A balancing shampoo designed to cleanse gently while preserving the scalp’s natural barrier and the hair’s structural integrity. Suitable for all hair types—including color-treated and chemically processed hair—the formula removes buildup without stripping, leaving hair soft, resilient, and luminous.
Camellia oil, pressed from seeds native to Japan’s Ōshima Island, delivers essential fatty acids that help strengthen hair and restore its natural shine. Plant-derived squalene and wildcrafted extracts, obtained through ultrasound extraction for maximum purity, support scalp health and improve overall hair condition.
Lightly fragranced with the signature Takamichi composition, originally developed for Nine Orchard and experienced throughout the hotel’s guest rooms and spaces. Fresh, green, and quietly present.
Housed in a generously sized recycled bottle. Designed for dailiness.
Featured in The New York Times and Cool Hunting for Takamichi’s distinctive approach to hair and scent.
Explore the full Takamichi scent house.
WHY IT'S SPECIAL
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Barrier-respecting cleansing: removes buildup while preserving scalp balance and hair strength.
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Camellia oil from Ōshima Island: rich in omega fatty acids that improve softness, shine, and resilience.
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Wildcrafted ultrasound-extracted botanicals: deliver higher purity and potency than conventional extraction methods.
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Signature Takamichi fragrance: bergamot, neroli, and petitgrain layered over orange flower, cedarwood, musk, and amber.
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Developed by Takamichi: the same formula experienced at Nine Orchard.
DETAILS
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Size: 12 oz / 354 ml
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Hair type: All hair types, including color-treated and chemically processed hair
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Texture: Clear liquid shampoo
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Made in Italy
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Bottle: Recycled plastic
Directions: Apply a small amount to thoroughly wet hair and massage into the scalp. Rinse and repeat if needed. Follow with conditioner.
From Takamichi’s chair: Thoroughly towel-dry hair before applying conditioner. Removing excess water allows treatments to penetrate more deeply and work more effectively.
From Takamichi's chair: Pro Tips: Keep Color Vibrant Between Appointments
INGREDIENTS
Camellia oil, rich in omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, helps strengthen and restore hair while maintaining softness and shine. Gentle cleansing agents remove impurities while preserving scalp balance.
Water (Aqua), Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Fragrance, Sea Salt (Maris Sal), Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate.
Naturally occurring components of essential oils: Hexyl Cinnamal, d-Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Farnesol.
THE BRAND
Takamichi is the in-house scent house founded by New York hairstylist Takamichi Saeki. Developed through decades of hands-on work with clients, each composition begins as an atmosphere—translated into candle, room spray, or body and hair care depending on its natural form.
One of the original fragrances was created in collaboration with Nine Orchard, where it lives throughout the hotel. Others exist only as candlelight. Together, they form a growing olfactive library designed to bring clarity, calm, and quiet presence to both space and self.
Takamichi has been featured in The New York Times and Cool Hunting.
