b-ex
Achieved through the powerful collaboration of hair color
professionals “Yuta Kuraki” and “RYUSEI”! New omnidirectional intense color “KIRATERA” will be released from June 4th
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b-ex Co., Ltd. (read: B-EX, head office: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Toshihiro Fukui, hereafter referred to as b-ex), which develops many hair care brands such as Loretta, is a popular hair salon hairdresser Yuta Kuraki (THE KIRATERA, a color brand with intense color and high density design developed with the cooperation of SLICK) and RYUSEI (PELE), will be released at beauty salons nationwide from June 4, 2024.
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■Aim of development
In recent years, hair color needs have diversified, and people’s color change cycles are becoming faster than ever. As a result, the undertone (the color of the hair before coloring) differs from person to person, and in many cases it is difficult to achieve the desired color due to the residual tint (color caused by residual dye) from the previous color. I did. Based on this background, we developed KIRATERA, a hair color brand that specializes in color development performance with a high concentration design and pursues ease of color changes by paying close attention to the fading process. In order to achieve “intense coloring” that is unaffected by the color of the undergarment, we have set a core base dye for each color, and we have selected dyes for each color to achieve maximum coloring performance. Increase concentration. Additionally, by using a de-staining agent, residual tint can be easily removed, allowing for smooth color changes.
Product/capacity
BASIC LINE 10 hues
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ON COLOR LINE 13 hues
Kiratera Color 1 agent – quasi-drug/hair dye – 100g
Kiratera Color Clear – Quasi-drug – 400g
KIRATERA OXY
Kiratera Oxy 2 drugs – quasi-drug – 2000mL
ACCENT LINE 8 hues
Basic color-cosmetics/hair dye-400g
Kiratera Clear-Cosmetics/Hair Treatment-1000g
■Brand concept
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“KIRATERA” is a combination of “Kirakira” and “Terabyte”, which is a unit of measurement for large amounts of information, and has the meaning of “creating a lot of sparkling things”.
In addition, as a symbol of culture that is not bound by preconceived notions, we have adopted creative designs that incorporate the worldview of “punk fashion.” Up-and-coming British graphic designer Aries Moross designed the brand logo and package.
Aries Moross Profile
Illustrator, art director, and graphic designer based in London. Characterized by his colorful and energetic works, he works as a creative director for a wide range of artists, participating in a variety of projects such as albums, live shows, and shows, as well as creating graphics for many companies.
■Brand features
BASIC LINE & ON COLOR LINE
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We pay close attention to the fading process, allowing for smooth color changes!
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High color development while suppressing bleaching power
ON COLOR LINE has a wide range of colors, from vivid colors to pale tones and dark tones, which can be used when you want to add color to high-tone hair while suppressing the power of bleaching. A wide variety of hair color expressions are possible.
Large-capacity clear pouch type with no dye added
We have a lineup of clear agents that are designed to be neither blue nor pink because they do not contain dyes, and can be diluted in a pure manner. We have created a large capacity pouch of 400g based on the usage scenarios and increasing usage of clear.
KIRATERA OXY
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Focusing on the mixing ratio of 1 and 2 drugs, we have adopted a formulation design that allows the use of a uniform 1:2 mixing ratio of 1 and 2 drugs at all levels. By combining agents 1 and 2, we have achieved a reduction in the amount of alkali during use and the amount of residual alkali in the hair.
ACCENT LINE
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W kaotine base formulation
[Image 8: https://prtimes.jp/i/15244/175/resize/d15244-175-696a7b053ba3924aafff-7.jpg&s3=15244-175-f2752161bb4cb5d1d13740d1ba56c9ca-1000×561.jpg] Adopts a treatment-type base formulation that uses two different types of cationic surfactants*3. We aimed to reduce the chance of getting caught on bleached hair and create a smooth texture.
■Color lineup
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BASIC LINE 10 hues
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Kiratera Color 1 agent – quasi-drug/hair dye – 100g
An alkaline color line that controls undertones with a wide expression range of hue, brightness, and saturation, and “redraws” the desired color. KIRATERA’s main zone consists of a total of 10 hues: 5 brown to monotone hues and 5 chroma hues.
ON COLOR LINE 13 hues
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Kiratera Color 1 agent – quasi-drug/hair dye – 100g
1 low alkaline color agent for high tone and on color. A hue line that allows you to change the appearance of bleached hair in a wide range of colors, from vivid to pale to dark. For colors that overlap with BASIC LINE (DG, JP, FP, DO, CB, CG), use BASIC LINE if there is uneven bleach under*, and use ON COLOUR LINE if there is little unevenness. Possible.
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Alkaline clear that can be diluted pure without adding dye. The pouch type has a large capacity of 400g and is easy to operate.
KIRATERA OXY
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Kiratera Oxy 2 drugs – quasi-drug – 2000mL
Kiratera Oxy 2 (for dyed areas)
For coloring and toning down bleached under* and damaged areas. Kiratera Oxy 6 (for new growth)
For tone-up when coloring hair while brightening it.
ACCENT LINE 8 hues
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Basic color-cosmetics/hair dye-400g
Highly saturated colors that cannot be expressed with alkaline colors alone are possible. A basic color that goes well with BASIC LINE and expands the range of hair color suggestions.
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Kiratera Clear-Cosmetics/Hair Treatment-1000g
A hair treatment type clear for basic colors that allows for the pale expression of basic colors while caring for hair in the high tone area.
*Please read the precautions carefully and use it correctly. *Please do not use this product if you have ever had a rash due to hair coloring.
*Be sure to perform a skin allergy test (patch test) before each use. *Bleached hair color before coloring
■Comments from the development hairdresser
Yuta Kuraki, owner of hair salon “THE SLICK”
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Mr. RYUSEI, owner of hair salon “PELE”
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I wanted to express in KIRATERA the youthfulness, punk-ness, and energy that breaks down preconceptions that I felt when I studied abroad in the UK, so in addition to the visuals being conscious of British culture, I also adopted British English for the color names. doing. In addition, in order to respond to the milk tea color that is often requested by customers, we have expanded the range of beige colors and created a design that prevents mistakes, making the product easy to use and chosen by hairdressers. I was conscious of it. KIRATERA brand site: https://www.b-ex.inc/kiratera/ *Released at 12:00 on 4/1 -Customer Inquiry Desk-TEL: 03-6757-7767
■Company overview
b-ex Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive hair care manufacturer that operates the hair cosmetic brand “Loretta” and the hair color brand “THROW.” Since our founding in 1975 as “Moltobene”, we have been developing and selling professional products for beauty salons and products for consumers.
In 2015, we welcomed Kashiwa Sato as creative director, and based on our corporate philosophy of “Bringing new beauty experiences into your life,” we changed our company name to “Beauty Experience Co., Ltd.” and changed its abbreviation in 2021. Changed to “b-ex Co., Ltd.”. In the same year, we entered into a capital and business alliance with O’right, a Taiwanese zero-carbon green cosmetics brand, and are working towards the realization of a sustainable society. b-ex aims to become “Asia’s No. 1 Professional & Clean Beauty* Corporate Group,” which provides products that are close to hairdressers and customers and promotes the SDGs, which is one of the pillars of management. *Clean beauty: Beauty products developed with consideration for people and the environment.
Company name: b-ex Co., Ltd. (reading: b-ex)
CEO: Toshihiro Fukui
Head office location: Setagaya Business Square Hills 4/1st floor, 4-10-5 Yoga, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0097
Founded: October 1975
Capital: 100 million yen
Number of employees: 140 (as of December 2023)
Business activities: Manufacture and sale of cosmetics and
quasi-drugs, export and import of cosmetics and quasi-drugs
Homepage: https://www.b-ex.inc/
-Customer Inquiry Desk-TEL: 03-6757-7767
More details about this release:
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