Some hairstyles deliberately retain more hair on one side of the front. If you like that asymmetry, show it clearly so it is not mistaken for an area you want shortened to match.

What to discuss

Ask how the longer temple area connects to the fringe and side. Check the style in a normal front view as well as a profile. Explain whether you like the asymmetry itself or simply the direction in which the reference is combed.

Plan your appointment

If you also want a perm, discuss how movement would affect the retained section. A style should not depend on an unexplained difference that you cannot arrange at home. Ask for a finishing demonstration and agree on the details you want preserved at the next haircut, rather than assuming every tidy-up means making both sides identical.

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