In a small salon in Tokyo¡¯s Nakaochiai neighborhood, Mitsunobu Onoda wields his scissors with meticulous precision, the same way he has for the past 47 years.
His cozy salon, , is filled with vintage photographs and elegant mirrors, reflecting a time gone by. Videos of his work, shared by his daughter, Kaori Onoda, on social media, capture the nostalgic elegance of hairstyles from the Showa Era (1926-1989): voluminous curls, sculpted waves, textured layers and sleek updos.
These retro looks have sparked the interest of a younger generation, gaining traction on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. One reel featuring Onoda¡¯s work has already garnered ¡ª an indication of the growing fascination with vintage Japanese beauty.
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