Men's Eyebrow Salon Lab Achieves Top Rankings Nationwide with Three Locations in the Top Ten

Men's Eyebrow Salon Lab Achieves Unprecedented Success

In a remarkable achievement for the grooming industry, Men's Eyebrow Salon Lab, operated by Arrows Plus Inc., has ranked first in Kanto and second nationwide in the STEKiNA April 2026 rankings. This groundbreaking recognition is reflective of the salon's specialized focus on men’s grooming, and it has led to an impressive three locations being honored in the national Top Ten.

Overview of Rankings

Regional Rankings (April 2026)

- 1st Place (Kanto): Machida Store
- 4th Place (Kanto): Yokohama West Exit Store
- 6th Place (Kanto): Funabashi Store

National Rankings (April 2026)

- 2nd Place: Machida Store
- 7th Place: Yokohama West Exit Store
- 9th Place: Funabashi Store

Alongside these achievements, an impressive five staff members were also selected for the Kanto individual rankings, underlining the salon's commitment to quality and excellence in men’s grooming. With over 45,000 customers served and an astounding 88% customer repeat rate, Men's Eyebrow Salon Lab has garnered an average rating of 4.7 in customer reviews.

More Than Just an Eyebrow Salon

Men's Eyebrow Salon Lab is more than a typical grooming service. The team believes in the transformative power of male grooming to enhance lifestyle and confidence. The salon’s approach goes beyond simply shaping eyebrows; it focuses on highlighting each individual’s charm and self-assurance.

Their service philosophy is grounded in three core principles: “not overdoing it,” “naturalness,” and “adaptation.” They carefully analyze a customer’s unique bone structure, muscle movements, facial features, and lifestyle to create tailored designs that genuinely enhance one's appearance. The objective isn’t merely to refine eyebrows but to create a positive transformation in their clients’ daily lives, impacting first impressions and self-confidence.

Customer testimonials reflect this impact, with many expressing feelings of increased cleanliness, changed first impressions, newfound confidence, and overall comfort during their visits.

Fostering Talent and Expertise

The success leading to these recent accolades is attributed not only to technical skills but also to the salon's dedication to cultivating talent. With a strict selection criterion resulting in approximately 10 applicants per position, they emphasize not just technical proficiency but also a genuine commitment to customer service.

For new recruits, almost 1-on-1 training ensures that even those without prior experience can thrive in their roles. This focus on mentorship has yielded a 0% turnover rate among full-time employees for the fiscal year 2025.

Strengthening Recruitment Efforts

In light of these accomplishments, the salon is now ramping up hiring for full-time beauty specialists, including eyelash and eyebrow artists. Key features of these available positions include:

- Starting salary of 250,000 yen (with the potential of exceeding 500,000 yen in earnings)
- Commission rates up to 50%
- Complete two-day weekends
- Flexible holiday requests (subject to conditions)
- Full transportation reimbursement
- Annual bonuses
- Early leaving on Sundays (minimum by 18:05)
- Comprehensive training programs
- Five-day summer and winter breaks
- Optional participation in company events

This new employment model aims to create a better working environment within the beauty industry while simultaneously contributing to the growth of the male-focused beauty market.

A Vision for the Future

CEO Keisei Takabayashi reflects on this achievement, stating, “This award exemplifies the dedication of our customers and each team member. While we are thrilled with our rankings—first in Kanto, second nationwide, and three stores in the Top Ten—we view it as just a milestone in our journey.”

He adds, “Our vision is to make men’s grooming a cultural norm and a standard practice. We aim to deliver value through not only our technical expertise but also through talent and organizational development with a focus on the quality of service.”

About Men's Eyebrow Salon Lab

Men's Eyebrow Salon Lab operates under the guiding philosophy of “making men’s grooming a culture and a standard practice.” With nine locations nationwide, it has welcomed over 45,000 customers and aspires to expand to 100 locations by 2030, bringing male grooming closer to the everyday consumer.

Current Locations (As of May 2026)

- Tokyo (5 locations):

- Eyebrow Salon Lab, Ebisu Daikanyama
- Eyebrow Salon Lab, Shibuya
- Eyebrow Salon Lab, Machida
- Eyebrow Salon Lab, Ikebukuro East Exit
- Eyebrow Salon Lab, Ginza