A Relaxing Salon for Beautiful Hair and a Refreshed Mind
Published: August 28, 2026
※Prices are subject to change from those in effect at the time of the interview. Please contact the store directly for the latest information.
※This time, we revisited the shop to introduce its latest developments and new services since our previous feature.
A hair salon is a place to take care of your hair.
But ZEN hair & spa Nishi-ojima aims to offer something more: time to refresh not only your hair, but your mind as well.
During our interview, Assistant Manager Matsumoto repeatedly spoke about the salon’s wish to “care for each person as an individual.” That philosophy can be felt in every new service and initiative the salon offers.
A Head Immersion Bath: A New Step Toward Deeper Relaxation
At ZEN hair & spa Nishi-ojima, relaxation is one of the salon’s central themes. A signature example is its head immersion bath, introduced relatively early among salons in Koto City.
Warm carbonated water gently envelops the entire head, helping leave the scalp feeling refreshed while creating a soothing sensation much like soaking in a hot spring. When added after hair coloring, the treatment can also help support lasting color and shine. It has become a popular menu option for customers who want to care for their hair while enjoying a relaxing moment.
Photo provided by the salon
Photo provided by the salon
Photo provided by the salon
▲ For hair coloring, the salon uses the “Zero Tech” technique to reduce contact with the scalp for a gentler treatment.
Because Everyone’s Hair Concerns Are Different
Treatments at the salon are carefully tailored to each customer’s hair type and scalp condition.
Options include hair-esthetic treatments using professional hair-care brands, as well as combinations of Western-style care and treatments inspired by traditional Chinese herbal approaches.
Rather than simply recommending a set menu, the staff work together with each customer to find the approach best suited to their individual concerns. This personalized care is one of the salon’s core commitments.
▲ The salon takes time for thorough consultations.
Creating Not Just a “Flattering Look,” but a Style That Feels Like You
The salon’s goal is not simply to change a hairstyle. It values “hair design that enriches your lifestyle,” offering suggestions that reflect each customer’s daily life and individual hair concerns.
Rather than being chosen on price alone, the salon aims to be a place where customers feel, “I can trust them with my hair.”
Based on careful consultations, the staff combine techniques designed to minimize stress on the scalp with care suited to each person’s hair type, creating a look that feels uniquely right for them. Another strength of the salon is its focus not only on hairstyle, but also on the beauty and condition of the hair itself.
▲ Located on the second floor at an intersection, the salon offers an open, airy interior with a pleasant view.
Photo provided by the salon
Photo provided by the salon
A Salon That Stays Close to the Community for Years to Come
What the salon wants to continue valuing most is conversation with its customers.
By listening carefully to each person and making suggestions based on their hair condition and lifestyle that day, the staff provide warm, personal service rather than a one-size-fits-all routine. Their goal is to create a salon customers will want to return to again and again.
To remain a trusted presence in the community, where people can casually seek advice about their hair—that has been the Morimoto Group’s guiding philosophy since its founding.
It is a salon that does more than style your hair; it also offers a small lift that can make each day feel a little more positive.
A salon rooted in the community – a place you can keep coming back to
What the salon wants to continue valuing most is conversation with its customers.
The staff listens closely to each person and makes suggestions based on the condition of their hair that day and their lifestyle. By providing warm, attentive service rather than treating appointments like an assembly line, the salon strives to be a place customers will want to visit again.
To remain a salon loved by the community and a place where people can casually ask for advice about their hair – that has been the Morimoto Group’s unchanged philosophy since its founding.
More than simply styling hair, this is a salon that offers a small boost toward feeling more positive every day.
▲ Assistant Manager Matsumoto, whose warm and friendly smile leaves a lasting impression.
※Information is based on July 2026. Prices, operating hours, and other details may change. Please verify with the store directly.
※All amounts mentioned in the article are inclusive of taxes.
