Touchability can mean different things. You might want to push your hair away from your face and have it fall loosely back, or you might want it to remain exactly where your fingers leave it. Explain which movement you expect after the finished style is touched.

What to discuss with your barber

This is a useful way to discuss Japanese and Western finishing approaches without relying on stereotypes about strict or relaxed styles. Ask your barber to demonstrate the movement and show what happens afterwards. The response of the hair gives both of you a shared example. You can then discuss whether the product, drying method or amount of separation should change to match the way you want to wear it.

Plan your Sydney CBD appointment

The Signature Grooming Course is AUD150, with a first-visit option at AUD120. It includes consultation, haircut, shampoo, hot towel, Japanese facial shaving, shoulder and neck massage, and styling. Confirm additions and the total before booking.

Written by Ryunosuke Kano, HIROGINZA Sydney.

Visit HIROGINZA PREMIUM BARBER SYDNEY DYMOCKS at Suite 5, Level 1, Dymocks Building, 428 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. View current appointment availability and confirm your service.

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