As a hair care brand from Germany that has been researching for over 140 years as a professional in hair, Wella launched a new line, "ULTIME," from its salon-exclusive brand in July this year.
"ULTIME REPAIR" has gained popularity for instantly making damaged hair smooth and manageable upon use. This time, we explored its development background, the reason for moving the Asia R&D hub from Singapore to Japan, and the changes post-move.
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Angel Koh
WELLA COMPANY GROUP Ph.D. Director, R&D Headquarters, APAC
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Hiromasa Takasugi
WELLA COMPANY GROUP Manager, R&D Headquarters, Stylist Network/Global Test Salon
Analysis of Hair Repair Factors Based on 140 Years of Expertise
The hair-intensive repair line "ULTIME REPAIR" is inspired by skincare. Could you tell us about the customer needs and hair care trends that were behind its development?
TakasugiRecently, the prevailing notion is that "if the hair isn't beautiful, the skin and overall impression won't look beautiful either." In this context, Wella's data indicates that approximately 70% of women feel their hair is damaged due to hair coloring, perming, drying, and more, highlighting a high demand for damage repair.