A balancing shampoo designed for all hair types—even colour‑treated or chemically processed hair. This Italian‑made formula uses camellia oil, essential fatty acids, and plant‑derived squalene to cleanse gently while infusing softness and shine. The camellia oil, pressed from seeds native to Japan’s Ōshima Island, is rich in omegas 3, 6 and 9, helping strengthen hair and restore its natural lustre. Lightly fragranced with the signature Takamichi scent—green, fresh, and subtle.
Featuring wildcrafted extracts created by ultrasound extraction, which yields purer and more potent benefits than steam distillation.
As seen in every bathroom at Nine Orchard Hotel. Same formula, same feel—now in your hands.
Takamichi opted for larger bottles ( 12oz fl ) made of recycled plastic
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WHY IT'S SPECIAL
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Camellia oil & squalene: these antioxidant‑rich oils cleanse without stripping and soothe dry or irritated scalps.
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Signature scent: a fresh, green fragrance with bergamot, neroli, and petitgrain at the top; aquatic and orange‑flower notes in the middle; cedarwood, musk, and amber at the base.
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Nine Orchard pedigree: the same formula found in every bathroom of the Nine Orchard Hotel—now in a recyclable 12‑fl‑oz bottle.
DIRECTIONS
Apply a dime‑sized amount to thoroughly wet hair and massage into the scalp. Rinse and repeat, waiting about 10 seconds before rinsing the second time. For daily washers, use a smaller amount or simply wet hair and follow with conditioner. After shampooing, gently towel‑dry to maximise the conditioner’s effectiveness
Hair salon tip: If you follow with a conditioner or treatment after shampooing, be sure to thoroughly wring the hair with a towel (not just between your hands) to remove all excess water. The conditioner will penetrate much more deeply, and its action will immediately increase tenfold.
INGREDIENTS
Water (Aqua), Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl
Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Fragrance, Sea Salt (Maris
Sal), Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate.
Not used in the formula as such but naturally present in the
essential oils used in the formula: Hexyl Cinnamal, d-Limonene,
Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Farnesol.
THE BRAND
Founded by New York hairstylist Takamichi Saeki, the Takamichi line was born out of twenty years of hands‑on experience in the salon. Saeki wanted to cut through cluttered hair‑care routines and offer well‑crafted essentials that deliver results and simplify daily rituals. Each product features thoughtfully sourced ingredients—camellia oil from Ōshima Island, wildcrafted plant extracts captured through ultrasound extraction, plant‑based waxes and cotton wicks—and embodies a fresh, green signature scent reminiscent of the Nine Orchard Hotel. The range is cruelty‑free, made in Italy, France or the USA, and packaged in recyclable materials, reflecting a commitment to both luxury and sustainability.
