Visiting a beauty salon is a good idea if you’re interested in Japanese fashion, trendy hairstyles, and nails. It might be daunting to visit a hair salon when you’re not fluent in Japanese, but no need to worry! We’ve compiled a list of 5 beauty salons in Osaka with English-speaking staff, so you’ll be able to get that super stylish hairstyle you’ve been hoping for!
1. allys hair Shinsaibashi OPA
This beauty salon is located in Shinsaibashi OPA, a shopping center representing the youth culture of Osaka. This location is particularly known for their outstanding hairdressers who are able to create the most extraordinary hairstyles. It’s a recommended spot for those who want to try out extensions and adventurous coloring. There’s also a nail salon and eyelash extension salon here.
Open: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed: According to Shinsaibashi OPA Kireikan’s schedule
HP: https://osaka-info.jp/en/page/allys-hair-shinsaibashi-opa (English)
https://osaka-info.jp/page/allys-hair-shinsaibashi-opa (Japanese)
Address: 2F, OPA Kireikan, 1-9-2, Nishi Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
大阪府大阪市中央区西心斎橋1-9-2 OPAきれい館 2F (Google Map)
2. grace by afloat
This hair salon has both a nail and eyelash salon as well as a head spa, which is great if you’re looking for a relaxing head massage! There’s even a private room, so you can spend your time here comfortably. It’s really popular, so it’s a good idea to make a reservation on their website in advance!
Open: [Weekdays] 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
[Weekends and National Holidays] 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Closed: 3rd Tuesday of each month
HP: www.grace-afloat.com/ (Japanese Only)
Address: 6F, Espacion, 12-6, Chaya-machi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
大阪市北区茶屋町12-6 エスパシオン梅田6F (Google Map)
3. TITY
TITY is a cozy beauty salon with a cute interior design. You’ll be able to spot the shop from outside by the stylish sign and bright yellow window illustrations. You can get a good sense of the styles that they often do by looking through the pictures on their website. They’re especially popular with girls, and they’ll do a great job coloring your hair different shades if that’s what you’re looking for!
Open: [Weekdays] 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
[Sunday and National Holidays] 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed: New Year’s
HP: www.tity-hairsalon.com/ (Japanese Only)
Address: 2F, 1-9-9, Minami Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
大阪府大阪市西区南堀江1-9-9 2F (Google Map)
4. hair Mission
hair Mission is a popular beauty salon with four locations in total in the Kansai area. It’s a well-known salon that’s often used for magazine shootings, and is praised highly by models. They have various specialists spanning a wide variety of fields, including spas, nails, eyelashes, and beauty coordinators. They even have a kids’ room, so you can casually drop by for a makeover with your child!
Open: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Closed: Monday
HP: https://www.hair-mission.com/shinsaibashi/ (Japanese Only)
Address: 2F, Daishitsu Bldg., Higashi Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
大阪府大阪市中央区東心斎橋1-18-7 大質ビル2F (Google Map)
5. hair & make CaraCore
CaraCore specializes in hair coloring, and is equipped with more than 300 kinds of the finest color agents. They’re open late until 9:00 pm, so it’s perfect for those who want to get their hair done after work or school, although it’s recommended that you make a reservation with them the day before if you’re planning to come later.
Open: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
HP: http://caracore.com/salon/ (Japanese Only)
Address: 12-41 2F, Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
大阪府大阪市中央区難波千日前12－41 2F (Google Map)
Beauty Salon Etiquette and Reservation Tips
- Check the holidays because they depend on each salon.
- The English-speaking staff might not be available every day, so you should make a reservation on their website or contact them by email to make sure they’re available when you visit.
- If you are late to your appointment, it may be cancelled.
- Contact the salon if you have to cancel your reservation.
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The information in this article is accurate at the time of publication.
