An uncombed appearance may still begin with deliberate direction during drying. If that is the look you like, explain which signs of combing you want to avoid, such as closely arranged lines or a strong division. Do not assume the barber will interpret uncombed as untouched.

A practical question to answer before the service

Japanese and Western barbering both include styles that balance preparation with a loose final surface. Ask how the example moves from one stage to the other. You can then decide whether to use a comb temporarily or rely on a different method. Understanding the process helps you reproduce the impression you want, rather than simply removing a tool and wondering why the result no longer resembles the reference.

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.

HIROGINZA PREMIUM BARBER SYDNEY DYMOCKS is at Suite 5, Level 1, Dymocks Building, 428 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. State the finish you want and any chemical history before the service begins.

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 or a Sydney client.