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THE REAL SECRET OF RIKISHI’S TOPKNOT

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The professional rikishi’s hairstyle is of course styling it with the topknot. But to maintain its sharp look at all times, a hairdresser needs to apply an extra behind-the-scenes treatment. This clip shows hairdresser’s amazing techniques to keep the rikishi’s hairstyle always in perfect shape.
(This clip was originally produced by the Japanese channel.)

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20 Comments

@sumoprimetime7506 Creator 3 years ago Pinned

Konnichiwa and welcome to another edition of SUMO PRIME TIME. Today, we'll show you a clip which was originally made by the Japanese-language YouTube team. As you know, having a topknot is one of the symbols of being a professional rikishi. This footage reveals how to keep the rikishi’s hairstyle in perfect shape. Honestly speaking, I was flabbergasted to see what goes on behind-the-scenes to maintain rikishi’s topknot nice and neat at all times and impeccable techniques required by the hairdresser in so doing. I’m sure you’ll be pleasantly shocked to see the true makings of the topknot. Thanks always for watching and see you all again soon. Arigato!!

@brandonwinstead7137 3 years ago

Whoever realized that hairdressing and guitar solos needed to meet I thank you. 🙏🙌

@miguelluis483 3 years ago

Never did I think before I got into sumo I'd be watching someone's hair be combed for 14 minutes.

@yakdeculture9761 3 years ago

Thank you for letting us have a peek at this, I never knew they had to shave under the topknot! Please keep it up Sumo Prime Time!

@stephenmaniscalco1351 3 years ago

As a licensed barber I found this intriguing and I'm not familiar with the shears used to trim the top knot. I also found the knot tying interesting. Some scalp treatment is really needed.

@sophiko-lagvilava 3 years ago

I'm utterly surprised. For the first time, I see the situation with shaving the head.
The hidden secret of the topknots - sumo is a world of endless discoveries.

This was very interesting, thanks

@townsperson4o4 3 years ago

I absolutely ADORE the music scoring for this video. It really captures the meditative aspect of just sitting there, having your hair done, and collapsing your attention into how good it feels

@mohameddanial2792 3 years ago

Can't blame them if their scalp has flakes. Those pomades are oil-based and heavy, and they use a lot of it.

@mrpopenfresh 3 years ago

That soft rock is a funny choice of music.

@Foggen 8 months ago

The layers of tradition on tradition are fascinating but also hilarious to me, because the samurai chonmage seems explicitly designed to emulate a receding hairline in a way I can only assume began with protecting somebody's ego

@martincolvill5453 3 years ago

What is the music used in this video? Anyone know?

@boefteck 3 years ago

Please, if you guys are going to start doing translated videos of the japanese sumo Youtube, please translate some of the videos of life in the stable...I'm not a native speaker and I try to keep up with what is being said but its so fast! Plus these videos, even to someone with rudimentary japanese skills are super entertaining! Please consider it!

@Shogero 3 years ago

Thank you to the hairdressers who support the wrestlers to fight with dignity and honor.

@RamundHallgrimsson 3 years ago

wow, SPT is already great with its own original content, but having access to the treasure trove that is NSK's official channel just takes it a notch above.

@PearlCab 3 years ago

I liked the background music. Very calming.

@Jane-x3q 1 year ago

What a serene face he has even though he feels embarrassed.

@Staetik 4 months ago

It amazes me how the Japanese are so meticulous with everything they do. From cooking to haircuts, such pride and skill they put into their work. A joy to watch, thank you.