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How can you tell a real geisha?

?There are two easy ways to distinguish between maiko and geisha,? says Lugasi. ?Maiko will have decorations like flowers in her hair, which geiko will not. From behind, the maiko's obi (kimono belt) is long and stretches down almost to the floor while the geiko's obi is folded into a square shape on her back.?



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To distinguish a real Geisha (or Geiko in Kyoto) from a "tourist geisha," look for subtle, refined details. A real Geisha wears a wig, whereas an apprentice (Maiko) styles her natural hair. Real Geisha have more subtle makeup; for instance, they paint both lips red, while junior Maiko only paint the lower lip. A tourist "Geisha-for-a-day" often has poorly applied white makeup that ends abruptly at the hairline, whereas a professional has a distinctive "W" or "V" shape of bare skin left on the nape of the neck. Furthermore, real Geisha move with incredible grace and are usually on their way to an appointment, often avoiding eye contact with tourists, whereas "tourists in costume" are frequently seen posing for public photos in popular spots like Gion.

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The Geisha also goes through significant pain during the hairdressing process. It is therefore in everyone's interest to keep the hair in immaculate condition. For this reason, a Geisha sleeps with her neck on a small wooden support or takamakura.

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