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Onico Hair and Nail by Ryo Isobe

This forest-like beauty salon in Osaka has birch trees wedged between the floor and ceiling (+ slideshow).

Onico Hair and Nail by Ryo Isobe

Named Onico, the hair and nail salon was designed by Japanese architect Ryo Isobe.

Onico Hair and Nail by Ryo Isobe

The architect imagined the space as a woodland filled with antique objects and other curiosities, including a stuffed owl.

Onico Hair and Nail by Ryo Isobe

"Our client likes DIY and he makes many objects and furniture by himself," said Isobe. "So we made the space as if it is a treasure hunt in the woods."

Onico Hair and Nail by Ryo Isobe

Birch trees are dotted around the space, amongst a styling area containing assorted chairs and mirrors.

Onico Hair and Nail by Ryo Isobe

A mixture of lanterns, chandeliers and bare light bulbs are suspended from the ceiling, while fairy lights are strung up beside a cluster of artificial ivy in the room behind.

Onico Hair and Nail by Ryo Isobe

Other details include a decorative balustrade, empty picture frames and a golden dresser.

Onico Hair and Nail by Ryo Isobe

We've featured a few hair and beauty salons from Japan, including one lined with colourful ceramic tiles and one containing a zigzagging steel screen.

Onico Hair and Nail by Ryo Isobe

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Onico Hair and Nail by Ryo Isobe