uka has released information about collaboration models of its scalp brush "Kenzan," which remain so popular that inquiries still keep coming in. The company has published messages from the many brands it has collaborated with and from well-known long-time users.
"Kenzan" is a scalp brush born from the inspiration of salon treatments. It aims to keep making daily self-care freer and more enjoyable.
Collaborations with a variety of brands
"Kenzan" has collaborated with numerous brands, including TOMORROWLAND, Cosme Kitchen, Biople, Girls Don't Cry, HUMAN MADE and Hotta-yu. Each brand has sent a message of support celebrating Kenzan's 10th anniversary.
Kohei Sugiyama of TOMORROWLAND looked back on the collaboration eight years ago and credited Kenzan with changing the history of self hair care. Yoko Toyoyama of MASH Beauty Lab Inc., referring to the collaboration with Cosme Kitchen, praised uka's passion and aesthetics in making things.
HUMAN MADE Inc. celebrated Kenzan's 10th anniversary and sent a message hoping it will continue to bring joy and comfort to many people. Hotta-yu reported that the collaboration product "Hokkenzan" has become popular as a souvenir for men and women alike, given its setting as a public bathhouse.
Comments on "Kenzan" from well-known people
"Kenzan" is also loved by well-known people from various fields, including hair and makeup artists Taeko Kusaba and Hiromi Yamamoto, hair stylist and trichologist shuco, artist Tonda Ran, photographer Keiichi Nitta, and actress Kyoko Hasegawa. They talk about their feelings for Kenzan, how exactly they use it, and the stories of how they first met it.
Taeko Kusaba commented that she uses it not only while shampooing but also during treatment, and enjoys the regional-edition colors too. shuco said that meeting Kenzan made her pay attention to scalp care, and that the first time she used it she felt a refreshing sensation like a salon shampoo.
Tonda Ran says Kenzan has become an indispensable item in daily life, and she loves it so much that she always takes it on trips. Her favorite is the extra-firm type, and she hopes it will be sold forever. Keiichi Nitta met Kenzan through a gift from a friend, was moved by how good it felt, and now the whole family uses it.
Kyoko Hasegawa says that when she was busy with work and raising children, a massage with Kenzan was her only reward and a precious time to face herself. Heg. of BEAMS Inc. introduced a trick of lining up two Kenzan on the edge of the bathtub, resting his head on them, and relaxing while watching a movie.
Eito Miyanaga of Ciik Inc. says it is ideal for refreshing a scalp tired from desk work and smartphones, and described Kenzan as "an analog refresher indispensable for the digital generation." Hiromi Yamamoto praised not only its design but also its functionality and comfort, the choice of colors and firmness, and its versatility for use beyond shampooing, calling it a "therapist in the palm of your hand."
uka "Kenzan" related information
Details about uka's "Kenzan" can be found at the following official sources.
