A side-part hairstyle does not require a deliberately sharp visible line. Tell the barber whether you want the separation to look soft and movable or strongly defined.

What to discuss

Point to the part in your reference and ask which feature creates its appearance: the way the hair is arranged, a difference in length or a more deliberate line. Do not rely on a general request for a neat part if you would dislike a sharp division.

Plan your appointment

Discuss how you normally dry and comb the hair. If an iron perm is considered to support direction, explain that the goal is movement rather than a fixed-looking line. The technique should be selected after suitability is assessed, with current availability and the home routine clarified. Your preferred softness belongs in the original plan.

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.