Kazumi Munakata, 42 years old, is a mother of 4 years and 8 years old boys.

“Our boys are very active and noisy. I do not have a time to relax.” Kazumi smiled.

Her hairstylist, Mr. Ohno opened his hair salon near Kazumi’s house in Setagaya, Tokyo, a year ago. Since then, Kazumi has been going to his salon to take care of her hairstyle.

“I wish I could go to his salon more often, but so far I can only go every 3 months. Therefore, I ask Mr. Ohno for a style I can keep sleek for a long time.” Kazumi said.

Kazumi’s hair is very thin and soft, so it is difficult to get hair volume. Also her hair is not shinny. To solve her problems, Mr. Ohno proposed a new style “Autumn curly and shinny hairstyle.”

Around her face, Mr. Ohno used layered cut to make it neat and tidy, with lesser layers in the back. He cut bang on aslant, and slightly used slice cut for the end of her hair.

“Her new hairstyle has volume, looks soft, fluffy and  feminine. I also kept the length which she can easily tide up since she is still busy with taking care of children.”

Mr. Ohno created a style which meets Kazumi’s life style.

“I am very satisfied with my new style. It looks elegant. Although my everyday life is very busy, I feel like I need to take more time for myself to relax and enjoy my life.” Kazumi said.

“Mr. Ohno is my best hairstylist. He has a nice and gentle character, and of course he is a high skilled hairstylist. I can trust him and his work.” Kazumi said.

For UNIQUE PIECE generation, especially for busy mothers taking care of children, having a good hair salon near home is a chance, especially if it is a good one like hers.

Hair salon: Desart

Hair stylist: Kazuya Ohno

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Photo by Akio Nakamura

Text by Hanako Maruyama