Education happens when you get out of your comfort zone.
All of my biggest leaps in knowledge and skill in Hair have happened when I traveled for education. The experience of a new place, new people, and new perspectives always open my mind to new ideas and cocepts that changed me and made me a better hairstylist in ways I could have never experienced at home.
TOKYO - March 2027
This March, 2027. The HAIR Nerds are going to Tokyo for private educational experiences you can’t find anywhere else. If you want to learn, be exposed to different techniques and visions, visit historic sights and eat delicious food? Join us!
Our process is simple and thoughtful.
The HAIR Nerds look for educational opportunities that will show us new and different view points so we can not only learn technical skills but expand our understanding of what is possible. The hair industry is an increadible field to work in and seeing different facets and mindsets can only help us grow as stylist and hence expand our business.
Activities:
Japanese Customer Service Mindset and HeadSpa with Oto.
Mizutani Scissors Headquarters.
Japanese Beauty School.
Japanese Beauty Supply Store.
QuQu Demo and Experience.
“Kill Bill” Restaurant.
Historical Sites only an insider knows.
Shopping Shopping Shopping!
Personalized Free Days.
HAIR Tour
Reserve Your Spot Today
Join us for a custom educational HAIR tour in Tokyo. We include, all educational events, group dinner 2 nights and well as transportation, hotel
Meet the Team
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Russell Mayes
Hair NERD
Hairstylist, with a passion for learning and expanding. Travel has improved my career more than I ever expected. I hope to share these travel/educational experiences with other hairstylist.
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Todd Johnson
Japanophile
Todd lived in Hiroshima for over 13 years, is fluent in all things Japanese and has deep knowledge of the language and culture. He also does custom Japan travel tours and we are honored to have him help with the HAIR Tour.
