Featured in SHISEIDO PROFESSIONAL’s SUBLIMIC Head Skin Care Interview Series

We are pleased to share that Nanae, a stylist at Ways TOKYO, has been featured in SHISEIDO PROFESSIONAL’s SUBLIMIC Head Skin Care interview series.

In this interview, she discusses the importance of scalp care, her approach to client consultations, and the role that healthy scalp conditions play in creating beautiful hair.

Beautiful Hair Starts with a Healthy Scalp

While most people focus on their hairstyle, the foundation of beautiful hair is a healthy scalp.

As we age and our lifestyles change, many people begin to experience concerns such as:

• Loss of volume

• Thinner hair

• Dryness or scalp irritation

At Ways TOKYO, we believe that great hair begins with understanding the condition of both the hair and the scalp. That is why we take a personalized approach, offering recommendations tailored to each client’s individual needs.

Head Skin Care Is an Investment in Your Future Hair

Scalp care is not only about addressing current concerns.

It is also about creating the foundation for healthy, beautiful hair years from now.

Our goal is to help clients enjoy their hair for the long term by combining hair design with professional scalp care and maintenance.

As Nanae shares in the interview:

“Many hair concerns can actually be traced back to the condition of the scalp. That’s why I believe it’s important to offer not only hair design solutions, but also scalp care recommendations tailored to each client.”

Continuing to Support Our Clients

This interview provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the importance of head skin care and share its benefits with a wider audience.

At Ways TOKYO, we will continue to support each client with personalized recommendations for both hair and scalp health, helping them enjoy beautiful hair for years to come.

You can read Nanae’s full interview below.

Read the Full Interview

Beyond Borders: The Next Generation of Japanese Hairstylists

The way people choose salons is changing.

Today, more clients are turning to Reddit, AI-powered search, and Google Maps to decide where to book their next appointment.

For hairstylists who want to succeed on a global stage, English is no longer a special skill — it is becoming an essential one.

In fact, many of Japan’s leading hairstylists are actively learning English to expand their opportunities beyond Japan and connect with a wider international audience.BLUE CANVAS is a media platform dedicated to providing Japanese hairstylists with the knowledge, skills, and global perspective needed to thrive in a changing industry. Through BLUE CANVAS, hairstylists gain a deeper understanding of the global beauty industry and learn how to build careers that extend beyond national borders.

As the world becomes increasingly connected, Japanese hairstylists will continue to share their exceptional craftsmanship, hospitality, and creativity with clients from around the world, delivering an even higher standard of Japanese salon experience across cultures and countries.

Where Your Hair Journey Begins in Tokyo.

We operate three hair salons in Harajuku, Omotesando, and Shinjuku, and one head spa specialty salon in Ginza.

Our salon is highly popular for medium and long layered cuts, Korean-style layered haircuts, highlights, and balayage color.

Around 99% of our guests are women, and we focus on creating natural, beautiful styles that enhance each client’s individual features.

Awards & Achievements

Since our launch, we have been honored with multiple major awards throughout Japan.

In 2026, our combined social media following exceeded 900K.

We proudly continue our journey as a Tokyo-born Japanese salon brand, bringing Japan’s distinctive beauty culture to the global stage.