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Almost same here. It's $24 now and used to be $16 just a few years ago before the pandemic. But like I said, coupons come up on FB for $15 so I wait for those. And like salyavin says it's just a cut, no shampoo or anything. They'll put in mousse or gel if you ask them but I go home immediately to rinse out the little hairs before they fall into my collar and prickle my neck.
The place I want to in Japan 30 year ago was great. It was a school for haircutting and I think it was Y1500 or less which included a pre-wash, cut and then a post-wash. Plus the way they wash the hair includes a scalp massage.
 
Four years ago, the cost of a haircut in Tokyo was 4,100 yen. Currently, in a rural area of Fukuoka, a haircut including shaving and facial shaving costs 2,500 yen. At barbershops in Fukuoka, you also get a bottle of juice after your haircut.
 
Used to be one would go to the barber for a straight razor shave and a haircut.
 
While this may be a bit of a detour from the main topic of tipping, I'd like to provide an explanation of the difference between barbers and hairdressers in Japan.
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The Difference Between a Barber and a Hairdresser (Cosmetologist)

In Japan and many other countries, barbers and hairdressers (also called cosmetologists) have different roles, training, and legal definitions.

1. Purpose and Focus

  • Barber:
    A barber mainly focuses on cutting men's hair, shaving facial hair, and providing grooming services. Their work is usually aimed at keeping the head and face clean and neat.
  • Hairdresser (Cosmetologist):
    A hairdresser or cosmetologist is more focused on beautifying a person's appearance, including hair styling, perms, hair coloring, makeup, and updos for special occasions.

2. Services Provided

ServiceBarberHairdresser
Haircut
Shaving / Facial Hair Grooming (except under limited conditions)
Perms / Hair Coloring (limited)
Makeup & Cosmetics
Styling Long Hair (Updos)
Note: In Japan, only licensed barbers can perform straight razor shaving unless a hairdresser has completed a special shaving course for cosmetic purposes.
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3. Licensing and Education

  • Barbers must attend a barber school and pass a national barber license exam.
  • Hairdressers must attend a beauty school and pass a national cosmetologist license exam.
These are separate national qualifications in Japan and cannot be substituted for each other.

4. Client Base

  • Barbers: Mostly male clients, short haircuts, and traditional grooming.
  • Hairdressers: Female and male clients, a wider range of beauty and styling services.

5. Typical Appearance

  • Barbershops: Often have the classic red, blue, and white barber pole, with a more traditional interior.
  • Beauty Salons: Tend to have a more modern or stylish design focused on comfort and aesthetics.

Summary

FeatureBarberHairdresser / Cosmetologist
Main RoleGrooming (especially men)Beauty and styling
Shaving (except limited cases)
Makeup / Updos
TrainingBarber schoolBeauty school
LicenseBarber licenseBeauty license
 
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