After 20 years of working with clients and touching their hair every day, I've heard the same questions over and over. Should I brush wet or dry hair? How much shampoo should I use? What's tsubaki oil and why does it matter? Here are the answers to the most common hair care questions—based on what actually works, not marketing claims. Plus, learn about our infrared therapy deep conditioning treatment for persistently frizzy hair.
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At a glance
Cool-to-lukewarm water, gentle wash rhythm, and heat protection = longer-lasting tone.
Focus shampoo on scalp; condition mid-lengths to ends.
Add UV/heat guard; pre-wet + leave-in before pool or ocean.
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Andreas Schönagel brings his expert touch to Schön! Magazine, crafting sharp, statement-making men’s hair for a bold fashion story. With his keen eye for structure and effortless cool, Andreas shapes each look to complement the energy of the shoot—whether it’s sleek precision or artfully tousled texture. His work is a testament to the balance of technique and creativity that defines Takamichi Hair. Keep an eye out for the full editorial; it’s not just hair, it’s a moment.
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SHINY HAIR 101
The ultimate hair care kit with Tsubaki (camellia seed oil) based shampoo and conditioner from Takamichi ICHI.1 and 1 x cushion hairbrush from Shoji Works.
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“In recent years, infrared light therapy has been heralded as a beauty cure-all, helping with a range of skincare concerns, from stubborn acne to slack, loose skin. As it turns out: it can help improve the health of your hair, too.”
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For over 25 years, Takamichi Saeki has been cutting the hair of New York City’s most high-profile men, from established artists to esteemed professors. The combination of his laid-back demeanor, distinctive sense of personal style, and of course, bespoke cuts that make everyone look sharp and grow out elegantly, has kept his chair busy since day one.
But if you haven’t been able to book a cut with Takamichi yet, no worries. Ahead, he shares his personal tips on how to keep your hair healthy and in tiptop shape until you’re able to see him.
Shampoo
How often you should wash your hair boils down to your individual hair type and style. Shorter styles can benefit from daily shampooing, while longer and coarser hair types can get away with less. (Takamichi recommends three times a week.) In terms of how product much to use, he says a quarter-sized dollop is fine. If you’re someone who doesn’t need to shampoo every day, Takamichi recommends at least rinsing your hair with water in the shower to help refresh and reset.
Conditioner
If you have shorter hair, Takamichi says it’s fine to skip the conditioner: “It really doesn’t do much at this point.” And that’s because conditioner is meant to hydrate, seal, and protect not the roots of your hair, but the ends – which isn’t an issue when you’re getting it cut every week. If your hair is on the longer side, Takamichi says conditioning two to three times a week is adequate.
HAIR STRAIGHTENING 101
“While we’re advocates of natural hair and curly hair, the reality is dealing with it can take up excessive time and products. At the end of the day, though, it boils down to convenience and preference. So if the idea of having more manageable locks from morning to night sounds appealing, then hair straightening might be right for you.”
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