When Was the Last Time You Truly Smiled?

— A Smile Is the Shortcut to Health and Beauty —

Traveling, working, or exploring a new city can be exciting—but also tiring.At some point, you may notice:

“Have I even smiled today?”

A tense or expressionless face doesn’t just make you look distant.It also affects stress levels, facial muscles, and even your overall health.

■ The Science: Why Smiling Improves Your Health

A simple smile triggers several “feel-good” chemicals in the brain:

● Serotonin — the happiness hormone

Helps stabilize your mood and calm the nervous system.

● Beta-endorphins — natural pain relievers

Reduce stress and help release tension in the body.

● Oxytocin — the bonding hormone

Creates feelings of trust, safety, and emotional comfort.

Smiling is not just emotional—it’s a health-boosting, stress-reducing action supported by science.

■ Smiling Makes You Visually More Attractive

People who smile naturally appear:

• brighter

• friendlier

• more confident

• younger

• more approachable

Even better, research shows that“a fake smile” can still activate the same positive reactions in the brain.

So even on tough days,lifting the corners of your mouth just a little can change your mood.

■ Why Smiling Feels Hard Sometimes

If you spend long hours on your phone or laptop, or carry travel fatigue, you may feel:

• tension in your temples

• stiff jaw muscles (masseter)

• tight foreheads

• heavy eyes

• rigid scalp

When these areas become tight,your facial muscles cannot move freely—making it harder to smile naturally.

This is incredibly common for travelers and business professionals.

■ Releasing Facial Tension Helps Your Natural Smile Return

At our salon in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, we help reset this tension.

▼ What We Offer

✔ Professional head massage to release scalp and facial tightness

✔ Encourages natural movement of expression muscles

✔ Free hairstyling so you leave looking polished and refreshed

After this combination,most guests naturally smile without even trying.

We often hear:“I feel lighter.”“My expression looks brighter.”“I didn’t realize how tense my face was.”

■ Give Yourself One Small Reason to Smile Today

Travel is more enjoyable when your mind and face feel relaxed.You don’t need a big laugh—just a gentle smile is enough to start positive changes in your body.

If stress or tension makes it hard to smile lately,we’d be happy to help you unwind during your Tokyo visit.

Come reset your mind, scalp, and expression—and leave with your natural smile again.

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