The nape perimeter can turn inward towards the centre or remain broader towards its lower edge. These shapes may look similar from the front but quite different from behind. A request for a neat neckline does not specify which one you prefer.

Ask your barber to show the proposed lower outline before refining it. Explain whether the width should follow your natural hairline or form a more deliberate geometric shape. The hair above that boundary also matters, because it determines how the outline connects to the back. A Japanese barber consultation in Sydney CBD can include this rear-view decision so the haircut feels considered from every direction, not just the mirror in front.

Plan your visit

Discuss your preferences with Ryunosuke Kano at HIROGINZA PREMIUM BARBER SYDNEY DYMOCKS, Suite 5, Level 1, Dymocks Building, 428 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Confirm the services and appointment details when booking.

Style created by our team in Japan. Hairstyle reference image.