Salons & Barbers for Black Hair in Japan

Salons & Barbers for Black Hair in Japan

1. 1. 1. SCENT

• • • Location: Shibuya
    • About: Modern, international-friendly salon with English-speaking staff. They offer a range of services for diverse hair types. It’s advisable to inquire directly about stylists with specific experience in black hair textures.
    • Address: Wakagi Building 1F, 3-7-11 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
    • Contact: Phone: 03-6555-4233

1. 1. 2. SIN DEN Hair Salon

• • • Location: Omotesando
    • About: A highly-regarded international hair salon in Tokyo, with all stylists having overseas experience and fluent English. They are known for their expertise with diverse hair types and cater to a large foreign clientele.
    • Address: 3-9-3 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
    • Contact: Phone: 03-3405-4409

1. 1. 3. Hayato Tokyo Roppongi Hair Salon

• • • Location: Roppongi
    • About: A bilingual salon with New York-trained stylists specializing in various foreign hair types. Their “Pictorial Sculpture Cut” method is tailored to individual hair texture and head shape.
    • Address: The Roppongi Tokyo Plaza 206, 3-7-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
    • Contact: Email: roppongi@hayatosalons.com

1. 1. 4. RACHEL Hair Salon

• • • Location: Tomigaya, Shibuya
    • About: A welcoming beauty salon with staff who speak English and Portuguese. They are known for their high-quality services and relaxing atmosphere, making it a comfortable choice for international clients.
    • Address: 1-3-5 Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0064, Japan (Plum Box 1F)
    • Contact: Phone: 03-3485-8919

1. 1. 5. GOLD SALON TOKYO Hairdressers & Colorists

• • • Location: Shibuya
    • About: An Australian-owned and managed salon with a predominantly foreign clientele. They are well-regarded for their expertise in non-Asian hair types and are known for professional western coloring and straightening services.
    • Address: 4-11-15 Cinnamon Oak B1F Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    • Contact: Phone: +81-3-6438-9722

1. 1. 6. Shinka Sydney

• • • Location: Roppongi
    • About: A respected salon with roots in Sydney, known for its professional and multilingual staff. They are praised for their ability to understand and style diverse hair needs, including thick and coarse hair.
    • Address: Roppongi FIVE 2F, 5 Chome-18-20 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
    • Contact: Phone: +81 3-5575-6767

1. 1. 7. Assort Tokyo

• • • Location: Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku
    • About: A popular choice for its diverse clientele and high-quality services. They notably have dedicated “Textured Hair Specialists” (like Mina) for afro and curly hair, offering specialized services including braids and cornrows.
    • Address: Lehighville B1, 2-10-28 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    • Contact: Phone: +81-3-5772-6461

1. 1. 8. Room 806

• • • Location: Roppongi
    • About: A well-established and highly-regarded salon known for its inclusive atmosphere and expertise with diverse hair types, including braids and dreadlocks. Founded by New Yorker Milton A. Mayo Jr.
    • Address: Imperial Roppongi 202, 5-16-52 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
    • Contact: Phone: 03-5545-5486

1. 1. 9. Shop Brooklyn Tokyo

• • • Location: Shibuya
    • About: A black-owned barbershop highly recommended within the black community for authentic barbering services for various hair textures. It offers a taste of Brooklyn’s barber culture.
    • Address: Shibuya (Specific address often provided upon booking)
    • Contact: Instagram: @shopbrooklyntokyo_official

Talented Individual Barbers/Stylists (Instagram/Independent) 

Important Note: These are individual barbers/stylists. Contact them directly via their social media profiles or provided contact info for booking and exact location details, as their operation may vary (e.g., home-based, studio, mobile services).

1. 1. 10. @jessiestouch_

• • • Specialty: Likely offers various hair services, potentially including braids, weaves, or natural hair styling.
    • Location: (Likely Tokyo area; contact directly for details)
    • Contact: Direct Message via Instagram: @jessiestouch_

1. 1. 11. Anelabella

• • • Specialty: Specializes in hair services, likely focusing on extensions, weaves, or natural hair care.
    • Location: (Likely Tokyo area; contact directly for details)
    • Contact: LineID: Anelabella | Website: www.anelanewtella.com

1. 1. 12. The Braid Babe Japan

• • • Specialty: Specializes in various African braiding styles (box braids, knotless braids, twists, cornrows) for all ages. English, French, and Japanese speaking.
    • Location: Shinjuku, Tokyo
    • Address: Takara Building, 1-4-11 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
    • Contact: Phone: (+1) 619-251-5791 | Email: thebraidbabejapan@gmail.com

1. 1. 13. Braids by Fred

• • • Specialty: Focuses on various braiding techniques.
    • Contact: Instagram: @welcometobraidsbyfred

1. 1. 14. EveZ Twist Locz Crochet

• • • Specialty: Specializes in twist, loc, and crochet styles, which are common protective styles for black hair.
    • Contact: Instagram: @EVE_TLC_LLC

1. 1. 15. Kelly

• • • Specialty: A hairstylist based in Osaka offering a range of services.
    • Location: Osaka
    • Contact: Direct Message via Instagram: @hairstylist_osaka

1. 1. 16. Jewels – The Locianista

• • • Specialty: A specialist in dreadlocks (locs), including maintenance, styling, and new locs.
    • Contact: Email: LACTICIANISTA@gmail.com

1. 1. 17. Martiya Johnson – Powder & Prosecco

• • • Specialty: Multicultural skincare, makeup, and hair stylist, with a focus on textured hair. Operates out of a private salon in Ebisu for hair styling.
    • Location: Ebisu, Tokyo (Private salon address in Ebisu provided upon booking)
    • Contact: Instagram: @powderandprosecco | Website: powderandprosecco.com/japan

1. 1. 18. @africanbraidsbyethel

• • • Specialty: Individual stylist specializing in various African braiding styles.
    • Contact: Direct Message via Instagram: @africanbraidsbyethel

1. 1. 19. @magic_fingerz

• • • Specialty: Individual barber active in Tokyo, likely specializing in various styles for black hair textures.
    • Contact: Direct Message via Instagram: @magic_fingerz

1. 1. 20. @foreigncutz_official

• • • Specialty: Individual barber catering to a diverse, international clientele, known for precise cuts and attention to detail for black hair.
    • Contact: Direct Message via Instagram: @foreigncutz_official