Coordinating a dryer and a brush can feel awkward when you move from one side of the head to the other. If you switch hands or lose track of the direction, tell your barber during the demonstration. The difficulty may be in the sequence rather than the hairstyle itself.

A practical question to answer before the service

Ask to practise the movement with the equipment switched off before trying it as part of your normal routine. Follow the tool instructions and use comfortable settings when you begin. You can also ask whether a simpler hand position would suit your preferred finish. A practical lesson should help you understand the movement you can manage, rather than expect you to copy a professional's coordination immediately.

Bring one or two reference photos and explain what is difficult on a normal workday: straight hair that does not move, sides that expand, a flat top, a fringe that will not flow, or a routine that takes too long. A useful consultation connects the visible shape to the time, tools and products you actually use.

Service and booking guide

The Signature Grooming Course is AUD150, with a first-visit price of AUD120. It includes consultation, haircut, shampoo and scalp cleanse, hot towel, Japanese facial shaving, shoulder and neck massage, and styling. Haircut pricing does not change by hairstyle; detailed clipper line art may cost extra.

For a Sydney CBD appointment, allow enough time to reach Suite 5 on Level 1 of the Dymocks Building, 428 George Street. The location is convenient for people planning a visit around Town Hall, George Street or the central business district, but use the complete suite and floor details rather than relying only on a “near me” result.

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 or a Sydney client.