It's been a long time since I started working in the beauty industry.
From his hometown of Fukuoka to Tokyo, Paris, London and New York.
Then I returned to Japan four years ago.
As a hairstylist, I have worked with many people in a variety of places and cultures, but there is one thing that I have always felt was a small sense of discomfort.
That awful, unpleasant feeling when hair styling products get on your face.
Before touching a baby or pet, you may suddenly wonder, ``Is it okay?''
And the strong aroma can get clogged with other scents when eating rice.
All of these things have been accepted as normal in the workplace, but I have always felt that it would be better if they could be eliminated.
This problem is not just in the workplace, but in my own life as well.
Both my wife and daughter have mild atopic dermatitis and sometimes have reactions to fabric softeners and products with strong fragrances.
Additionally, we are increasingly encountering people in the field who can only use natural products and those who are allergic to fragrances.
It may be a "niche market" from the perspective of a large company.
But that's why I think it's worth trying, especially for an individual like me.
This feeling gave me the motivation to continue making things.
I myself work with my hands and tools every day,
"Care products designed to gently blend into your life without creating boundaries."
I began to feel that perhaps this was what was needed, and this feeling quietly grew stronger.
That moment when you're at work and you're frantically washing off the hair styling products on your hands with soap.
Whether you touch your face, before eating, or when touching your loved ones.
What if there were body care products with a variety of textures that you could use without hesitation?
That alone should significantly reduce your daily stress.
For skin and hair.
Baby and pet friendly.
You don't have to worry about the scent.
There's no need to draw a line between work and life.
If there was such a care product,
I'm sure this will be helpful not only to me, but to many people who lead busy lives every day.
With this in mind, the creation of TEKOTE's first product began.
When choosing materials, it was important to
"To blend seamlessly into anyone's life."
It is fragrance-free.
It is naturally derived and gentle to use.
And the five textures are comfortable to touch on your hands, hair, face, body, or anywhere in your daily life.
Care is not special,
I want it to be something that makes your everyday life a little lighter.
With that in mind, we carefully crafted each piece.
The origin of the brand name and the meaning of the plaid pattern are briefly mentioned in ABOUT US,
From here on in this blog, I plan to slowly introduce the background, the materials I have chosen, and the behind-the-scenes of the manufacturing process.
First of all, why did I, a hair stylist, start making care products?
I wrote down my initial thoughts.
TEKOTE is still a new brand,
I would be happy if I could become a part of your everyday life.