A side sweep can leave one front corner visible while covering the other. That asymmetry changes the frame around the forehead and should be part of the haircut design. Reducing both corners equally may remove the feature that made the reference appealing.
What to discuss with your barber
Ask your barber which corner will remain exposed and how the opposite side connects into the longer sweep. A straight-on mirror helps establish width, while a slight turn reveals depth. For a business haircut in Sydney CBD, discussing the uncovered corner gives a precise way to retain structure without making the whole front more severe. The two sides can have different roles within one coherent shape.
Plan your Sydney CBD appointment
The Signature Grooming Course is AUD150, with a first-visit option at AUD120. It includes consultation, haircut, shampoo, hot towel, Japanese facial shaving, shoulder and neck massage, and styling. Confirm additions and the total before booking. For straight, coarse or dense hair that resists movement, ask whether an iron perm is suitable. Perm courses start at AUD250 including haircut and shaving. Iron perms are not recommended on bleached hair; other perm techniques should be confirmed at consultation.
Written by Ryunosuke Kano, HIROGINZA Sydney.
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Style created by our team in Japan. Style reference only; the photograph does not identify a particular perm technique.
