Thoughts on the movie 'Michael' from a hairdresser's perspective
After watching the movie 'Michael', there is something I thought about once again.
It is that what attracts people is not just the greatness of technique.
Of course, Michael Jackson's singing and dancing are overwhelming.
But I think he remains relevant today not just because he was skilled, but because every movement, voice, and expression contained something only he could produce.
🎤｜Technique alone is not enough to last
Watching Michael's dancing, I feel that every movement of his fingertips, his gaze, and even the moments he stops have meaning.
It is not just in the flashy scenes, but often the moments when he is still or takes a brief pause that leave the strongest impression.
Why stop here?
Why make this movement?
Because it is thought through to that extent, I believe it does not look dated even after decades.
He is not performing to show off his technique; he has something he wants to convey, and he uses his technique to achieve that.
I felt that this is what is truly amazing about him.
✂️｜It is similar to the work of a hairdresser
While watching the movie, I thought it was somewhat similar to the work of a hairdresser.
Cutting and coloring are, of course, techniques.
Trimming hair length and applying color beautifully are things that must be done, or it wouldn't be a job.
However, just because the technique is accurate does not mean the hairstyle will suit the person.
I think about what kind of design suits them by looking not only at their facial features, bone structure, and hair quality, but also their clothing, way of speaking, and the atmosphere they carry.
Even with the same layer cut, the impression changes just by slightly altering how the hair around the face is styled.
When it comes to hair color, if you think beyond just achieving the desired shade and consider how it affects the appearance of the skin and how it looks when light shines through it, the final result changes.
I believe that is where a hairdresser's personal expression comes through.
🌿｜How to discover what makes someone unique
A hairdresser's job is not just about cutting hair or changing its color.
It is also about discovering the charm that a person naturally possesses and giving it a visible form through their hairstyle.
Sometimes, changing one's hair can suddenly reveal an atmosphere that the person themselves hadn't noticed before.
When a client's expression brightens a little after the finish, or when they smile while touching their hair, I feel glad to be doing this job.
Design is not just about making big changes.
Changing the bangs a little.
Adding a bit of movement around the face.
Adding just a touch of translucency to the hair color.
Those small changes can sometimes change how a person feels.
That is why I believe it is important to focus on how to discover the charm within the person, rather than forcing the design I want to do onto them.
🎬｜Movies and music are also studies for a hairdresser
As a hairdresser, I will continue to study cutting and coloring.
However, I also feel that studying technique alone is not enough.
The way light is used in movies.
The rhythm of music.
The expressions in photographs.
The texture and silhouette of clothing.
Even things that seem unrelated to beauty at first glance stay with you as you watch them.
And sometimes, they connect in unexpected ways when I'm doing a photoshoot or thinking about a client's hairstyle.
Even if it doesn't immediately serve a practical purpose, I believe it is important for a hairstylist to keep accumulating things that move their heart.
There is no such thing as a finished sensibility.
That is why it is interesting, and I think it has no end.
✨｜Expressing what only I can
Watching the movie 'Michael' made me feel that it is important not only to polish one's skills but also to keep thinking about what those skills are used for.
It's not about just creating a trendy hairstyle as it is, but about adapting it into a shape that suits that person and delivering it to them.
It's about finding their atmosphere and charm, and expressing it through their hair.
It is not an easy task, but that is exactly why I think the job of a hairstylist is interesting.
Moving forward, I want to continue expanding my sensibility by engaging with things other than hair, such as movies, music, photography, and art.
And I want to be a hairstylist who faces each person sincerely and delivers a design that only they can pull off.
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By layering these two structures, I guide each person toward their own unique, mature, and cute style.
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