A fringe that points forward or a side section that grows outwards can make a reference hairstyle difficult to copy. A perm may help with the way suitable hair sits, but it does not move the place or direction from which new hair grows.

Separate the roots from the finished shape

Show Ryunosuke or Rika the area before it has been forced into place with product. Explain whether the difficulty is at the root, through the length or at the ends. An outward-growing side and an unruly fringe may require different decisions about length and shape. Cutting everything shorter is not automatically the best answer.

Ask what changes now and what returns with growth

A useful consultation explains the intended shape of the treated hair and what new growth may look like. Ask how the haircut will connect the treated section to the surrounding hair. This is particularly helpful for straight, dense hair that becomes wide at the sides, where the outline matters as much as visible curl.

Make a review plan

Use your next haircut to assess how the style behaves as it grows rather than expecting permanent control. Monthly haircut clients may discuss a perm every second visit, depending on condition and the result wanted. Iron perms are not recommended on bleached hair. Our Sydney perm course is from AUD250, including haircut and shaving; Ryunosuke and Rika will assess suitability and confirm the service available for your appointment.

Written by Ryunosuke 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.