Japanese Haircuts for Non-Japanese People
Monday, November, 05, 2012
So I have been living in Japan for over five years, and naturally that means I have gotten a lot of haircuts over my time. I was starting to look pretty shaggy so I decided to get my first haircut in Yokohama. Even in a big city like Yokohama they still get nervous when I walk in because they don’t know if I will be able to understand them. Furthermore, I don’t think they are comfortable cutting my hair since my features aren’t like a Japanese person’s. But to be honest, I really don’t care what my hair looks like as long as it is out of my face and somewhat even.
Actually, I like getting my haircut in Japan. I never have to worry about tipping at the end. Japanese barbers always try their best to accommodate what I want, even if they don’t get it perfect. And while hair salon prices can be a little excessive, you always get a nice massage at the end. They also do little things like cleaning your ears or using a straight razor for your sideburns. These are things I like.
That said, I may think twice about leaving my hair completely to the will of my barber. I look like a bullet!
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