In Tokyo, personal style is its own art form. Hair becomes as customisable as a fit, nails turn into miniature sculptures and tattoos put paintings on skin. From Harajuku’s maximalist fashion to experimental salons and body a canvas and tattoo studios, these four names offer ways to make your bring a little of the city’s creativity into your everyday.

From graphic colour blocks to cuts with attitude, Rakuto brings an artist’s eye to Shibuya salon Ququ. Drawing inspiration from fashion, culture and the individuality of his clients rather than other hairstyles, he creates one-of-a-kind looks that reflect the person wearing them. His street fashion influences make your next hairstyle feel like a new identity. Ququ is all about experimental design, backed by 12 years of expertise and a fresh perspective on personal expression.
Sebastian Masuda’s Harajuku institution has been feeding colourful obsessions since 1995. With wild prints, candy colours and accessories with toybox energy, it’s definitely the place to dress like your imagination got lost in Harajuku.
Dean’s tattoos look like someone spilled a painting onto your skin. At Good People Ink, his animals, plants and original characters arrive in juicy colour, informed by painting and installations.
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