First in the Barber Industry: Achieve Up to 45% Commission for Full-Time Employees

DAMDEE TOKYO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Katsushika Ward, Tokyo; Representative: Kazuki Takahashi), dedicated to elevating the status and value creation of the barber industry, will implement a new salary system in April 2026, offering up to 45% commission for full-time employees.

Furthermore, through this system, we aim to increase the average stylist salary from the current approximately ¥650,000 to ¥800,000, thereby boosting the overall income level in the barber industry.

This initiative overturns the conventional reward structure in the traditional barber industry, representing an "industry-first challenge※" to achieve high returns while maintaining full-time employment, and is expected to create a significant impact.

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Ending the Dichotomy: "Stability or Income?"

Until now, the barber industry has been characterized by:

- Full-time employment = Stable but low returns - Contract work = High returns but unstable

DAMDEE questions this very structure and proposes a new way of working that balances "stability" and "high income."

Under the new system, stylists who meet certain standards will receive up to 45% commission based on their assigned sales.

This will create an environment where full-time employees can earn high incomes, redefining the income model within the industry.

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Towards an Era of ¥800,000 Average Salary

The essence of this systemic reform is not merely a "commission increase."

DAMDEE aims to establish a new standard of ¥800,000 as the average stylist salary.

This is a challenge to raise the "average value" itself, not just for top performers, but through reproducible training and evaluation systems.

- Current Average: Approx. ¥650,000 - Target Average: Approx. ¥800,000

This increase is highly unusual in the barber industry and serves as a step towards permeating society with the recognition that "barbers are a profitable profession."

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An Era Rewarded for "Value Provision," Not Just Skill

DAMDEE emphasizes not just technical skill, but the ability to provide value to customers.

The new system is designed to fairly evaluate "stylists who continue to be chosen by customers" based on essential metrics such as:

- Repeat rate - Next appointment rate - Average customer spending

This will build an environment where "successful stylists" can be nurtured reproducibly, directly linking individual growth to income.

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A "Compensation Revolution" to Change the Future of Barbers

The profession of a barber has the power to change not only a person's appearance but also their confidence and life.

However, the reality that compensation has not matched this value has been a long-standing issue.

Through this new system, DAMDEE will establish new standards:

"Barbers are a profession where one can earn well." "It is a profession where effort directly leads to income."

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Raising the Entire Industry

This initiative goes beyond a mere internal system overhaul; it aims to enhance the value of the entire barber industry.

Going forward, DAMDEE will simultaneously promote:

- Strengthening of educational systems - Clarification of career paths - Improvement of working environments

And lead industry innovation towards realizing the vision of "making barbering a dream job."

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Representative's Comment

"The profession of a barber has the power to change people's lives. Therefore, it is only natural that we provide compensation and an environment commensurate with that value. This system is not just a salary revision; it is a step towards changing the future of the industry. The goal of an average salary of ¥800,000 is by no means a dream. We will create an environment where everyone can reach it through a reproducible system. For those who work hard to be fairly evaluated and continue with dreams, towards an industry where they can pursue their passions. DAMDEE will remain at the forefront."

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※Internal Survey (As of March 2026) As a salary system achieving up to 45% commission for full-time employees ──────────────

Company Profile

Company Name: DAMDEE TOKYO Co., Ltd. Location: Katsushika Ward, Tokyo Representative: Kazuki Takahashi Business Activities: Operation of barber shops, education business, product development, etc. Keywords: Barber, Hair Salon, Asakusa, Beauty Salon, Hairdressing, Barber Industry