Back can mean straight away from the forehead, diagonally towards one side or loosely away from the eyes. When discussing a finish across Japanese and Western barbering terms, show the direction rather than relying on that one word. The difference can change the impression you are asking for.
A practical question to answer before the service
Use a hand gesture or ask the barber to demonstrate each possibility briefly. Then identify where you want the front to finish once it is released. This creates a visible reference you can use at home. You may find that the preferred look is neither a strict sweep backwards nor a completely loose arrangement, but a specific direction that had been hidden by an overly broad instruction.
Bring one or two reference photos and explain what is difficult on a normal workday: straight hair that does not move, sides that expand, a flat top, a fringe that will not flow, or a routine that takes too long. A useful consultation connects the visible shape to the time, tools and products you actually use.
Service and booking guide
The Signature Grooming Course is AUD150, with a first-visit price of AUD120. It includes consultation, haircut, shampoo and scalp cleanse, hot towel, Japanese facial shaving, shoulder and neck massage, and styling. Haircut pricing does not change by hairstyle; detailed clipper line art may cost extra.
HIROGINZA PREMIUM BARBER SYDNEY DYMOCKS is at Suite 5, Level 1, Dymocks Building, 428 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. State the finish you want and any chemical history before the service begins.
Written by Rika 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 or a Sydney client.
