Looking Good

Dude

Shimokitazawa – Hair

At a typical Japanese hair salon you are confronted by an army of staff fawning over you like a movie star or minor member of the Royal Family. And instead of just getting on with the job, they wrap you up like a Victorian doll and subject you to endless interrogation about what you eat and don’t eat, where you’re from, the weather in Japan and your home country and other delightful topics. This might be great for some people, but if you just want to have your hair cut with no extra hassle, you should zero in on Dude. Located among the trendy lanes of Shimokitazawa, Dude is a salon with its priorities firmly in place. Friendly and efficient, the staff give both dudes and dudettes what they came for—the stylish haircut that suits them best. They also provide a totally relaxing atmosphere that leaves their customers in peace. So aim for a hassle-free life—and haircut—at Dude.

Special Offer

• Free consultation in English for Metropolis readers

2-26-10 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku
03-3468-9116
dude-hair@nifty.com
Wed & Fri 10am-7:30pm, Thu 10am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun & hols 10am-7pm, closed Mon-Tue
Nearest station: Shimokitazawa
www.dude.jp

Gold Salon

Azabu-Juban – Hair

Gold Salon’s team of hair stylists have spent years honing their skills under the direction of salon director Howard Regner and can work with all manner of hair types to provide the level of service their discerning clients demand. Over 98% of clientele, whom the salon calls “guests”, are foreign ex-pats. The team’s strength lies in the ability to communicate with clients to gain a thorough understanding of each individual’s desired look before picking up any tools. All staff adhere to the “Sticking to the Brief” policy, which means whatever the guest has said during the consultation stage will be followed to the letter. If your hair starts to behave in an unexpected way, your stylist will stop and consult with you again. All stylists are fluent in English. For Tokyo’s best crafted haircuts, beautiful, natural looking hair colors and the sleekest, smoothest Brazilian Keratin Treatments, the only choice is Gold.

Special Offers

6F, 4-1-9 Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku
03-6436-0228
Mon & Wed-Sat 10am-8pm, closed Tue & Sun
Nearest station: Azabu-Juban
www.goldsalontokyo.com

International Beauty

Akabanebashi – Esthetic

Where would you go to get a Brazilian wax or Brazilian keratin treatment? There are many choices, including Japanese salons and those run by expats. But if you wanted a steak dinner, you wouldn’t go to a sushi bar, you would go to a steak house. And for Brazilian treatments you should go to a true Brazilian salon with stylist trained in Brazil. Anyone can apply wax on your body or put Keratin in your hair, but the Brazilian is a special technique that leaves your skin feeling sexy and smooth. The staff at Estetica Brasil Beauty are fully trained in Brazil and keep up to date with all the new and improved techniques. Just remember: if it wasn’t for the Brazilian, we would all be hairy down there or walking around with razor cuts.

Special Offer

• Metropolis readers can bring this ad and receive 10% off Brazilian Keratin treatment or ¥1,000 off a Brazilian wax.

3A Sanki Bldg, 2-2-12 Azabudai, Minato-ku
Tel: 03-3505-2558
Open Tue-Sun 11am-8pm, closed Mon
Nearest station: Akabanebashi
www.esteticabrasilbeauty.com