(Simple English phrases that every Japanese barber will understand)
✨1. Introduction
“When I go to a Japanese barber, how much do they shave my eyebrows?”
“Will they shave too much?”
“How do I say it in English?”
For many visitors, eyebrows are one of the biggest worries when getting a haircut in Japan.
And honestly…
“I want to ask, but I feel embarrassed.”
“I don’t know the right words, so I just let them do it…”
That “I’m a shy boy…” moment happens a lot.
But don’t worry.
This guide will remove all your eyebrow anxiety.
By the way, Japanese barbers shaving your entire eyebrows is basically an urban legend.
It almost never happens.
👉 New to Japanese barbers? Start here:
“What Is Japanese Barber Culture?”
(A simple guide to silence, shoulder Pon-Pon, shaving, and how to feel comfortable.)
✨3. The Quick Answer
Japanese barbers do NOT shave your eyebrows off.
The standard service is very natural:
- A little shaping
- A light shave of small hairs
- Only a small adjustment of the outline
Nothing dramatic. Nothing too thin.
And here are the simple English phrases that every Japanese barber understands:
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🔵 ✔ Just a little clean-up
“Little cut eyebrows.”
🔵 ✔ Don’t make them thin
“Not too trimming.”
🔵 ✔ Don’t touch my eyebrows
“No touch eyebrows.”
“No shaving here.” (point to the tail of the brow)
These short phrases work perfectly in Japan.
✨2. Why Eyebrows Feel Risky in Japan
This is not about technique—it’s about cultural difference.
In Japan:
Shaving small hairs around the brows/temples is a normal barber service.
Outside Japan:
Eyebrows are often DIY or a separate beauty service.
Because of this, visitors often worry:
“Will they shave too much without asking?”
Also, eyebrows change your face a lot,
and once they are shaved too thin,
it takes weeks to grow back.
But relax.
Japanese barbers aim for “natural-looking eyebrows.”
It’s part of the culture, and they rarely make them look unnatural.
✨4. Three Easy Order Styles
Even if you’re not confident in English,
short words + pointing gesture work perfectly.
① Natural style
👉 “Little cut eyebrows.”
👉 “Natural style.”
② Shape a little
👉 “Shape a little.”
👉 “Not too sharp.”
③ Don’t touch at all
👉 “No touch eyebrows.”
👉 “No shaving here.” (point where you don’t want shaved)
(These phrases match the English level most Japanese barbers understand.)
✨5. Common Worries (and the real answer)
◆ “Will they make my eyebrows too thin?”
→ Say “Not too trimming.”
→ Japan does not have a “thin eyebrow” culture, so barbers avoid over-shaving.
◆ “Is eyebrow shaving required?”
→ No, it’s optional.
→ They usually shave only small hairs on the forehead/temple.
→ If you don’t want it: “No touch eyebrows.”
✨6. Copy-and-Paste English Phrases
Natural eyebrow
“Please keep my eyebrows natural.”
Clean up only
“Just clean up around here.” (point above/below the brow)
Don’t shave here
“No shaving here, please.” (point to brow tail)
Shape a little
“Just shape a little. Not too sharp.”
Even if your English is simple,
touching your eyebrow while speaking works 100%.
✨7. Important Notes
- Japanese barbers prefer a natural look
- Visitors often worry because of cultural differences
- Short English + pointing = perfect communication
- Showing a photo is always a good idea
✨8. Summary
Eyebrows in Japan are handled gently and naturally.
Short English is enough:
“Little cut eyebrows.”
“Not too thin.”
“No touch eyebrows.”
Say these words and enjoy a stress-free barber experience in Japan.
Let’s BARBER!! 💈
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