A rare look at the creation of a traditional hairstyle of a Geiko-in-training

Recognisable by her carefully constructed appearance, including traditional style of dress, make-up and hair, the Geisha is a revered symbol of Japan's rich cultural history. While it's rare to see a Geisha in modern day Japan, this historic tradition is still an active part of life in the city of Kyoto, where several hundred Geiko, as they are referred to in Kyoto, reside.