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I’ve never seen spikes this side of a porcupine. Amazing. So, just how do these guys get that pointy ‘coif?’

Color Salon in Aoyama Tokyo

‘COLOR’ Salon in Aoyama, Tokyo.

It seems to be the Mecca (mecha-mecha) for Boy Toys.

They also vend a range of ‘wigs’ (I hate to say ‘Toupée’ as they are not the standard ‘Burt Reynold’s’ variety….) in ranges of brown, auburn, black cherry and deep blonde (and yes, usually all together) that would make Tina Turner proud.

But, beware, this is not a cheap date (and neither are they).
$300 PLUS for colour–and more for extensions or additional props.
Yul Brenner and Kojak had the right idea.

Mr. Yuta Sakai, stylist, Pastel Atelier, Shibuya

A whole lot of hair/ a whole lotta time.
For anyone with extensions, the key to the ‘look’ (you know, that ‘thing’ you paid several thousand bucks to achieve…..?) is maintenance.
Harder than it may appear, especially if you travel.
Most especially if you’re me. I should have a buzz cut. I can’t deal with hair. Or more specifically, IT can’t deal with Me.
Therefore, should you find yourself (and your hair) in Tokyo, Pastel Salon is still THE Place to be!

Mr. Sakai at work at Pastel
Mr. Yuta Sakai, stylist — 酒井雄太スタイリスト — (Still love Yuu!!!!!!!!l, but since he’s moved to Pastel’s Yokohama outpost, I’m Lovin’ the One I’m With…(doo doo do do do do doo doo.)

I’ve racked up enough hours in his chair to probably qualify as a Great Lengths’ salon Rep.
Unfortunately, I was unconscious for most of the appointment on any given day.
Generally, a two hour date, I began to look forward to this as my nap time.

Yuta Sakai stylist at Pastel works his magic

Sincerely, located conveniently in Shibuya—Pastel offers a range of services and products.
Even for Bo Peep wanna be’s:

Customer at Pastel Atelier Shibuya

Not that THEY can control the requests of their clientele (only the hair please). Alas.

I remember Yuta-san as ‘Sugoi’ (Japanese for ‘Cool’). He’s even stopped correcting me. Our standing 6 PM date EVERY OTHER DAY cemented both my wayward locks as well as my profound admiration for his skills. He was even kind enough to present me with a ruby strand of ‘kira kira’ upon my recent departure back to the US.

Thank you, Yuta-san.

Sakai-san Stylist at Pastel Atelier

Sakai-san with Syusaku Sasada and yumyum at Pastel

所在地東京都渋谷区宇田川町30-7 アンテナ21ビル 6F

TEL 03-3461-4414

定休日毎週火曜日

営業時間 AM 11:00～PM 9:00（日曜日のみ～PM 7:00）

受付時間カット／PM 8:30まで（日曜日のみPM 6:00まで）
パーマorカラー／PM 7:30まで（日曜日のみPM 5:00まで）

Pastel Atelier Tokyo brochure

Ling Chow Salon, Coconut Grove

Ling and a client model their Swarovski jewelled tattoos at her Salon

Bejewelled Swarovski Tattoos without the lifetime commitment. That could be an interesting holiday plan. Just think of all those Kanji characters that are routinely misspelled. I mean, does that 385lb. dude with the goatee and the needles really look like he speaks fluent Chinese? You may want to check out his little box ‘o’ sharps, too…..not that a nice butterfly on your butt isn’t worth that case of Hepatitis C.

A butterfly (in progress) is an option for another client at Lings

Johnny Depp should have waited for a crystal ‘Winona’—of course, he might just prefer being a ‘Wino Forever’ (God knows, it may have it’s merits).

YYC likes this Smiley

The Smiley face works for me. I was told the adornments last for about three weeks. That could be too much happiness, but there is always a brillo pad if worse comes to worse. I dig self surgical procedures.

Come to Ling Chow for a bejewelled Swarovski tattoo!

The ingredients for a Swarovski Crystal tattoo -- Ling Chow Salon

LING CHOW Salon
3399 Virginia St Ste 604
Coconut Grove, FL 33133-1914
305-444-1444

DO Check out Ling’s recent kudos bestowed upon her salon in her Allure write-up.

Ling is routinely haunted by the cult of well coiffed celebrities and honeyed blond Dade/Miami residents (thanks to Ms. Chow’s skill at finding the right highlights for just about any base colour–including Asian and Hispanic). She did the highlights for Colin Farrell et al when they filmed ‘Miami Vice’ on location. BAD MOVIE–good hair (You will note that as the movie progressed, Mr. Farrell’s locks appeared to become fairer and fairer…..one would suppose that a lot of touch ups would be required to keep that ‘look’ going—ah, the pain and suffering of being a hair stylist).

With Ling at the Ling Chow Salon, Miami

I’ve personally made that Five Hour pilgrimage from Tampa to Miami personally for over ten years.

As testament to her ability–she doesn’t give the same cut to each client and has an eye for fashion that has cost me thousands (primarily because she advises me which wristwatches I should invest in….and, of course, she’s right).

I love you LING!!!!!! (still looking for my Spring Festival gifts–thank your mom!) YYC