A long list of styling instructions can be difficult to use when you are standing at your own mirror. When selecting a barber near Martin Place, ask what the first step would be after your normal wash. A clear beginning makes the rest of the advice easier to follow.

What to discuss with your barber

Listen for a practical action rather than a general instruction to add volume or make it neat. It might involve removing moisture, establishing a direction or preparing one section before another. Ask why that step comes first. Understanding the order helps you recover when something looks different at home. You are comparing how well the barber explains a process, alongside the appearance of the finished haircut.

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 Rika 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.