調和の道 | THE WAY OF HARMONY
THE PHILOSOPHY
In a traditional Japanese tea room, every element exists in perfect relationship. Nothing dominates, everything serves the whole. This is wa, harmony. This path brings that principle to your hair care, honoring both scalp health and color vitality through rhythmic alternation.
The practice: rotate between scalp-focused weeks (Root Beauté shampoo for deep purification and rebalancing) and color-focused weeks (Root Vanish shampoo to maintain and build grey coverage). The shared conditioner works with both systems, protecting color during maintenance weeks, supporting melanin production and scalp health during wellness weeks.
This recognizes that you don't have to choose between foundation and beauty. Healthy scalp creates better color retention; color formulas can support ongoing wellness. When practiced with intention, both coexist and enhance each other. Neither practice diminishes the other; together, they create something greater.
INCLUDED PRODUCTS:
- Root Beauté Scalp Massage Shampoo ($38)
- Root Beauté Scalp Massage Conditioner ($42)
- Root Vanish Color Shampoo ($48)
- Root Vanish Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair ($48)
SET VALUE: $176 (Total retail value)
THE RITUAL
This path operates on a rhythm of alternation, creating balance through complementary practices:
WEEKS 1, 3, 5... SCALP WELLNESS FOCUS Use Root Beauté Shampoo and Conditioner to deeply cleanse, purify, and nourish your scalp. Remove any buildup, rebalance oil production, and flood follicles with botanical nutrition. This week, your focus is foundation—ensuring your scalp is healthy, hydrated, and free from congestion.
The amino acid-based cleansers and 30+ plant extracts work to normalize your scalp environment, promoting optimal growth conditions while preventing common issues like dandruff, dryness, or excess oil.
Daily or every-other-day use | Complete scalp massage ritual
WEEKS 2, 4, 6... COLOR MAINTENANCE FOCUS Shift to Root Vanish Color Shampoo and Conditioner to gently maintain and build your grey coverage while protecting your hair from environmental damage. The Color Shampoo gradually deposits hydrating pigment with 31 botanical extracts, while the Conditioner shields your color with powerful antioxidants and supports melanin production to slow future greying.
This week, your focus is beauty—ensuring your color remains vibrant, your hair stays protected, and your strands are fortified against UV rays and free radicals.
Daily or every-other-day use | Complete color care ritual
- Those who want both scalp health AND grey coverage
- Practitioners who think holistically about hair wellness
- Anyone experiencing both scalp concerns and color needs
- Those who appreciate structured rhythm and routine
- Believers in balance as the foundation of lasting beauty
Establishing Your Rhythm (Month 1)
- Alternate weekly between scalp focus and color focus
- Notice how your scalp responds to the cleansing week
- Observe how color builds during color-focus weeks
- Find your personal balance—you may adjust timing based on needs
Deepening the Practice (Months 2-3)
- The alternation becomes natural, intuitive
- Scalp health noticeably improves—less sensitivity, better balance
- Color coverage deepens gradually, naturally
- Hair appears healthier overall—stronger, shinier, more resilient
Sustained Harmony (Month 4+)
- Continue the alternating rhythm
- Adjust frequency as needed—listen to your hair and scalp
- Notice the cumulative effects: both color and condition improve together
- This becomes your sustainable, long-term practice
- Feel free to adjust the alternation rhythm to suit your needs (some may prefer 10-day cycles)
- Both sets are gentle enough for frequent use
- The scalp-focus weeks help "reset" your foundation, enhancing color weeks' effectiveness
- This path requires organization—consider labeling bottles or creating a calendar
- Harmony isn't rigid; it's responsive. Adjust as your hair's needs evolve
ROOT BEAUTÉ SCALP MASSAGE SHAMPOO
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Cocamide DEA, TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-10, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Extract, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf/Stem Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Swertia Japonica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Placental Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
ROOT BEAUTÉ SCALP MASSAGE CONDITIONER
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Steartrimonium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Swertia Japonica Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Nelumbium Nucifera Flower Extract, Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-2, Hydrolized Sodium Hydrolyzed, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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
Grey prevention through scalp care
Best for: Early greying and proactive care
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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.