" My motivational partner."
　
Such happy words were used by "ALBA mother" in Takarazuka City, who has been using Naruto scissors for three years now.
She also showed us an unexpected side of her that we could not have imagined from her gentle atmosphere.

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■I heard you have been a hairdresser for generations.

That's right.
When I was thinking about my career path, I sometimes longed to become a grand hostess who uses foreign languages,
My grandmother and mother were both hairdressers, and I watched them from an early age, so I felt very close to them.

■That's why you became a hairdresser yourself?

Actually, I became fascinated by the craftsmanship of barbers who handle razor blades!
I thought it would be cool to have an active profession in a male-dominated society, so I became a barber.

■ How ... surprising!

I am also a licensed hairdresser now.
I want to make a wide range of customers, young and elderly, beautiful.

■How did you come to know about Naruto scissors?

A senior colleague at the salon where I worked in Osaka told me about it.
He told me, "The best scissors are Naruto scissors.
For me, at that time, it lives in another world.
But from the time I learned that
I began to think, "I would like to use Naruto scissors someday.

■You visited us at Naruto Scissors Factory.

Three years ago.
Actually, I initially visited the factory to buy a pair of scissors for scissor over comb.
But the staff suggested that I first get a pair of scissors for cutting and thinning, which I often use on a daily basis.

■What did you choose?

NewHennessyFlex and the Dressline,
First Naruto scissors.

*NewHennessyFlex   Soft cutting feeling. Popular with both barbers and hairdressers.
*Dressline  Thinning scissors, which immediately after its launch had a two-month waiting list. Great at creating texture easily.


■And finally, you have also purchased scissors for scissor over comb!
　　
Yes, I recently purchased a BalticKarakusa.
The deciding factor was the smooth opening and closing. I like the Karakusa engraving on the handle.

*BalticKarakusa　Powerful straight handle. The design is the unique Karakusa.

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■How is it comfortable to use?

When I cut with BalticKarakusa, customers tell me that the sound during cutting is different.
It seems that the sensation of being cut is gentler.
I myself don't feel hand fatigue, probably because it opens and closes smoothly.
It fits well in my hand and doesn't hurt my fingers.
It cuts very well and makes a beautiful surface. I can hold the Naruto scissors stably.

■Thank you!
Do you have any scissors that you would like to see in the future?

I want a pair of scissors for sliding next.
I want to use this type of scissors because they can express textures that cannot be achieved by thinning scissors.　

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■Naruto Scissors celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.
　What are your expectations for Naruto Scissors in the future?

There are many people who know about Naruto Scissors.
However, I think the current situation is that there are not many people who have the opportunity to use them.
I would like to see more opportunities for people to use them!

I feel that I am doing a good job using the Naruto scissors that I admire so much.
Every time I use it, I think, “I will continue to work hard as a hairdresser/barber for a long time to come!”
For me, the Naruto scissors are a partner that motivates me.

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