Japan · Health & Beauty

Hot Pepper Beauty

Japan's leading site and app for booking hair salons, nail, eyelash, relaxation and beauty salons online, with a Japanese-only interface.

What it helps with

Booking a hair salon in JapanHot Pepper Beauty lists hair, nail, eyelash and massage salons with prices and free time slots.
First-visit couponsMany salons offer discounted coupons for new customers.
Choosing a stylist by photosStylist pages show photos of their work and reviews.

About Hot Pepper Beauty

Hot Pepper Beauty (beauty.hotpepper.jp) is run by Recruit and lists a very large number of hair and beauty salons across Japan. You can search by area or nearest station, compare coupons, stylists and photos of hairstyles, read reviews, and reserve online around the clock. Points can be earned and used through Recruit ID and partner point programs.

Key Features

Salons of All Types: Hair, nail, eyelash, relaxation and esthetic salons in one place.
Coupons and Menus: Compare coupons and menus before choosing a salon.
Stylists and Styles: Choose a stylist and browse style photos and blog posts.
24-Hour Online Booking: Reserve at any time from the website or app.

How to Get Started

Open the Hot Pepper Beauty site or app and choose an area or station.
Filter by date, menu or coupon, and compare salons and reviews.
Select a stylist and menu, then enter your name and contact details.
Complete the reservation and keep the confirmation.

Before you use it

Good to know: The site is in Japanese; show a reference photo at the salon to explain the style you want.
Sign-up: Booking needs a Recruit ID; some salons call to confirm, so give a reachable phone number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hot Pepper Beauty work with a foreign bank card in Japan?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Hot Pepper Beauty available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Hot Pepper Beauty?: No, an international phone number generally works for Hot Pepper Beauty.
Do I need local ID or residency for Hot Pepper Beauty?: No, Hot Pepper Beauty doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Hot Pepper Beauty?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Hot Pepper Beauty cost?: Free to book; salon prices and coupons as listed