A café? Or perhaps a general store? The natural and warm atmosphere of the shop makes you want to take a peek inside, and it truly reflects the owner's personality.
The signature menu item is a specialized straightening treatment that ensures beauty is maintained even after repeated procedures.
We had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Ueki, the owner of Mate, a hair salon that gently addresses the concerns of its clients.

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■You have been using Naruto Scissors for five years now.
I had known about them since Naruto Scissors are quite famous.
I always thought I wanted to try them someday. Someday, Naruto Scissors! Haha.


■Thank you. So, what was the trigger that made "someday" come?
I reached out to the distributor and asked, "Please show me the Naruto Scissors."
That's how I met Mr. Eguchi, the representative.


■How did it feel when you actually held them in your hands?
I’ll never forget the moment I held them, touched them, and opened and closed them just once—it was a shock, like, "What is this?!"
The precision and smoothness I felt from just one open-and-close motion were unlike anything I’d experienced before.
I could tell just from that how incredible the cutting performance would be.
Everything became clear with just one open-and-close. It was truly astonishing.


■It sounds like it was a truly impactful encounter.
When the scissors I purchased were delivered and I opened the paulownia wood box, I was genuinely happy.
At the same time, I felt a sense of focus and determination.


■Did you notice anything after you started using them?
I began using them for work right away, but I had developed habits from the scissors I used before...
It took me some time to fully adapt to using the Naruto Scissors.


■I see.
But once I got used to them, the cutting performance was, of course, exceptional. What really stood out was how clearly I could feel the sensation of cutting the hair.
And above all, the texture of the hair after cutting was incredibly soft. That completely blew me away.


■I’m glad you were able to experience the quality of Naruto Scissors.
It really made me realize that it’s better to start with good scissors from the beginning.
I regret not buying Naruto Scissors sooner.

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■Now, you’re using four pairs of our scissors.

Dressline
2sukiAerolineS29T
MaticDSⅠ
MeganeDBⅢ
These are the ones I’m currently using.


■If there’s one pair you particularly love, could you tell us what makes it stand out?
It’s the “Matic DSⅠ”, specialized for dry cutting.
Since I mainly focus on dry cutting, the Matic DSⅠ is incredibly useful.
It delivers an overwhelmingly soft texture.
The thickness of the blade, characteristic of the bamboo leaf shaped blade, provides excellent power, and it’s practically an all-rounder for dry cutting.

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■Let’s talk about your journey in the beauty industry so far.
Were there any turning points or memorable moments?
The biggest turning point was when I became independent and opened my own salon.
I became a hairstylist to have my own salon, and I finally felt like I was at the starting line.
I was nothing but excited for what was to come. Of course, that feeling hasn’t changed even now.
In fact, I’m several times more excited every day than I was back then, and every day is truly enjoyable.


During haircuts, many clients have told me,
"Your scissors make a different sound when they cut." or "It sounds like they cut really well."
They might have been complimenting the Naruto Scissors, but it made me really happy too.
It motivated me to think,
"I’ll keep improving my skills as a hairstylist so I can live up to these Naruto Scissors!"

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■We, too, will continue to strive to be of even greater service to salons like yours.
For the rest of my career as a hairstylist, I will only use Naruto scissors. There’s no other choice for me.
Please ensure that this incredible craftsmanship and sharpening technique are passed down and preserved.

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