The mirror at home and the lighting at work may show your haircut differently. Bring a normal workday photograph if that is where the style feels wrong, and describe the feature you notice.

What to discuss

Identify whether the concern is visible scalp, shine or the silhouette. Avoid judging only from a close-up taken at an unusual angle. Ask your barber to compare the normal front and side views and discuss which elements come from length, arrangement or product finish.

Plan your appointment

A perm should not be treated as an automatic answer to every lighting concern. It can be considered for a specific movement goal, subject to assessment. Start with the practical observation and ask what change would address it without assuming that a hairstyle can look identical under every light.

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Style created by our team in Japan. Style reference only; the photograph does not identify a particular perm technique.