Hair

Why do I even bother.

Ugh Summer

My legs haven't seen a razor in months...

Hoshi Coupe

As a part of my illustrated reportage project, I spent my Saturday afternoon sketching at Hoshi Coupe Berlin, a Japanese hair salon run by Mr Ohno. The salon was brimming with action, with the stylists hustling and customers constantly coming and going. Thanks for a fascinating drawing and interview session!

Perm

Stern to Funny

I haven't been drawing my hair differently, but I actually got a perm (at my mom's urging...and by urging I mean she almost literally dragged me to the hair dresser's) while I was in Japan. This is what G's dad had to say about it.

Also: Although they're commonly used adjectives, I think the German nuance of streng and lustig is actually quite difficult to translate correctly. Anyone have a better translation?

Brown

I get the same feeling when Japanese people tell me that I'm tall. I guess everything is relative . . .

Curly

All right, so I might have a soft spot for boys with curly hair . . .

Appointment

Our (last!) bi-monthly appointment with our personal hair stylist aka mama. Also, I forgot to mention that my mom made her Caffeinated Toothpaste debut last week! (I was in it too!) AWESOME!

Handsome Boy

Mama gave G a haircut on Monday. It was fun.

Hat Hair

'Tis hat hair season.

Chin hair

Speaking of unwanted facial hair, G gets them too...!

Buddha Buns

I thought I escaped them when I left Tokyo, but no. Buddha buns are now everywhere in Berlin!

Eyebrows and other things

Arm Pit Culture Shock

Coming from a country where it's a crying shame to have any kind of body hair at all (even for men, at times), living in Germany is a relief.

Hairy Toes

The Second Date

G often has one little white hair growing out on the top of his nose. I'm so glad that we've gotten to the point where I can just pull it out without asking.

99.9% Japanese

Bonus Bonsai!

Hairy Neck

I swear, I was paying attention in class . . . !

Hair Timeline

I've wanted to draw my hairstyle timeline for a while, but now that I've drawn it, I guess I haven't done anything that drastic. Hmm?

The Mama Series

The Mama Series

ps.
Happy Birthday Rico!