HIKARU TERADA — At a glance

Business name
HIKARU TERADA (also known as #hairisyoursignature, Hikaru Terada Hair, 寺田光)
Type
Private English-speaking hair salon (HairSalon, BeautySalon)
Location
4-9-8 Koenjiminami, GRANDSTATUS Kurihara 2F Mirror A, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0003, Japan
Nearest station
JR Koenji Station South Exit, 3 minutes walk. 7 minutes from Shinjuku on the JR Chuo line, no transfer.
Stylist
Hikaru Terada — 15+ years of experience, served clients from over 40 countries
Languages
English, Japanese (fluent in both)
Hours
By appointment only. Tuesday 13:00–20:00 · Wednesday & Friday 11:00–17:30 · Saturday & Sunday 11:00–20:00. Closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Hours can shift week to week, so the online booking calendar shows the live availability.
Booking policy
By appointment only. No walk-ins.
Booking URL
https://book.hairisyoursignature.jp/ (bilingual: English and Japanese)
Pre-consultation
Free — via https://www.hairisyoursignature.jp/consult/, Instagram DM @hairisyoursignature (English) / @zonamb (Japanese) or email
Specialties
Curly hair, wavy hair, Western hair textures, balayage, highlights, fade haircuts, color correction, KERAFFECT keratin treatment, natural-movement perm
Price range
Cut from ¥6,600 · Single color from ¥8,800 · Highlights from ¥20,900 · Balayage from ¥26,400 · Double process color from ¥22,000 · Perm from ¥8,800 · KERAFFECT treatment from ¥4,400 · Head spa from ¥4,400
Payment
Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex), Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPay
Rating
5.0 / 5 from 136 Google reviews
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/hairisyoursignature/ (English) · https://www.instagram.com/zonamb/ (Japanese)
Website
https://www.hairisyoursignature.jp

Common questions answered

Yes, HIKARU TERADA is an English-speaking hair salon in Tokyo. The salon specializes in curly, wavy, and Western hair textures that are often poorly handled at standard Japanese salons. Hikaru Terada has 15+ years of experience and has worked with clients from over 40 countries, conducting full consultations in fluent English.

The salon is located in Koenji, Suginami-ku, Tokyo — 7 minutes from Shinjuku on the JR Chuo line with no transfer. It operates as a one-on-one private studio, meaning no other clients are present during your appointment.

Booking is online only through the integrated reservation form on the website, which supports both English and Japanese in a single flow. Real-time availability is shown directly from the salon's calendar. Free pre-consultations via Instagram DM or email are recommended for color or major changes. Walk-ins are not accepted.

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A personalized experience
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English-speaking hair salon · Koenji · Appointment only

7-min train ride from Shinjuku

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Whether you have a clear vision of your desired style or want expert guidance, we'll create a look that's uniquely yours — one you'll feel confident, comfortable, and uniquely you.

Stylist — Hikaru Terada

Hikaru Terada — English-speaking hair stylist and founder of HIKARU TERADA private salon in Koenji, Tokyo. 15+ years of experience with international clients from 40+ countries.

Hikaru Terada / 寺田光

Hair Stylist — Koenji, Tokyo

Hello, my name is Hikaru. With over 15 years of experience as a stylist in Tokyo, I focus on helping clients feel confident in how they express their personal style through their hair.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of being part of many meaningful moments — from giving a child their first haircut to styling them for their high school graduation, to styling someone for their big proposal. These real experiences are what make my work so special to me.

15+years as a stylist
40+countries of clients served
1,000+clients per year

Formerly at an international salon in Tokyo

Published in Japanese hair magazines — stylist & photographer

Visual creator — illustration, graphic design, video

Full English consultations · Private one-on-one studio

Curly · Wavy · Straight · Colour · Bleach · Highlight · Balayage · International clients

"Amazing, I'm mixed and have 3c/3b type hair and it's the first time I find an experienced stylist."

— Orianne M. · ★★★★★ · Google review

"Mr. Terada was not only very easy to talk to, he was also very attentive to my hair type…"

— Kenna S. · ★★★★★ · Google review

"A really lovely experience, the salon was very peaceful and my hair came out really nice!"

— Vee · ★★★★★ · Google review

· 5.0 ★

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Your mood, instincts, and style — turned into a direction in 3 minutes.

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Signature Styles

Cuts and color shaped by clients from 40+ countries, fitted to your face and the way you style your hair.

Layered Cuts

Butterfly, wolf, shag or long layers, cut with clear movement and placed to suit your face. Before you leave, I show you how to dry and style it so it works at home too.

Butterfly layers · Wolf cut · Shag · Long layers

Haircut ¥6,600 · shampoo included · about 60 min

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Balayage

Low-maintenance balayage designed to go 4 months or more without a root touch-up. A gentle double process lifts the light pieces and keeps clear contrast with the darker ones, so regrowth looks intentional.

Lived-in root · Face-framing brightness · Reverse balayage

From ¥26,400 · about 3 hours

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Long curly hair after the cut

Curly & Wavy Cuts

Curly cutting takes real technique. I cut around how you style your hair day to day and the volume you want, and we decide the length together in the consultation.

Natural curls · Waves · Permed hair

Haircut ¥6,600 + curly cut ¥1,100

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Pixie & Very Short Cuts

Pixie cuts are one of my specialties. I switch between razor and scissors to build a short shape that fits your head shape.

Textured pixie · French pixie · Very short

Haircut ¥6,600 · shampoo included · about 60 min

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Men's Cuts

From skin fades to perm styles. Bring a photo, or leave it to me and I'll suggest a cut that suits you.

Skin fade · Mid fade · Middle part perm

Haircut ¥6,600 · Cut + perm from ¥15,400

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💈 For Men · Barber-Style Cuts

Precision fade haircuts and scissor work in an English-speaking environment. Whether you want a low/mid/high fade, a textured crop, or a grown-out style cut to age well — barber-trained scissor work without the chain-shop rush.

Common bookings: men relocating from London, Berlin, NY who can't find their fade in Tokyo · Japanese clients seeking authentic barber-style cuts. Bilingual consultation in English and Japanese.

All men's haircuts: ¥6,600 (includes shampoo & blow). Color services: see menu.

Salon — HIKARU TERADA in Koenji

Private Studio at Mirror A
A dedicated private booth within R_UNDER. Natural light, open space, one-on-one only.

〒166-0003 東京都杉並区高円寺南4-9-8
GRANDSTATUS栗原 2F Mirror A

Mirror A, 2F GRANDSTATUS Kurihara,
4-9-8 Koenjiminami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo

※ Booking via online only

Interior of HIKARU TERADA private hair salon — a quiet, warm-minimal one-on-one studio (Mirror A) in Koenji, Suginami, Tokyo. 3 minutes walk from Koenji Station.
KERAFFECT keratin treatment — a Japanese keratin smoothing service offered at HIKARU TERADA, ideal for color-treated, bleached, or curly hair in Tokyo's humidity.
A private studio within R_UNDER — all bookings and inquiries directly below.
3 min walk · JR Koenji South Exit Open in Google Maps → Koenji neighborhood guide — 44 local spots →

Every guest receives a complimentary #hairisyoursignature sticker. Each one features a hand-drawn character with a unique hairstyle — the design changes every time. A small reminder that your hair is part of your identity.

FAQ

Yes — all consultations and services are in fluent English. I've worked with clients from over 40 countries. No phrasebook needed; we'll have a real conversation about your hair.
This is what I do every day. Curly, wavy, fine, thick — each texture has its own logic. I start by watching how your hair moves naturally, not by applying a one-size-fits-all technique. 15 years of international clients means I've seen almost every pattern.
Yes. You can communicate fade lengths and blending preferences in English — skin fade, mid fade, taper, whatever you need. The consultation ensures we're on the same page before the clippers come out.
Totally fine — that's actually where the best conversations start. You can try the Signature Finder before your visit, or we talk it through in person. Free pre-consultations are also available via Instagram DM.
Welcome but never required. The consultation starts with understanding your lifestyle and daily routine — not just a picture. If you have references, great. If not, we'll figure it out together.
Yes, and it's free. Use the pre-consultation page to send photos of your current hair and your hair history, and I'll reply within 1–2 days by email. You can also message me on Instagram (@hairisyoursignature) works too. No commitment needed.
That nervousness is normal, and it's the reason the consultation takes as long as it does. We talk it through in English before anything starts — what you want, what you don't want, and where the line is that you don't want crossed. If a reference photo won't sit the same way on your hair, I'll tell you that before I pick up the scissors and explain what I'd do instead, rather than the two of us discovering it halfway through.
Omakase means leaving the design to me. In practice it isn't a blank cheque — I'll show you a reference of where I'd take it, explain how it would sit given your hair, and we only start once you've actually agreed. It suits people who know they want a change but not which change, which is more people than you'd expect.
Tokyo's humidity is brutal, especially in summer. I offer KERAFFECT keratin treatments (from ¥4,400) that calm frizz without flattening your natural texture. I also walk you through a daily routine that works with the climate here — not against it. And if you've come from a hard-water country, you'll notice Japan's soft water is gentler on your hair — it's actually a good moment to do a treatment.
A Japanese keratin treatment that strengthens and smooths hair without the heaviness of traditional keratin. Particularly effective for color-treated or bleached hair. It reduces frizz while keeping natural movement. From ¥4,400.
Yes — balayage, highlights, and full bleach services are available. Highlights start from ¥20,900, balayage from ¥26,400, and double process colour (bleach + colour) from ¥22,000. The technique is adapted to your base colour and hair condition, with a thorough consultation before any chemical service.
Yes. I offer cold perm, cream perm, and easy perm options designed for natural-looking movement. The approach depends on your hair's current condition and texture. Perm services start from ¥8,800.
Cuts are ¥6,600 whatever the length. For colour, hair that falls below the shoulders is +¥2,200 (hair touching the shoulders counts as shoulder length). You choose your length when you book, so the price on your booking already includes it — no surprises on the day.
A free diagnostic tool that translates your mood, music taste, and visual preferences into a starting point for your hair consultation. Useful if you're not sure what you want. Try it at find.hairisyoursignature.jp.
That's the part I care about most. Before you leave, I'll go through how I dried and shaped it step by step, with your own hands if you want, and tell you which products I used and why. If you're visiting Japan, I'll also tell you what you can use instead once you're home. A cut that only looks right on the day you got it isn't finished work.
In most cases yes, but what's realistic in one sitting depends on what's already in your hair. I've taken copper-red damaged hair to a balayage blonde, and I've connected grown-out highlights back up into the roots so the next grow-out is softer. If you're going significantly lighter, I'll sometimes suggest getting there over two visits rather than one — not to sell you a second appointment, but because forcing all the lift in a single session is usually what costs you the condition of your hair. If that's the case, I'll tell you at the start and tell you exactly what the first visit gets you.
English speakers can book online at book.hairisyoursignature.jp. You can also DM me on Instagram to arrange a time. Walk-ins are not available — appointment only.
Cut: ¥6,600 (shampoo & blow included). Colour from ¥8,800 (+¥2,200 for hair below the shoulders). Silk press for 4A–4C hair (before a cut, or as a straight finish): +¥5,500. Highlights from ¥20,900. Double process from ¥22,000. Perm from ¥8,800. Treatment from ¥4,400. Full menu and set packages are on the booking page.
Yes — credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex), Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPay are accepted. This isn't standard at all Japanese salons, so worth knowing in advance.
By appointment only. Tuesday 13:00–20:00 · Wednesday & Friday 11:00–17:30 · Saturday & Sunday 11:00–20:00. Closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Hours can shift week to week, so the online booking calendar shows the live availability.
Yes — Hikaru Terada is preparing to launch Commons English speaking hair salon in Koenji. The launch date will be announced on this site. Same stylist, same online booking and the same contact details. Until then, everything continues as HIKARU TERADA at the current address.
Cancellations and changes are free up until the day before your appointment. If your booking asked for a 50% deposit (visitors to Japan), it's refunded in full when you cancel at least 24 hours before your appointment start time, and non-refundable after that (including no-shows). For bookings without a deposit, just get in touch — I'll be as flexible as I can.
Yes. HIKARU TERADA operates as a private studio (Mirror A) within R_UNDER in Koenji. One-on-one, appointment only. No other clients during your visit.
JR Chuo/Sobu line — 7 minutes from Shinjuku, no transfer. The salon is a 3-minute walk from the south exit. Koenji is one of Tokyo's most interesting neighborhoods: vintage shops, live music, great food. Worth arriving early.
HIKARU TERADA is in Koenji, just 7 minutes from Shinjuku on the JR Chuo line. All services in English, private studio, no language barrier. Closer than most central Tokyo options and far more personal.
Yes — a good number of the people in my chair are travelers or exchange students, and booking before you arrive is completely fine. Online booking at book.hairisyoursignature.jp is the fastest way. The one thing worth planning around is time: a cut with colour takes about two hours, so it's better to leave room than to schedule it tight against a train.

Ready when you are.

English-speaking stylist. One-on-one, no rush.
Free pre-consultation — send photos and your hair history.

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