Top 5 Hairstyles That Perfectly Match Your Kimono Rental in Asakusa

For those who rent kimonos in Asakusa, many women want to look cute with the latest hair styles! In this article, we asked popular stylists at Rikawafuku Kimono Asakusa, Mr. Machida, Ms. Sakai, and Ms. Ichinose, about trendy hair styles that go well with kimono rentals.

In Asakusa, some kimono rental shops provide hair styling services without obtaining official beauty salon licenses. However, Rikawafuku Kimono Asakusa Shop meets the facility standards equivalent to beauty salons and operates with the required permits and licenses.

Rikawafuku Kimono offers popular hair styling options! Our shop offers Hair Styling Plans, Student Discount Plans, and Couple Plans with hair styling included.

(From left to right: Sakai, Machida, Ichinose)

 

Secrets to the Cuteness of Rikawafuku Kimono’s Hair Styling

Sakai: When we see posts on Instagram with “#RikawafukuKimono,” we receive a lot of comments and posts saying that Rikawafuku Kimono’s hair styling is cute! Thank you, everyone!

Ichinose: Is that so? That’s wonderful! I think the most significant difference compared to doing your own hair styling is the ability to style parts that are difficult to do by yourself, especially the back of your hair. It’s challenging to adjust the balance, and it can be tiring and stressful when doing it yourself.

Machida: Also, many other kimono rental shops offer a limited selection of about three hairstyles, but at Rikawafuku Kimono, we provide around ten trendy hair styling options, which our customers often appreciate!

Ichinose: When customers rent kimonos, those with short hair seem to particularly appreciate getting a hair set. Perhaps because they usually have similar styles when they do it themselves, or because it can be challenging to style.

Depending on the position of the collar, we can put the hair up or leave it down.

＞Short Hair Style Example①

＞Short Hair Style Example②

Always Check Trendy Hair Styles!

Machida: Do you also follow industry trends on Instagram?

Sakai: Of course! (laughs) Currently, in the bridal industry, simple styles resembling those of foreigners are popular. I think simpler and more natural styles are trending now. I often search for various images on Instagram for research, as I also frequently do bridal hair styling. In the past, overly elaborate styles with a voluminous look were popular, but now, it’s transitioning to simpler styles.

Ichinose: That’s right! Personally, I really like the current simple styles. If the hair texture matches well, it can be beautifully styled.

Machida: It’s definitely important to consider the customers’ hair texture when offering hair styling. Different styles may suit different hair textures, so we pay attention to that when doing the arrangements.

Sakai: Hair texture that is currently in trend makes hair setting easier. Using non-rinse treatments and adding gloss (wet look) to the hair can complement the current kimono rental trends.

Popular Hair Styles and Trends for Kimono Rental by Age Group

Ichinose: How do both of you handle hair styling for kimono rentals?

Sakai: We generally ask if the customer prefers a cute style or a more elegant style and then aim to create a hairstyle that suits them best. Additionally, we make use of hairstyle boards that align with the current kimono rental trends.

Machida: When customers wear accessories, we create hairstyles that complement and accentuate them. Recently, we’ve seen customers wearing boots with their kimono rentals and adding accents with earrings and accessories.

Sakai: Regarding impressions, customers in their early 20s often prefer cute styles. When we ask if they want to include braids in their hair, most of them say yes.

Machida: Customers in their early 20s often choose kimonos with cute patterns, so creating cute hairstyles to match is popular. As Sakai-san mentioned, hairstyles with braids are in high demand.

Ichinose: Customers in their late 20s to mid-30s often prefer elegant styles.

For customers who choose simpler kimonos, they often prefer simpler hairstyles. Depending on where they are going to wear the kimono, some customers request a “Yokai maki” style. Even mothers and older generations occasionally prefer the “Yokai maki” style.

If You’re Unsure About Kimono Rental Hairstyles, Use Sample Boards!

Sakai: Customers often quickly decide on the kimono but struggle with how to style their hair.

Ichinose: That’s right. Since it’s a special occasion for kimono rental, many people want to look cute and end up feeling unsure.

Machida: For such customers, at Rikawafuku Kimono, we have selected the top 10 trending hairstyles and created boards to help them!

Sakai: This handwritten style is very characteristic of Rikawafuku Kimono. (laughs) But all the current trend hairstyles are packed in this board!

We keep updating this hairstyle sample board while researching trends, so we highly recommend choosing from here. We will announce the top 3 popular styles on the next page!

Rapunzel, Braids, and Twists: Top 3 Popular Hairstyles

Ichinose: Among these, braids, twists, and Rapunzel are particularly popular! Ponytails are also popular with foreign customers.

Sakai: Rapunzel, literally inspired by the movie character Rapunzel, gained attention for its cuteness and became a trend in the wedding industry. Many people who attend weddings also try this style! There aren’t many kimono rental shops that offer Rapunzel hairstyles, are there?

Machida: I often see posts with “#Rapunzel” on Instagram. It’s recommended for those with long hair!

Ichinose: Twists can sometimes be mistaken for braids at first glance, but they are popular among those in their late teens to early twenties who rent kimonos. It creates a neater and simpler look compared to braids! Also, it can be styled loosely, making it a good choice for those who prefer a soft, fluffy style!

What Rikawafuku Kimono Stylists Keep in Mind

Ichinose: What kind of hairstyles do you like to do for customers when they rent kimonos?

Machida: I think the most important thing is to create a hairstyle that suits the individual! The hairstyle that Sakai-san did during our website photoshoot was incredibly cute!

Sakai: Machi’s hairstyle during Match’s photoshoot was cute too! Ichi’s hairstyles are always cute.

Machida: Ichi is also very fast at hairstyling! She usually finishes in about 10 to 15 minutes. It’s like she transforms into a different person. (laughs)

Sakai: Lately, I’ve noticed that there are many stylish young customers!

Many of them wear big earrings that complement their kimonos well, and some even bring their own hairpins.

At Rikawafuku Kimono, you can also use your own accessories, so please consult with our stylists.

Machida: I really think there are a lot of stylish young customers! So, I always try to create a hairstyle that suits their individuality while also keeping up with the latest trends.

All: The key to creating a hairstyle that suits the individual is experience and enthusiasm, right? (laughs) At Rikawafuku Kimono, apart from this store, many hairstylists also work in weddings and salons, so they’re often praised for their good taste!

Sakai: In salons, hairstyling for events like weddings usually costs around 5000 yen, but here at Rikawafuku Kimono, you can get not only the rental but also hairstyling and hair accessories, all for just 4500 yen. I think it’s too cheap!

Let’s raise the prices a bit more and increase our salaries! (laughs)

※Please note that during busy seasons like fireworks festivals or March, we may not be able to accommodate specific requests for hairstyles based on photo references. Also, please be aware that there may be times when Machida, Sakai, or Ichinose are not on duty.

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Kimono rental Rikawafuku Asakusa store
(Operating company: TripFarm Co., Ltd.)
By 2023, more than 230,000 people will be wearing kimonos in a year
2-16-9 HULIC & New Kaminarimon 6F, Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0034
3 minutes walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
1 minute walk to Kaminarimon

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