If you leave home before your hair is fully dry, tell your barber. A photograph of a carefully blow-dried finish may not describe the result of your normal routine.

What to discuss

Explain when product is applied and how the hair is directed before leaving. Ask which parts of the desired hairstyle depend on deliberate drying and whether a less structured finish would suit you better. Be specific about the trade-off you accept between control and convenience.

Plan your appointment

If you want a Japanese perm, discuss what it could contribute to the agreed shape and what would still need styling. Neither a perm nor a product should be promised to produce an identical salon finish under every drying condition. Choose the cut and movement around the routine you are willing to follow.

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.