From Flat to Fierce: Why Tokyo is Falling in Love with the Spiral Perm
From Sleek to Spiraled: The Ultimate Hair Transformation at Assort Tokyo
If you’ve been scrolling through Tokyo hair trends lately, you’ve likely seen a shift toward high-texture, “main character” energy. While the classic Japanese “straight and shiny” look is timeless, more people are opting for the bold, voluminous definition of a Spiral Perm.
Today, we’re breaking down a stunning transformation recently completed here at Assort Tokyo, featuring a transition from flat, straight hair to a head full of high-definition coils.
The “Before”: Dreaming of Volume
Our client arrived with beautiful, healthy, but very straight dark hair. While sleek, the hair lacked movement and tended to lay flat against the head, requiring daily heat styling to achieve any sort of “bounce.”
The Goal:
♥ Create uniform, corkscrew-shaped curls from root to tip.
♥ Add significant volume and personality.
♥ Reduce the need for daily curling iron use.
The Transformation: The Spiral Technique
At Assort, a Spiral Perm is all about the vertical rod placement. Unlike a standard “cold perm” that might focus on ends or a “digital perm” that creates soft S-waves, the spiral technique wraps sections of hair vertically around long rods.
This creates those iconic, springy coils that don’t just “wave”—they pop. Because we used a cold perm solution for this high-texture look, the curls are at their most defined when the hair is damp, making it the perfect canvas for styling products.
The “After”: Maximum Texture, Zero Regrets
The results? Absolutely transformative. As you can see in the photos, the client’s entire silhouette changed.
♥ The Look: Uniform, bouncy spirals that frame the face and add an edge to her style.
♥ The Vibe: Effortlessly cool. The curls give off a high-fashion, textured energy that works whether she’s dressed up or keeping it casual in a simple turtleneck.
♥ The Smile: It says it all! There’s a certain confidence that comes with a “big hair” change.
How to Maintain Your Spirals
A spiral perm is a statement, and like any masterpiece, it needs the right care. Here are our stylists’ top tips for keeping those coils tight:
♥ Ditch the Brush: Never brush your hair when it’s dry! This will turn your spirals into a cloud of frizz. Use a wide-tooth comb in the shower while you have conditioner in.
♥ Product is King: To get that “wet look” or high-definition finish, apply a curl cream or styling gel while the hair is still quite damp.
♥ Diffuse or Air Dry: Let your hair air dry for the most natural look, or use a diffuser attachment on your blow dryer on low heat to “set” the volume.
Ready for Your Own Glow-Up?
Whether you’re looking for a subtle wave or a bold spiral transformation, our international team at Assort Tokyo is ready to consult with you. We specialize in understanding global hair textures and bringing the latest Tokyo techniques to your unique style.
Book your transformation today at Assort Tokyo. Let’s find the perfect curl for you!
Appointments here: https://app2.bireki.jp/p/reserve/11714/assort_tokyo_en
Address:
B1F Rihei Building, 2-10-28 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0061
Assort Tokyo is located in the heart of Kita-Aoyama, just a short walk from Gaienmae Station. We are a 100% English-friendly salon.