From straight to curly: Getting your hair done in Japanese

Ana Maria Rus

Have you ever left the hair salon disappointed or in tears? Though it’s not as common today, there used to be a word for it in Japanese: 上げ劣り( ageotori ) — the tinge of sadness felt after an unsatisfactory haircut. Placing the fate of your 髪の毛 ( kami no ke , hair) in someone else’s hands doesn’t have to be so intimidating, though. The key to feeling スッキリ ( sukkiri , refreshed) and 大満足 ( daimanzoku , fully satisfied) with your salon visit lies in knowing your 髪質 ( kamishitsu , hair type). This

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