{"id":85880,"date":"2016-04-11T17:04:34","date_gmt":"2016-04-11T08:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=85880&lang=en"},"modified":"2016-04-12T17:39:20","modified_gmt":"2016-04-12T08:39:20","slug":"shaves-cuts-franks-chop-shop-fukuoka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/shaves-cuts-franks-chop-shop-fukuoka\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaves & Cuts – Frank’s Chop Shop in Fukuoka"},"content":{"rendered":"

Frank\u2019s Chop Shop, the New York barber with rave reviews from Men\u2019s Journal, ESPN and Time Out New York, has opened its first Asian branch right here in Fukuoka! The barber shop appeals to skaters, deep-cut hip hop lovers and people just looking for a top-quality shave. Fukuoka Now took Parisien Yienyien (Aurelien Robert) to test drive this \u201cbarber shop for the modern gentleman of leisure\u201d.<\/p>\n

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The shop could have been air-dropped in from New York. Attention has been paid to every aspect of the place so that it\u2019s \u201cthe real deal\u201d: all the products used are American, from the clippers to the handmade chairs, the latter of which were imported from Texas. That is to say, everything except the razors, which are Japanese; after all, Japan produces the best blades in the world.<\/p>\n

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Unlike most barbers and beauty salons in Fukuoka, light jazz does not tinkle away in the background. Here a booming sound system plays whatever the barber likes – from Amy Winehouse to hip hop.<\/p>\n

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As Yienyien pointed out, getting the perfect shave as a foreigner in Fukuoka is no easy feat – different ethnicities have differently shaped heads, and finding a barber comfortable working with non-Japanese head shapes is, in Yienyien\u2019s experience, difficult. Makoto Eguchi, Yienyien\u2019s barber, has over 12 years of experience, and oozed laidback confidence. He immediately got started on the \u201cClassic Clipper Cut\u201d (\u00a53,500) Yienyien ordered; clippers are used to style the head, beard and mustache, with some use of scissors for more intricate work. <\/p>\n

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Makoto jumped straight into the haircut, working quickly and surely, and expertly selecting different clipper attachments for the nape and sides, the crown, and so on. <\/p>\n

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In anticipation of the shave, a hot towel was applied to Yienyien\u2019s beard to soften the hair whilst Makoto worked with the blade to neaten his hairline. Once the beard had been appropriately softened, Makoto began carefully shaving with a razor blade – a moment which requires true trust between a barber and his customer – the experience certainly seemed to forge some kind of bond between Yienyien and Makoto, as once the shave was over they friended each other on Line… <\/p>\n

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Yienyien and Makoto – bonded by beard and blade…<\/p><\/div>\n

Gentlemen can also order a \u201cQuick Fix\u201d (trim of the sides and nape, \u00a52,000), a \u201cBuzz Cut\u201d (a once over with the buzzer, \u00a53,000), or a \u201cStyle Scissor Cut\u201d (complete style change for someone with longer hair, \u00a54,000). A shampooing is \u00a5500 extra. <\/p>\n

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Yienyien looking good after his haircut and shave!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Here you can buy premium men\u2019s hair and facial care products. Choose from Baxter of California, pomade and facial care products which Baxter proclaims are the \u201cevolution of men\u2019s grooming\u201d, Layrite, pomade developed by rockabillies for all who want a \u201cmodernly classic\u201d look, and Suavecito Pomade, a product which is rarely available in Japan. They have even imported tortoiseshell combs and aluminium combs, the latter of which are specially made for Frank\u2019s Chop Shop. <\/p>\n

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If your new hair inspires you to buy new threads, then you can shop for Hall of Fame clothing in the store! You can also buy Frank\u2019s Chop Shop snapbacks, as well as caps which are collaborations between Frank\u2019s Chop Shop and other hip companies. Go in dowdy, come out dope. <\/p>\n

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Frank\u2019s Chop Shop is not just a place to be on the business end of some expert grooming. As Makoto told us, it represents a whole lifestyle – it\u2019s a place where those into hard-core hip hop music can relax with those who appreciate authentic American style. \u201cThis is not like what currently exists in Japan\u201d, Makoto said. <\/p>\n

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Interestingly, Frank\u2019s Chop Shop chose Fukuoka for its first Asian branch because it is a compact city, but big enough that there are enough of the fashion-forward clientele whom they want to attract. <\/p>\n

So book yourself in at Frank\u2019s Chop Shop for New York-style, luxe treatment in a relaxed, trendy atmosphere. <\/p>\n

Frank\u2019s Chop Shop recommends making an appointment, but walk-ins are also welcome. <\/p>\n

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Frank\u2019s Chop Shop<\/strong>
\n1-9-45 Daimyo, Chuo-ku
\n092-751-7685
\nOpen: 11:00~21:00
\nClosed: Irregular
\nwww.frankschopshop.com<\/a>
\nMap<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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