"Where Can I Have My Hair Done in Tokyo?"-- Braids

Today is a national holiday in Japan, Marine Day I do believe. My husband and I spent yesterday and today at the beach in Onjuku. He surfs and I simply go in and out of the water or watch him catch waves. One day soon I plan to hop on the board along with him... :) Having braids make going to the beach and spending all day in the water a wonderful thing.

I initially came to Japan (Sendai, remember?) and I rocked a natural twisted out afro for a few months. Until things began to break off whenever I so much as ran my fingers through my hair. Some say it's the water, shampoo, conditioner, humidity, some say it's the change of environment, diet, etc. that one goes through when living in a new country and I say it's all of the above. Whatever the cause, a sista had to do something about her constantly dry hair and breakage (and I tried everything!).

So I called a friend in Tokyo and he introduced me to Miss Jane (this was back in 2006) and I have been going to her ever since. I am so happy to have found her. Usually, I call her one to two weeks ahead of time and schedule an appointment for Saturday morning. I like to arrive early, around 7:30AM or 8AM and once I arrive she begins. Of course, my hair is already shampooed and conditioned before arriving, so she begins and goes non-stop.

Miss Jane normally finishes around 1:30PM/2PM. She charges 15,000 YEN for braids and around 6,000-8,000 for cornrows. She also does perms, but I haven't had my hair straightened by her. I do highly recommend her for braids though because she provides the perfect touch (not too tight.) She is also very neat and professional (starts on time and doesn't stop to holla and Pooky and 'nem in between braiding your hair). And most importantly, she doesn't double book. Miss Jane is very friendly and provides a nice, warm, and cozy place to have your hair braided. The price is for braiding only, she does offer hair however the prices goes up to around 25,000 depending on the type you select.

I wore braids in DC occasionally when going to school and I usually paid around $120 or so. (I know that is probably expensive for some. African women usually shake their heads in disbelief over the prices charged for braids outside of Africa and to women who are not African.) But anyway, I was pleasantly surprised to be charged the same amount that I would pay in DC.

Miss Jane is a working woman, so she is usually available during the weekends. Her contact number is 090-1848-3331. Please tell her Takara referred you :) and she is expecting a discount the next time :) Hope it helps.

Also, the comments are open and welcome to those of you who RECOMMEND another braiding service in Tokyo :).

Comments

[rawdawgbuffalo]

now sistwer
u just asking for troble LOL

[Zurui]

nice post!

on the BT website w/ trackback to Sista in Tokyo!

Okini!

[K]

Thanks for that!
I heard about another named Abbi, telephone number 090 4964 6447. I heard she is also quite good!

[Felicity]

Glad you are able to get your hair done!

[Kionna]

i too live in japan do to my father being in the military...and it can be hard to fin someone to do you air with american commingand goin all the time and being paranoid because you are unsure if someone of another ethnicity can handle african american hair because it so different....but thanks for the info...i plan on goin back in the nxt few months to a a year.

[Kandice J.]

Hello, I'm also a sista in Tokyo. I have been here for a whole year and I am extremely greatful you shared your hair stylist info i ruely appreciate it. My hair is...well you really don't want to know. Thanks Again :)

[ABYbraid@yahoo.fr]

Hi My name is Aby and i'am from Senegal .I live in Tokyo and have plan to open a hair salon,thanks for adding my name.Yes i do black hair styles .Braiding,twist.weave,dread,and more.
Best regards

[Nadia]

Hi Thanks for posting this information. I live close to Sendai, so I can't find anyone to do my hair. I will check her out.

[Lhara]

hi, thanks for this webpage..its helping...just got in a few weeks ago and i must say i will email both Aby and Lady Jane to know what to do. thanks sis

[Constance Owens]

Hello:
My daughter is 21 and will be attending school in Hiroshima this fall from August 2009 to July 2010. I am aware that Tokoyo is far from Hiroshima, but I would like to find a contact in Hiroshima to professionally care for her hair. She wears her hair permed but she is not a "do it yourself" girl. If you are able to be of assistance, I would truly appreciate your suggestions. I have not found any other information and I am getting a bit nervous for her.

Thank you!

[ABYbraid@yahoo.fr]

Hello Girls my name is Aby ,here we go i have got the salon opened.And the name of the salon is H&A.
We do relaxer,braids,twist and anykind of hairstyle!!!!!!
Here is the phone number03-5410-8879.We are located
in Azabu Juban.

Best Regards
Aby