how to make an appointment.
Mr. Sato takes the plunge and follows the promise of a super-cheap haircut into the unknown.
Conveniently located Akihabara salon offers wide range of anime-style colorings, keeps otaku looking good while shopping for merch.
If you’re thinking of making Fluffy contribute more around the house, then we’ve found the perfect way to jump-start his career as a working feline.
Getting a haircut in another country – in a foreign language – can be a daunting experience. We’ve all heard stories about that one unfortunate soul who, just wanting a trim, indicated a few centimetres between thumb and forefinger, only for the hairdresser to think that was how much they wanted to remain on their head and start lopping off hair left, right and centre.
Japan being Japan, of course there are a few surprising and funny things they do at salons that are different from back home too! But with some simple words and phrases under your belt, you can visit a Japanese hair salon with confidence. Join us after the jump for a guide to surviving – and hopefully enjoying – a haircut in Japan!
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