[Easy Japanese - Beginner's Guide #23] Essential "Hair Salon and Personal Grooming" Phrases for Living in Japan
Keeping your hair neat and well-groomed is an important part of daily life and professional presentation in Japan. Whether you need a simple haircut, a color change, or a trim, visiting a local hair salon (美容院 / Biyōin or 床屋 / Tokoya) is straightforward once you know a few basic phrases.
Don't worry—you don't need difficult vocabulary. Let's learn the essential phrases for visiting a hair salon in Japan!
1. Booking and Entering the Salon (Yoyaku to Nyūten)
Most hair salons in Japan prefer or require advance reservations, which you can easily make online or through apps like Hot Pepper Beauty.
「予約をしています。」 (Yoyaku o shite imasu.) – I have a reservation.
「カットをお願いします。」 (Katto o onegai shimasu.) – A haircut, please.
「カットとシャンプーをお願いします。」 (Katto to shanpū o onegai shimasu.) – Haircut and shampoo, please.
💡 Tip: When you arrive, the staff will usually ask you to put your coat and bag in a locker and hand you a key. They may also ask if you want a magazine or a drink while you wait!
2. Explaining Your Hairstyle (Kamigata no Gochūmon)
Communicating how you want your hair cut is easy with simple sentences and pointing at reference photos on your smartphone.
「この写真のようにしてください。」 (Kono shashin no yō ni shite kudasai.) – Please make it look like this photo.
「全体的にすいてください。」 (Zentai-teki ni suite kudasai.) – Please thin it out all over.
「長さは変えずに、整えるだけお願いします。」 (Nagasa wa kaezu ni, totonoeru dake onegai shimasu.) – Please just trim it without changing the length.
💡 Tip: Showing a photo of your desired hairstyle on your phone is the universal language in Japanese salons. It prevents any misunderstandings and ensures you get exactly what you want!
3. Useful Phrases During the Treatment (Sejutsu-chū no Fureezu)
During your haircut or shampoo, the stylist might check on your comfort. Here are helpful phrases to respond or ask questions.
「もう少し短くしてください。」 (Mō sukoshi mijikaku shite kudasai.) – Please make it a little shorter.
「大丈夫です。」 (Daijōbu desu.) – It's fine / That's good.
「ありがとうございます。気に入りました。」 (Arigatō gozaimasu. Ki ni irimashita.) – Thank you. I like it.
💡 Tip: Japanese salons often include a relaxing shampoo and a brief head or neck massage as part of the service. If water splashes on your face, stylists will usually place a small cloth over your forehead.
Summary: Looking Sharp and Feeling Confident
A fresh haircut boosts your confidence for work and social life. Taking care of your personal grooming is a great way to feel at home in Japan.
"Xana Lab" is always here to support your daily life and work in Japan!
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