July 19, 2009- Here we are in outer Harajuku at Earth salon and make up. Today, we get haircuts. It was a very good experience. While getting my hair washed, the staff put a towel over my lap to keep me warm and dry. A piece of tissue paper was placed over my eyes while I received a scalp massage and wash. It was so relaxing, I almost fell asleep. At first I was apprehensive about getting my hair cut in a foreign country until I found out how rigorous their training is. They start off as assistants who sweep and then practice on wigs. Then they move to cutting hair and only become true stylists when their mentors deem them so. This could take more than 2 years. It was apparent that the staff had different levels of stylists. One washed my hair. Another cut my hair with scissors not a razor. The first person came back to blow dry and the one who cut my hair styled it. The great customer service was appreciated. I like how they placed my bag in a locker and were so friendly. 
I'm glad we got our hair cut in Harajuku! I also liked how they put our belongings in a locker rather than us having to leave it on our laps or on the ground. Oh, and don't worry, I almost fell asleep too because I was so relaxed. hehe
ReplyDeleteHow come massages don't come standard with a hair cut in Hawai`i? Maybe we should start a business similar to Earth Hair & Make. Hint, hint!
The service sure was great! I liked how we were taken upstairs instead of staying downstairs with all the "normal" customers. They made us feel like we were V.I.P's or something. LOL, I think all of us almost fell asleep from the relaxing massages.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how long it takes hair stylists in America to do their training? When you think about it, the cutting techniques hair stylists use here seem to be quick and choppy, whereas the stylists we had in Japan used precision and skill.