蘇生の道 | THE WAY OF RENEWAL
THE PHILOSOPHY
Inspired by the layered artistry of kimono weaving, where silk threads build upon silk threads to create depth and dimension, this path gradually restores your hair's vibrancy through buildable color. Like a master weaver adding richness to fabric: patient, intentional, beautiful.
This four-product system gives you complete control: deep conditioning color treatments for intensive coverage, daily maintenance shampoo that refreshes with each wash, a precision brush for instant touch-ups, and a protective conditioner that seals and extends your results. Color builds over multiple applications rather than shocking your hair with harsh, one-time dyes.
The result? Natural-looking, dimensional coverage that nourishes as it transforms, with flexibility for both ritual self-care moments and rushed mornings. This is shizen, color that doesn't impose but reveals the beauty that already exists within.
INCLUDED PRODUCTS:
- Root Vanish Color Treatment ($48)
- Root Vanish Color Shampoo ($48)
- Root Vanish Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair ($48)
- Root Vanish Color Brush ($48)
SET VALUE: $192 (Total retail value)
THE RITUAL
FOUNDATION: COLOR TREATMENT (Initial Applications)
Begin your color journey here. This intensive treatment delivers the deepest coverage while functioning as a luxurious conditioning mask. Unlike harsh dyes that strip and damage, this formula coats each strand in hydrating layers like the application of lacquer in traditional Japanese crafts, where each coat adds richness and protection.
Infused with 22 botanical extracts and natural oils, this treatment nourishes your hair and scalp while gradually building color over 2-5 applications. The beauty of this approach is control: you decide how deep your coverage becomes. Stop when you achieve your desired shade, knowing you can always add another layer.
Use on clean, towel-dried hair | Apply generously to grey areas | Leave 10-30 minutes | Rinse thoroughly | Use 1-2 times per week initially
PRECISION: COLOR BRUSH (On-the-Go Touch-Ups)
For those moments when you don't have time for the full ritual or while you're building your color foundation—the Color Brush offers instant, precise coverage. This gel-based formula glides onto dry hair with a soft brush tip, delivering natural-looking coverage that dries quickly and stays put until your next shampoo.
Perfect for the part line, temples, or any area needing quick attention. Infused with 22 botanical extracts, it nourishes even as it conceals. This is your tool for maintaining confidence between deeper treatments - ma when you need it, precision when you don't have time.
Apply to dry hair on visible greys | Dries in 5-10 minutes | Lasts until next shampoo | Travel-friendly
MAINTENANCE: COLOR SHAMPOO (Daily Practice)
Once your foundation is established, maintain your color with this daily ritual. The Color Shampoo gradually wraps each strand in a gentle veil of pigment with every wash, subtly covering greys and refreshing your color between treatment applications. This is the practice of tsumikasane—continuous, artful layering.
Enriched with 31 hair and scalp-nourishing plant extracts including Western Ivy, Roman Chamomile, and Burdock, plus 4 natural oils like Camellia Seed Oil and Lavender Oil, this formula protects against UV rays and environmental stressors while deeply hydrating. Certified vegan and halal, it is as kind to your values as it is to your hair.
Use in place of regular shampoo | Create rich lather | Massage scalp | Leave 5+ minutes | Rinse thoroughly
PROTECTION: CONDITIONER (Sealing the Ritual)
The final step seals your color while extending its longevity. Formulated with Fullerene—a revolutionary antioxidant delivering 172x the UV protection of Vitamin C—this conditioner shields your hair from sun exposure, free radicals, and environmental aggressors that cause premature fading.
But this goes deeper than protection. Infused with Red Clover and Angelica Keiskei extracts, this formula supports melanin production at the root, working to slow the appearance of new greys over time. This is beauty that thinks ahead, that works with your hair's natural intelligence rather than against it.
Apply after Color Shampoo or Color Treatment | Focus on lengths and ends | Leave 2-3 minutes | Rinse | Use daily
- Those seeking natural-looking grey coverage that builds gradually
- Anyone who has experienced damage from traditional hair dyes
- Busy practitioners who need both ritual care AND quick touch-up solutions
- Those committed to vegan, halal, and clean formulations
- Anyone who appreciates control—the freedom to build color at their own pace
- People who want options for both leisurely self-care moments and rushed mornings
Phase 1: Establishing Coverage (Weeks 1-3)
- Use Color Treatment 2-3 times in first week for initial coverage
- Use Color Brush for instant touch-ups on visible greys while color builds
- Begin using Color Shampoo to maintain and subtly build daily
- Conditioner protects and extends with every wash
- Color deepens with each application—this is intentional
Phase 2: Maintenance Rhythm (Month 2+)
- Color Treatment once every 1-2 weeks to refresh deeper coverage
- Color Brush as needed for part line, temples, or quick fixes
- Color Shampoo becomes your daily ritual, maintaining and subtly building
- Conditioner used after every wash protects and extends color life
- Your color looks natural, dimensional, healthy
The Beauty of Options: This path gives you both the slow art of color building AND the quick precision of instant coverage. Practice the full ritual when y
- Color builds like layers of lacquer—each application adds depth
- Use the Brush while waiting for Treatment color to fully develop (weeks 1-3)
- Patience is your ally for deep color; precision is your tool for confidence
- Use dark towels initially as excess color may transfer if not fully rinsed
- Avoid using other shampoos between Color Shampoo uses for best retention
- This is a practice with flexibility—find your rhythm between ritual and speed
ROOT VANISH COLOR TREATMENT Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Saccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Eucheuma Serra/Grateloupia Sparsa/Saccharina Angustata/Ulva Linza/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf/Stem Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract, Tilia Cordata Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf/Stem Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Behentrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Basic Brown 17, Basic Blue 124, Basic Orange 31, Basic Brown 16, Basic Brown 16, Basic Violet 2, Hc Yellow No. 4, Hc Red No. 3, Hc Blue No. 2
ROOT VANISH COLOR SHAMPOO Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Tea-Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamide Mea, Lauramide Mea, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Squalane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tilia Cordata Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Eucheuma Serra/Grateloupia Sparsa/Saccharina Angustata/Ulva Linza/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Saccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Tilia Cordata Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tilia Cordata Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Vigna Angularis Seed Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Ppg-3 Caprylylether, Polyquaternium, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Basic Brown 16, Basic Brown 16, Basic Violet 2, Basic Orange 31, Basic Blue 124, Basic Brown 17, Hc Yellow No. 4, Hc Blue No. 2, Hc Red No. 3, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
ROOT VANISH CONDITIONER FOR COLOR-TREATED HAIR Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic Acid, Jojoba Seed Oil, Dipentaerythrityl tetrahydroxystearate/tetraisostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Fragrance, Pca Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Propylene Glycol, Pvp, Quaternium-18, Angelica Keiskei Leaf/stem Extract, Quaternium-33, Cholesterol, Dextran, Ceramide Ng, Fullerenes, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Cholesterol, Ceramide As, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Polyquaternium-113, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Tartaric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
道 - Dō | The Way
THE PATHS COLLECTION
In Japanese tradition, dō represents a way of life—a practice of continuous refinement through mindful repetition. Just as tea ceremony (Chadō), flower arranging (Kadō), and calligraphy (Shodō) transform daily acts into meditation, Kiwabi transforms haircare into ritual.
Each path invites you to practice kufu—the art of thoughtful improvement. These sets are designed not for instant transformation, but for lasting beauty that unfolds gradually, naturally, and with intention.
Find Your Path
Complete scalp purification and wellness
Best for: Buildup, thinning, or congested scalp
Gradual, nourishing grey coverage
Best for: Natural-looking color that builds overtime
Balanced scalp health + color maintenance
Best for: Those seeking complete equilibrium
The complete journey
Best for: Targeting multiple concerns, committed practitioners
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Begin with The Way of Clarity to establish your foundation.
THE KIWABI PHILOSOPHY
Rooted in Japanese Wisdom
Japanese beauty culture is guided by philosophies that have shaped how people care for themselves for centuries. Beyond words, these are principles that inform how products are created, how rituals are practiced, and how results unfold over time. At Kiwabi, we've built our approach around foundational concepts that define not just what we make, but how we believe beauty should be approached—for both immediate care and lasting transformation.
Effortless Naturalness
自然 | Shizen
We don't impose artificial results, we simply aim to amplify the beauty that already exists within. Each formula works in harmony with your hair and scalp's natural cycles.
Exceptional Craftsmanship
Takumi | 匠
Every product reflects Japanese precision with a blend of 70+ botanical extracts, Nobel Prize-winning ingredients, dermatologist-tested actives. Quality built through patience and time.
Continuous Refinement
積み重ね | Tsumikasane
Like silk threads in kimono weaving or sediment forming stone, transformation happens through artful layering. Small, intentional efforts accumulate into lasting change. Every application adds to what came before, creating results that deepen over time.
The Meaningful Pause
間 | Ma
We create space for presence in your daily routine. Every drop, every touch, every scent is an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.
THE ART OF PRACTICE
Begin with Intention
Take a breath. This is your moment. Bring your full presence to the ritual ahead.
Follow the Sequence
Each path has a specific order designed for maximum efficacy. Trust the ritual.
Use Your Fingertips
Massage with circular motions using fingertip pads, never nails. This promotes circulation and meditation.
Commit to the Cycle
The hair growth cycle is 3 months. Like any practice, mastery emerges through patient repetition.
Notice, Don't Judge
Pay attention to how your hair responds. Progress isn't always linear, but it is cumulative.
BOTANICAL WISDOM
Powered by Nature, Perfected by Science
For centuries, Japanese beauty wisdom has drawn from the islands' diverse landscapes, from alpine peaks to pristine coastlines to carefully tended gardens. Each environment offers botanicals with unique properties, refined through generations of use. Kiwabi honors this tradition by sourcing over 70 plant extracts and marine actives, then elevating them with cutting-edge science to create formulas that are both time-tested and innovation-driven.
Angelica Root • Japanese Swertia • Loquat Leaf • Ginseng • Burdock • Pine and more
Wakame • Kombu • Susabinori • Usuba Aonori • Deep Sea Water • Sea Salt and more
Camellia Seed Oil • Yuzu • Green Tea • Sakura • Persimmon • Mulberry
FAQs
Most sets provide 2-3 months of consistent use when following the recommended ritual frequency.
Immediate benefits like scalp clarity appear within days. Deeper transformation—hair growth changes, grey coverage—typically shows within 4-8 weeks. Full results align with the 3-month hair cycle.
Yes! Many practitioners combine paths based on their needs, like using The Way of Clarity's Deep Sea Treatment weekly while following another path.
Yes. Whether your hair is fine or thick, straight or curly, color-treated or natural, these formulas work with all types and textures.
For optimal results, yes—each path is designed as a complete ritual. You can adjust frequency based on your needs (e.g., treatments 1-2x/week vs daily).
Yes, all products are available individually. However, sets offer better value and ensure you have the complete ritual.
Start with The Way of Clarity to establish a healthy scalp foundation—it enhances any products you use afterward.