- 21 May 2003
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I'm sure glad I don't have to shave my legs or armpits.
News Gyukatsu Motomura chain instals tip boxes in response to inbound tourism
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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.
- 18 Jan 2005
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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.
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I think he needs to 'manscape' his 'mune', too!
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Friendly people 
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I'd never let anyone within 1 metre of my neck with one of those!
- 18 Jan 2005
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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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In Japan and many other countries, barbers and hairdressers (also called cosmetologists) have different roles, training, and legal definitions.
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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
| Service | Barber | Hairdresser |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut |  | |
| Shaving / Facial Hair Grooming | |  (except under limited conditions) |
| Perms / Hair Coloring | (limited) | |
| Makeup & Cosmetics | | |
| Styling Long Hair (Updos) | | |
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.
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
| Feature | Barber | Hairdresser / Cosmetologist |
|---|---|---|
| Main Role | Grooming (especially men) | Beauty and styling |
| Shaving | | (except limited cases) |
| Makeup / Updos | | |
| Training | Barber school | Beauty school |
| License | Barber license | Beauty license |
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I went to a barber in Japan once who used the straight razor for the haircut. No scissors. It was quite impressive. And all the more exciting since I was putting my life on the line.
