A haircut can tidy a longer style while preserving the ability to tie it back, but that priority must be clear before cutting begins. Show the actual tie position you use.

What to discuss

Identify which front and side sections reach the tie and which already fall loose. Ask the barber to explain any proposed shortening around the face before it happens. A photograph of loose hair may not show the functional length you need for work or exercise.

Plan your appointment

Discuss how you wear the hair most days, including whether it is tied loosely or kept off your face. If you also want movement from a perm, ask how the proposed shape works both loose and tied. Neither a reference photo nor a service label establishes suitability for every length.

Signature Grooming is AUD150, with a first-visit option at AUD120. Confirm any additional services and the total before booking. 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.