Agent A increased his Hair Volume with a Tailored Men’s Cut from Kobayashi Hair Design!

July 2015

With my hair getting longer and the days getting hotter, no matter how busy I might have been, it was high time to visit a hair salon!

My original hairstyle – a deflated pampadour – which I have kept for the last 2 years was now too common… I wanted something else!

Some guys still look suave with a pompadour, however, I felt like I needed a fresher look.

Something new, at least to me, even if it was all a figment of my imagination!

To say the truth, Kobayashi has been on my “to try out” list of hair salons for the longest time because of its good reviews on Beauty Undercover and even in Hardwarezone.

Somehow I could never find the time or have the opportunity to visit them until now.

For those who want a quick summary, the rumors are true; I’m most pleased with my cut, experience, and hair massage!

(I wish the head massage was longer, however, a hair wash can only last that long.)

Getting myself tucked in by Purple so that nothing gets dirty!

Oh my, thinning hair! And what a dorky look!

I visited Kobayashi Hair Studio on a weekday evening after work. My original stylist was unfortunately down with flu and so I was fortunately attended to by the pretty Ms Purple

Purple has more than 10 years of experience in making guys and girls look awesome, so I knew that my mane was safe with her!

Tip Alert: To appear to have a fuller head of hair (if you have tinning issues like me), keep your sides shorter so that the top looks relatively denser as compared to your sides!

While she was trying hard to suggest a suitable style for me, I was trying hard to get to know her a little better.

Although I did not manage to get her number (which I would have shared with all of you), I learned that she likes to create styles that are easy for people to maintain, believing that it is not beneficial to anyone to look great just after the cut and like s**t the next due to being unable to style or blow dry your hair like a professional.

Does this picture make is seem like this is the happiest haircut ever?

Snip snip, there goes 2 months’ worth of hair!

Initially, I was rather surprised that she was messing my hair around and cutting my hair before washing – which I’m sure you can tell – I had a decent amount of pomade on it! I would have preferred a quick rinse or wash before getting into the cut.

After further probing for her number reasoning, she shared that she prefers, where possible, to cut while the hair is dry, it is after all the state which your hair is mostly in.

In a sense WYSIWYG.

That intense concentration while cutting my hair~ Can’t miss a single strand!

While cutting my hair, I could tell that she has been in the trade for a long time. Her cuts were sure and precise. There was no need to grab a bunch of hair here and take a measure, another bunch there to make sure the length was even, everything seems second nature to Purple.

The clip makes it look like I have a mini top bun, might try that for my next hairstyle!

A few mins in her care and my hair started dropping with every cut, which seemed to me like several years of my age were falling with every cut. I did not know that my previous style was making me look that much older!

Wash and massage, has got to by my fav part of the visit!

A quick blow dry after the wash to see how the looks stacks up after a bath.

Don’t forget the front! I love the feeling of the wind in my hair~

Tip Alert: When blow drying your hair, use a comb to hold it up and angle the direction of the air upwards to have a gravity defying fringe!

A little touch up to make sure everything is perfect!

Towards the end of the cut is where Purple’s skills truly shine. She is a master of layering. So ladies out there take note!

As I’m no expert in this field, I was rather surprised that even for someone like me with so little hair, layering would be important to add more definition to the cut.

Tip Alert: To style, apply about a 10 cents or 20 cents sized amount onto the palm of your hand and rub your palms together to spread it evenly.

Next run your hands through your hair to spread the wax. Touch up with some extra wax where necessary!

The brand of wax if you are interested. It smells really good.

We are almost done here!

Overall, I really enjoyed the cut by Purple and I’m pleased with the results.

Everyone in the office seemed to have something positive to say about my new cut!

Will definitely pop by again for another cut!

If I were to have any gripes, it would be the lack of refreshments (it was after a long day at work and who does not like to be pampered just a little?). The place was also quite filled with hair.

However, I was there for the cut and a good cut is what I got.

To summarize:

I like this style!

The mandatory front, back, and side views.

Don’t you think it makes me look like I have more hair?

Thank you Purple and Kobayashi Hair Design for the amazing cut!

I’ll be back soon!

P.S. if you are looking to get your hair cut in the evening, pls make an appointment preferably a week before to avoid disappointments!

Read more reviews on Kobayashi Hair Design here: http://www.beautyundercover.sg/hair/kobayashi-hair-design-far-east-plaza/