A precise consultation does not need to become a long lesson in haircut terminology. One clear explanation of where length is retained and how two sections meet can be enough to resolve an important choice. More jargon does not automatically mean more clarity.
What to discuss with your barber
This applies to comparisons between Japanese and Western barbering. If a technical word is unfamiliar, ask the barber to point to the corresponding shape in the mirror. You can then confirm whether that visible result matches your intention. A useful conversation leaves you understanding the proposed change, even if you never remember the method's name. The standard is shared understanding of the design rather than the amount of specialised language used.
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.
Written by Ryunosuke Kano, HIROGINZA Sydney.
Visit HIROGINZA PREMIUM BARBER SYDNEY DYMOCKS at Suite 5, Level 1, Dymocks Building, 428 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. View current appointment availability and confirm your service.
Style created by our team in Japan. Style reference only; the photograph does not identify a particular perm technique.
