Global Influence in the Highlands: Spring Hair Trends at KIKU Salon

Inverness may feel a world away from Tokyo or London, but at KIKU Salon, international influence is at the heart of every style they create and service they provide. Founded by Paul Ralph and Hiro Kudo, the salon combines Hiro’s Japanese heritage and traditional precision with Paul’s fashion-led London experience, creating hair that is both stylish and healthy with a considered focus on every intricate detail. Hiro brings traditional Japanese techniques to every cut, focusing on precision, texture, and the natural movement of the hair. As a result, every layer, fringe, and shape is carefully considered, reflecting a deep respect for both the hair and the client as an individual. Paul’s London-trained experience adds a refined, modern touch, ensuring each look feels contemporary and polished. Combined, both approaches create hair that is beautifully crafted and distinctive and is a key element of what has made KIKU a destination salon in the Scottish Highlands. KIKU’s debut collection, ‘ICHI’, very much embodies this philosophy, translating Japanese techniques into styles perfectly suited to a modern salon environment. For spring, three key looks demonstrate how careful cutting, considered styling, and thoughtful colour work together to create beautiful styles to embrace the new season. The Short Bixie Shag The Short Bixie shag is a hybrid of …