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15 Best Japanese Shampoo Brands | Find The Perfect Hair Care!

Proper hair care is all we need to maintain a glamorous and healthy-looking hair while aging gracefully.

There’s no right timing or specific age as to when a person can get the ultimate dream hair that he or she wishes to achieve. It’s all about finding the perfect shampoo and treatments that can do real magic to your hair problem!

It can be pretty frustrating when you have tried your best finding the right shampoo for your hair but end up trying countless products without seeing positive results. Now is the time to change the old and replace it with the new one!

Here are some of the best Japanese shampoos all over Japan that most people highly recommend for you to try!

Tsubaki Volume Touch Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name Shiseido Tsubaki Volume Touch Shampoo
Manufacturer Shiseido Co., Ltd.
Price ¥798 (500ml)
Availability Drugstores; Online shops
Website shiseido.co.jp

Shiseido Tsubaki Volume Touch Shampoo is indeed popular in Japan. With healthy ingredients formulated to nourish the hair, this product can be your hair remedy after trying countless other brands to make your hair healthier than before.

Its fruity scent is also relaxing and does not leave a strong smell after shampooing the hair. It also contains Camellia extract which is a great antioxidant for human beings.

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If you are looking for a shampoo with antioxidants that guarantees a promising result, then try this one out!

Ichikami Herbal Smooth Care Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name KRACIE Ichikami Herbal Smooth Care Shampoo
Manufacturer Kracie Holdings,Ltd.
Price ¥680
Availability Drugstores; Online shops
Website kracie.co.jp

KRACIE Ichikami Shampoo contains nine kinds of Japanese herbal extracts and produces a fine lather to gently cleanse hair without damaging caused by excessive friction.

Best used with Ichikami Herbal Conditioner which contains natural oil to smooth hair while protecting it from damage caused by excessive friction. Gentle wild sakura cherry blossom aroma.

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If you have an extreme damaged hair, this product is all you need to fix the dullness of your hair.

Himawari Dear Beaute Oil in Shampoo

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Product Name Himawari Dear Beaute Oil in Shampoo Rich & Repair
Manufacturer Kracie Holdings,Ltd.
Price ¥1,480 (500ml)
Availability Drugstores; Online shops
Website kracie.co.jp

KRACIE Himawari Dear Beaute Oil in Shampoo – Rich & Repair 500ml. The concept of Kracie’s new line of hair care product is himawari or sunflower which has the power to brighten up our feelings.

Dear Beaute Himawari is designed to solve the problem of unwanted dry, wavy and unruly hair. It contains premium organic sunflower oil, organic sunflower extract, sunflower seeds extract and sunflower petal extract, in addition to honey and coating oil.

Fruity fragrance including peach, apple, rose, jasmine, musk and more. Non-silicon and contains four types of amino-based washing ingredients. Sulfate-free.

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With the sunflower oil, you’ll get premium nourishment for your hair for a shinier and healthier look!

Komenuka Bijin Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name Komenuka Bijin Moisturizing Shampoo
Manufacturer Komenuka Bijin
Price ¥857
Availability Drugstores; Online shops
Website komenukabijin.co

Komenuka Bijin Moisturizing Shampoo is perfect for all hair types and it revitalizes and nourishes the hair and scalp while maximizing thickness and volume.

It helps prevent split ends and dandruff and moisturizes and rejuvenates dry hair. Even a small amount helps to keep hair healthy and luxurious. The herb Swertia ensures a deep clean and removes impurities from the skin.

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To save your hair from extreme dryness that leads to having split ends, I suggest you to try this shampoo!

Kunoma Horse Oil Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name Kunoma Horse Oil Shampoo
Manufacturer Kumano Yushi Co., Ltd.
Price ¥628
Availability Drugstores; Online shops
Website kumanoyushi.co.jp

The Horse Oil Non-silicon Shampoo from Kumanoyushi is here to save the day, and your hair. For those of you who are looking to improve your scalp while you shampoo, look no further!

As the name suggests, this shampoo is formulated mainly on horse oil. It can penetrate the skin with its special Uruotta state and nourish the skin on your scalp, leaving you with less dandruff and itchiness.

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If you are looking for a shampoo that fits all in one, look no further! This shampoo will bring you the ideal hair care that you exactly need.

Lux Super Rich Shine Damaged Repair Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name Lux Super Rich Shine Damaged Repair Shampoo
Manufacturer Unilever
Price ¥693
Availability Drugstores; Online shops
Website lux.co.jp

As Lux products step up to the next level, this Super Rich Shine Damaged Repair series becomes very popular and loved by most of its users.

This shampoo targets damaged hair due to chemical applications (like coloring, bleaching, etc.) and also caused by some harmful environmental factors.

It contains shea butter and argan oil which are both known for repair or restoration of damaged hair deep down the roots of the hair leaving it soft, smooth, and healthy-looking day by day.

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Seeing so many positive feedback about Lux Super Rich Shine Damaged Repair Shampoo helped me decide to finally try the product and I’m glad I did.

Achieving shiny hair that gets repaired constantly is now possible with this product so make sure to try one and see it for yourself.

Botanical Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name Botanist Botanical Shampoo
Manufacturer Botanist
Price ¥1,540
Availability Drugstores; Online shops
Website botanistofficial.com

Botanical shampoo (and treatment) has always been one of my favorites because of its promising effect to the hair.

The relaxing scent is also one of the positive attributes that this shampoo has. It gives you that soothing effect and since it is formulated from plant-derived ingredients, it’s guaranteed effective and safe to use.

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The name of this shampoo brand speaks for itself. It is more on the botanical aspect when it comes to ingredients and it is really very earth-friendly.

John Masters Organics Shampoo (for dry hair)

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Product Name John Masters Organics’ Shampoo for Dry Hair with Evening Primrose
Manufacturer John Masters Organics
Price ¥4,900
Availability Offline and Online stores
Website johnmasters-select.jp

An ultra-hydrating shampoo from John Masters Organics has been the talk of the town since it was introduced to the public.

It is definitely sulfate-free and is formulated for treating dry or even extremely dry hair and scalp.

This shampoo is known for its gentleness on hair and scalp as it cleanses away all impurities that cause harm to the hair and it increases moisture levels and strengthens strand to strand.

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Although this product is more expensive compared to the others(because it is clearly organic-made, you will never regret spending that much especially when you get the most satisfying result that this shampoo brand can accomplish to your hair.

Malie Organics Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name Malie Organics Shampoo (Koke’e)
Manufacturer Malie Organics
Price ¥6,050
Availability Online stores
Website malieorganics.jp

Malie Organics shampoo is perfect for all types of hair may it be dry, chemically-treated, or severely damaged.

This product is infused with Green Tea leaf extract (contains high levels of antioxidants and vitamins) to keep the hair protected and conditioned at the same time.

The scent is named after Kōkeʻe State Park, a tropical park in Hanapepe, Hawaii. The shampoo scent will make you feel like you are being surrounded by beautiful nature which is perfect for complete relaxation.

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Aside from the relaxing scent that this shampoo has, I love how it cleanses my hair deep down every root and strand, and it feels so good when massaging the scalp while shampooing.

Diane Extra Straight Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name Moist Diane
Perfect Beauty Extra Straight Shampoo
Manufacturer NatureLab Co., Ltd.
Price ¥814
Availability Online shops
Website moist-diane.jp

Moist Diane Extremely Straight shampoo is a very reliable brand for moisturizing your hair deep down the roots making it so soft and silky straight.

It is silicon and sulfate-free which is best for achieving manageable hair and gradually restoring its healthy radiance.

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If you are always on-the-go and no time for ironing your hair, then try this product to prevent those unruly hair to stand out.

Honeycé Deep Moist Repair Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name Honeycé Deep Moist Repair Shampoo
Manufacturer Beauty Experience Inc.
Price ¥900
Availability Online stores
Website jp.beautyexperience.com

A non-silicon shampoo that is perfect for repairing extremely damaged or salon-treated hair.

The infusion of organic flower honey in this product will thoroughly repair each strand of the hair that has been damaged by chemicals, hairdryers, UV rays, and other harmful stuff.

It’s guaranteed free from 8 major hair-damaging irritants so it is really gentle and safe to the hair and scalp for daily use and for best result, pair it with treatment/conditioner of the same variant.

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Revitalizing your damaged or frizzy hair and bringing its natural moist back can be pretty tough but with the help of this shampoo, it’ll be definitely worth it.

Aesop Nurturing Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name Aesop (NT) Nurturing Shampoo
Manufacturer Aesop
Price ¥5,390
Availability Online and Offline shops
Website www.aesop.com

Aesop NT shampoo is a true definition of what we can say “great combo”. It is best for treating dry, damaged hair and removing dandruff from the scalp.

It contains powerful ingredients grapeseed blend oils that can moisturize and make your hair shiny and really soft to touch.

Its aromatic scent which is a combination of nutty, mint, and herbal fragrance will keep you feel relaxed while shampooing your hair and massaging your scalp.

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If you are experiencing frizzy hair and itchy scalp due to dandruff, this product may serve as your greatest remedy through time although it is not-so-budget-friendly.

L’Occitane Intensive Repair Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name L’Occitane Intensive Repair Shampoo
Manufacturer L’Occitane Japon K.K
Price ¥2,860
Availability Online and Offline shops
Website jp.loccitane.com

L’Occitane Intensive Repair Shampoo is truly loved by millions of people around the world and in fact, the positive feedbacks from the users outnumbered the good reviews of other shampoo products that you can find online.

It has a gel texture that can be easily applied to your hair for deep cleansing and it also helps repair and makes every strand even stronger to prevent severe hair loss.

The 5 essential oils (such as sweet orange, lavender, ylang-ylang, geranium, and angelica) are much needed for a guaranteed overall repair that will make your hair stands out like no other.

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L’Occitane brand has already established promising results to million users so if you want to get the best result or an overall satisfaction to your hair care journey, I suggest you try this one out.

Kerastase Bain Oléo-Relax Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name Kerastase Bain Oléo-Relax Shampoo
Manufacturer Kérastase
Price ¥3,300
Availability Salons and Online shops
Website kerastase.jp

Kerastase Bain Oléo-Relax Shampoo can be usually purchased at salons or online shops and I haven’t really seen it yet in any drugstores here in Japan.

The major benefit of this shampoo variant from Kerastase is that it helps reduce tangles if you have dry and frizzy hair.

The promising key ingredients and advanced technology combination will surely turn your voluminous hair into a more supple and easier to style while leaving it fully moisturized every single wash.

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If you are in deep trouble of a tangled hair every time, then try this product and expect your to be more manageable and easy to comb.

Aujua Immurise Shampoo

Product Information and Review

Product Name Aujua Immurise Shampoo
Manufacturer Milbon
Price ¥5,300
Availability Salons and Online shops
Website aujua.com

Aujua shampoo and treatment brand has different variants to choose from depending on what concerns you most.

One of its bestselling items is the Aujua Immurise Shampoo which is perfect for the intensive repair of almost all kinds of hair problems that most people are suffering from.

The scent of this particular variant is so relaxing not only with the hair and scalp but also it calms the mind.

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Perfect for those who are concerned of their chemically treated hair (like color, perm, etc.) and aiming to restore the natural healthy glow and for strengthening the hair strands.