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Hair salons in Ikebukuro, Ueno and Asakusa
Hair salons around Ikebukuro, Mejiro, Ueno, Asakusa, Nippori and Kitasenju. A head spa under the stars in a black private room, a salon where every treatment is done without leaving your chair, and a salon of antique furniture with the air of the Showa era.
Private space in under 10 tsubo
Every treatment, without leaving your chair
A head spa under the stars, in a black private room
A curved counter and brass mirrors
A space of arches, like a cave
A hair salon with a yomogi steam salon alongside
A salon of brass, marble and lavender
A semi-private salon with five chairs in 12 tsubo
A monotone salon with plants on the wall
A white salon of exposed concrete and round mirrors
A 43-tsubo salon of old-wood-look floors and black leather sofas
A 22.6-tsubo salon of mint-green walls and a white counter
A salon of collected antique furniture, with the air of the Showa era
A 152 m² total beauty salon of arched windows and wooden floors
Planning a visit
Hours, payment and booking for these 14 salons
Nearest stations: Ikebukuro, Mejiro, Nippori, Minowa.
| Salon | Area | Hours | Closed | Cut price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toki | Ikebukuro | — | — | From ¥6,100 |
| Hills Beauty Salon | Mejiro | — | — | — |
| Cyan | Nippori | — | — | From ¥3,900 |
| Ami M’s hair Kitasenju | Kitasenju | 10:00–19:00* | — | From ¥3,300 |
| Neolive Linoa Kitasenju East Exit | Kitasenju | — | — | From ¥4,950 |
| BATON | Kitasenju | 10:00–19:00* | — | From ¥4,950 |
| eclat by neolive | Ueno-Okachimachi | — | — | From ¥4,500 |
| FERNA | Ikebukuro | Weekdays 11:00–21:00; weekends and holidays 10:00–20:00 | — | From ¥6,050 |
| PIVOT | Kitasenju | — | — | — |
| ior | Kitasenju | — | — | — |
| HAIR SALON M Fe’s | Ikebukuro | — | — | — |
| néroli by scene. | Ikebukuro | — | — | — |
| Retron | Minowa | — | — | — |
| Re:sta by neolive | Asakusa | — | — | — |
From each salon's own booking page or official page. “—” means it does not say; * means times can differ by day. Cut prices are the lowest listed and change, so check before you book.
Questions visitors ask
Which salons in Ikebukuro, Ueno and Asakusa have private or semi-private seats?
Toki, Hills Beauty Salon, Cyan and FERNA have private rooms or semi-private seats, according to official information.
Which salons in Ikebukuro, Ueno and Asakusa are small, with one or two chairs?
Toki, Hills Beauty Salon and Retron have only one or two styling chairs, so one stylist looks after you from start to finish.
Can I pay by card at the salons in Ikebukuro, Ueno and Asakusa?
Toki, Cyan, Ami M’s hair Kitasenju, Neolive Linoa Kitasenju East Exit, BATON, eclat by neolive and FERNA list credit cards among payment methods on their booking pages. For the others, ask when you book.
Do I need to book the salons in Ikebukuro, Ueno and Asakusa?
Many hair salons in Japan work by appointment, and some only by appointment. Book ahead through the salon's own page or booking site, and say if you would like a stylist who speaks some English.
What are the nearest stations for the salons in Ikebukuro, Ueno and Asakusa?
The stations mentioned most often are Ikebukuro Station, Mejiro Station, Nippori Station, Minowa Station. Every salon page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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