A growing number of foreign tourists are heading to hair salons during their visits to Japan, and businesses are banking on the trend. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/19/japan/hair-salons-tourist-attraction/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #tokyo #tourism #hairdressing
Japan’s latest tourist destination: hair salons

Travelers cite high skill levels, excellent service and attention to hygiene as top reasons for having their hair treatments done in the country.

The Japan Times

eagerly awaiting the skill level at which I'll be able to buzz the back of my head and behind the ears evenly 🌜 maybe I just need a better mirror setup??

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15th century reproduction comb made by Ezio Zanini with squirrel for scale. Comb made to exact proportion of extant original.

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Die rote Friseurschere✂️ und den Trimmer muss der 🐕 erdulden, die schwarze #Schere die Familie 💇‍♂️💇‍♀️💇...
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The red #hairdressing scissors✂️ and the trimmer must be endured by the 🐕, the black #scissors by the family 💇‍♂️💇‍♀️💇...

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Japan’s tight labor market has led more companies to relax their rules, such as those concerning employees' hair and nail polish color, in order to attract and retain workers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/17/companies/japan-workers-rules-relaxed/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #jobs #hairdressing #nonregularworkers
More Japanese firms relax rules in tussle for workers

The country's labor shortage has led companies to ease up on various aspects, such as hair and nail polish color, to secure enough part-timers.

The Japan Times

Women Forced to Travel Long Distances for Afro Hair Care Due to Lack of Specialized Salons

A BBC investigation has revealed that women across the UK are traveling for hours to receive specialized afro hair care, a direct consequence of the lack of salons trained to handle afro-textured hair. Despite a 2021 directive from the Hair and Beauty Industry Authority (Habia) urging hairdressers t... [More info]

Plans unveiled for new pre-16 Vocational Centre in Port Talbot

A vacant Victorian school building in Velindre, Port Talbot, could soon be repurposed into a bilingual pre-16 Vocational Centre offering practical training, qualifications, and career pathways for young people.

The scheme, subject to planning approval, is part of the council’s Strategic Schools Improvement Programme (SSIP) and would see the former Education Learning Resource Centre (ELRS) brought back into use as a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Artist’s impression of the new Vocational Centre in Port Talbot
(Image: Neath Port Talbot Council)

According to a spokesperson for Neath Port Talbot Council, the centre aims to offer “a diverse range of disciplines, from plastering, bricklaying, hairdressing, animal care, and catering, to emerging opportunities through AI, creative industries and digital media.”

Purpose-built learning pods would provide hands-on, practical training, alongside work-related experiences with local businesses and the use of virtual reality to explore careers of the future.

“We want learners to access the most advanced technology and gain insights from local businesses in these fields, so they are ready for the jobs of tomorrow,” the council spokesperson added.

Facilities would also be available for community use, creating a shared hub for skills and development.

The proposed net zero design includes green landscaping, a covered courtyard with trees and plants, and a focus on sustainability throughout.

The project is designed to support the Curriculum for Wales for learners aged 14–16, and to prepare schools for the new vocational qualification framework launching in September 2027.

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