Following Brazilian waxes and Indian eyebrow threading, Japanese ear cleaning could well be the next hit in salon treatments. In Tokyo, shops are popping up that specialize in cleaning people's ears.
Using an ear-pick equipped with a tiny camera, professional ear cleaners can show clients exactly how much wax is being removed. The Mimi Kurin salon, shown above, opened in December 2005, and charges JPY 500 (EUR 3.50 / USD 4.25) for a quick five-minute clean, with the deluxe twenty-minute service going for JPY 2,000. Seventy percent of Mimi Kurin's customers are men, and the service has been so successful that a second store will open in Yokohama later this month.
Not only could this concept be copied to cities across the world (after all, everyone needs a little ear pampering sometime), it would also be a great add-on service for hair salons or day spas. And how about combining ear cleaning with hearing tests? Recent research into "iPod ear" advises testing hearing regularly, to be able to spot damage as soon as possible. Sounds like a smart new business idea.
This is a very unique idea. I would pay for the service contingent upon several factors. Are these "clean ear techs" bonded? How close does their equipment go to the ear drum? Are they insured? etc.
Sounds great...Is it available in UK..??
why must we clean our ears?
This will possibly not work in Europe or America. Those populations have wet wax, Asians hat dry wax, hence you have to pick or scrape it off. Thats why you can use a camera. You would have to use syringing for the caucasians.
My husband had it done in Malaysia in KL last week. The place offerred ear candling as well. She didn't have the live camera equipment but i saw quite a bit of wax come out. My husband did not enjoy the experience because the lady did go quite deep into his ear. I am scared to have it done but I know there is a lot of wax in my ear.
there are some dumb people commenting on this article. randall, you clean your ears because dirt, dust, and wax build up. everyone should be cleaning their ears once in awhile. doctors recommend cleaning your ears every year.
second dumb person - George, caucasians have wet wax and asians have dry wax? humans all have the same kind of ear wax. secondly, there are asian people in america.
there are some dumb people commenting on this article. randall, you clean your ears because dirt, dust, and wax build up. everyone should be cleaning their ears once in awhile. doctors recommend cleaning your ears every year.
second dumb person - George, caucasians have wet wax and asians have dry wax? humans all have the same kind of ear wax. secondly, there are asian people in america.
how do i get in touch with these guys to find more.. thanx
how do i get in touch with these guys to find more.. thanx