What does the perfect haircut look like for your new life?

Miles" opened at the end of March this year in Daikanyama, a neighborhood crowded with hair salons. The owner, Mr. Takashi Ono, has been working at hair salons in the area for 14 years and has been freelancing for about 2 years. The name of the salon is borrowed from the name of Miles Davis, a master of the jazz world, in hopes of attracting people who love subcultures such as music and movies. Mr. Ono runs the store with three other people he says he has known for 15 years.

The store is located a few minutes' walk from Daikanyama Station. When they were having difficulty finding a place, they learned from a regular customer that a hair salon that had been operating at this location was relocating and vacating. Incidentally, the customer also worked on the interior design. This shows the depth of the relationship of trust between Mr. Ono and his customers.

The interior of the restaurant is a bright space with good natural light. The first thing that caught my attention was the interior, where a reproduction of Le Corbusier's masterpiece "LC7 A reproduction of Le Corbusier's famous "LC7 Swivel Chair" is used as a styling chair. When we asked about this, we were told that they are planning to install a "USM Haller" sideboard by "USM" in the near future. Although not visible in the photo, there is also a light near the shampoo table that pays homage to Stilnovo, and the selection is very tasteful. The speakers are Tannoy, manufactured in 1986, and the high-quality sound flows throughout the salon. Spending time in such a space is sure to be a refreshing change of pace.

A poster of the movie "Brown Bunny," directed by American actor Vincent Gallo, hangs on the wall, and near the entrance is a lineup of cassette tapes and old-fashioned Japanese culture magazines. For those who are not familiar with the 1990s and early 2000s, this is a new experience that will bring back childhood memories of being taught music and fashion by fashionable seniors. While getting your hair cut, you can chat with Mr. Ono and his staff about movies and music.

Ms. Ono says that the most important thing is to think about the person who will have their hair cut and to propose hairstyles that suit them. If you want a fresh look for your new life, she says that a loose perm, which is not usually applied, or a slight change in the nuance of your hair style can make a big difference in your mood. If you are not sure about your hairstyle, let them know the direction you have in mind and ask for advice, and you may find a new you.

This time, we asked the client to create a "clean style with a length that covers the ears. The model had a nuanced perm at the end of the year, and her curly hair was getting used to it. The model's hair is slightly dry and has a lot of volume, so it is combed throughout to prevent puffiness while taking advantage of its weight. The collar is tightened for a sleek, clean look. The result is an adult style with a casual look.

The wax is "Dance Design Tuner Rockin' Move," a hard type with high holding power, and the gel is "Modernica Natural J". With these two, they can cover most hairstyles. After drying wet hair with a towel, mix the wax and gel in a 1:1 ratio and apply to hair. In this case, the hold of the wax and the shine of the gel made the most of the loosely leftover perm to create a sexy finish.