COMPANY INFO
COMPANY MISSION
As founders of the Japan Hair Beauty Association it
has been our mission, for over 40 years, to
continuously educate aestheticians in the health and
beauty industry. Our hair and skin care product lines
are distributed to our extensive network of member
salons as well as hospitals throughout Japan.
Additionally, we have expanded our reach on a global
level to continue to impact the industry by providing
a forum for education and superior product for our
customers.
KAZUHIRO YAYAMA: Owner
SUMIKO YAYAMA: Nihon Hair Supply, INC. President
KAZUHIRO YAYAMA: Owner
SUMIKO YAYAMA: Nihon Hair Supply, INC. President
COMPANY HISTORY
1962
* Established the Japan Hair Research Group - first in the industry in Japan.
* Published SKIN AND BEAUTY – health and beauty magazine.
1964
* Developed the HAIR GROWTH STEAM TREATMENT - a new treatment for alopecia.
1966
* Founded the Japan Hair Science Association (formerly the Japan Hair Research Group) - structured the organization as an academic group which educates aestheticians in health and beauty as it relates to hair and skin care.
* Established the Nihon Hair Supply business entity for the launch of the LAISO-S hair growth product and SUN HAIR CREAM product.
1967
· Founded Nihon Hair Supply Inc.
· Launched the CONDITIONING SHAMPOO product.
1970
* Launched the LAISO TREATMENT CREAM hair care product.
1971
* Founded the Japan Hair Growth Research Center Inc. providing a forum for the study of alopecia, its causes and treatments, and training for aestheticians to provide clients with hair growth treatment options.
1975
* Published the article Research Findings on Treating Alopecia with LAISO S STEAMER, co-authored by Dr. Nakamizo, professor and dermatologist at Kyushu University and Hot Spring Therapy Institute.
1976
* 10th anniversary Special event: Hair Shows held in Tokyo and Osaka. Mr. Lawrence Iwasaki, a Canadian hair styling champion was the main speaker.
* Launched LAISO F, LAISO SS and LAISO SHAMPOO.
1977
* Five year clinical study on alopecia reported to Japan Skin Academic Conference
* Launched the SUNHAIR BRUSHING LOTION.
1978
* Held first aesthetic and medical seminar abroad in Hawaii.
* Held first aesthetic and medical seminar in Atami city.
* Research article on treating complete alopecia with LAISO S and STEAMER TREATMENT submitted to the Japan Skin Science Journal written by Dr. Nakayama, M.D. et al., Department of Dermatology, Chuo Hospital, Saiseikai
1979
* Research article on findings from treating alopecia areata with LAISO S and STEAMER TREATMENT, co-authored by Dr. Nakamizo, professor and dermatologist at Kyushu University, Hot Spring Therapy Institute, published in the West Japan Dermatology journal.
1980
* Inauguration of the Yoyogi Clinic of Dermatology at the Hair Growth Treatment Institute.
1981
* Research article on findings from treating alopecia areata with FUK, a newly discovered ingredient extracted from plant, published in the West Japan Dermatology journal.
* LAISO Hair Shows held in seven major cities to commemorate the company’15th Anniversary at which Mr. Lawrence Iwasaki was a special guest.
1982
* Launched LAISO PROTEIN SHAMPOO and TONING CONDITIONER.
* Steamer Therapy as a Hair Growth Treatment for Barbers and Beauticians published, co-authored by Kazutaka Yayama and Takeo Sudoh.
1983
* Launched LAISO F CREAM and SUNHAIR FINISHING SPRAY.
* Produced the Steamer Therapy as a Hair Growth Treatment for Barbers and Beauticians instructional video.
1984
* Launched the STAMINAL supplement.
* Japan Hair Growth Institute Inc. reorganizes to become the Japan Hair Medicine Institute.
* Held the second Aesthetic and Medical Seminar abroad in Hawaii.
1985
* Launched LAISO MEDICAL SHAMPOO P, TONING CONDITIONER, and MEDICAL ESSENCE S&G.
1987
* Launched LAISO FUK and FORTE. (prescription strength)
1988
* Launched SENBI FACE WASH.
1989
* Launched “SUNHAIR MOISTURE MILKY” conditioning cream.
1990
* Launched “SUNHAIR STYLISH” styling cream.
1993
* Launched cosmetic product S & G lotion UV.
1994
* Prescription strength S & G CREAM, LAISO BUBBLE SHAMPOO and BUBBLE CONDITIONER.
1995
* Launched “SUNHAIR CREAMY” leave-in treatment.
1996
* Launched KIKETSUSUI SHAQUIN Vol 1 supplement.
1997
* “30 Years of Hair Research” published to commemorate company’s 30th anniversary. Hair Science published, co-authored by Kazutaka Yayama and Takeo Sudoh
1999
* Launched prescription strength FUKISHIN hair tonic.
2000
* Alopecia published, authored by Kazutaka Yayama.
2001
* Launched prescription strength FUKISHIN (Blue bottle) to commemorate company’s 35th anniversary.
2002
* Dr. Zen Ebihara, Chief Director at Department of Dermatology, Saiseikai and Dr. Hideo Nakayama, Director of Nakayama Dermatology Clinic, speak at the 15th Japan Hair Beauty Association Convention on the effects of treating alopecia areata with FUKISHIN.
2003
* May: relocation of Osaka sales hub to the city of Kyoto to manage sales for the western region of the nation.
* July: Launched BATHNIN YELLOW 600g bottle.
2004
* March: Sumiko Yayama appointed as company president.
2005
* March: JAN code acquired.
2006
* February: Core business if HDQ relocated from Sendagaya to Yoyogi - Kyoto hub sales expanded.
* June: Japan Hair Beauty Association declared as a non profit organization.
2008
* February: Banquet held to commemorate 40th anniversary.
* Product soundtrack, Noriko’s LAISO CD released.
* July: Japan Hair Beauty Association held annual general meeting at the Grandie Karuizawa.
* August: Website refresh, Japanese version, completed.
* September English Website completed.
* Established the Japan Hair Research Group - first in the industry in Japan.
* Published SKIN AND BEAUTY – health and beauty magazine.
1964
* Developed the HAIR GROWTH STEAM TREATMENT - a new treatment for alopecia.
1966
* Founded the Japan Hair Science Association (formerly the Japan Hair Research Group) - structured the organization as an academic group which educates aestheticians in health and beauty as it relates to hair and skin care.
* Established the Nihon Hair Supply business entity for the launch of the LAISO-S hair growth product and SUN HAIR CREAM product.
1967
· Founded Nihon Hair Supply Inc.
· Launched the CONDITIONING SHAMPOO product.
1970
* Launched the LAISO TREATMENT CREAM hair care product.
1971
* Founded the Japan Hair Growth Research Center Inc. providing a forum for the study of alopecia, its causes and treatments, and training for aestheticians to provide clients with hair growth treatment options.
1975
* Published the article Research Findings on Treating Alopecia with LAISO S STEAMER, co-authored by Dr. Nakamizo, professor and dermatologist at Kyushu University and Hot Spring Therapy Institute.
1976
* 10th anniversary Special event: Hair Shows held in Tokyo and Osaka. Mr. Lawrence Iwasaki, a Canadian hair styling champion was the main speaker.
* Launched LAISO F, LAISO SS and LAISO SHAMPOO.
1977
* Five year clinical study on alopecia reported to Japan Skin Academic Conference
* Launched the SUNHAIR BRUSHING LOTION.
1978
* Held first aesthetic and medical seminar abroad in Hawaii.
* Held first aesthetic and medical seminar in Atami city.
* Research article on treating complete alopecia with LAISO S and STEAMER TREATMENT submitted to the Japan Skin Science Journal written by Dr. Nakayama, M.D. et al., Department of Dermatology, Chuo Hospital, Saiseikai
1979
* Research article on findings from treating alopecia areata with LAISO S and STEAMER TREATMENT, co-authored by Dr. Nakamizo, professor and dermatologist at Kyushu University, Hot Spring Therapy Institute, published in the West Japan Dermatology journal.
1980
* Inauguration of the Yoyogi Clinic of Dermatology at the Hair Growth Treatment Institute.
1981
* Research article on findings from treating alopecia areata with FUK, a newly discovered ingredient extracted from plant, published in the West Japan Dermatology journal.
* LAISO Hair Shows held in seven major cities to commemorate the company’15th Anniversary at which Mr. Lawrence Iwasaki was a special guest.
1982
* Launched LAISO PROTEIN SHAMPOO and TONING CONDITIONER.
* Steamer Therapy as a Hair Growth Treatment for Barbers and Beauticians published, co-authored by Kazutaka Yayama and Takeo Sudoh.
1983
* Launched LAISO F CREAM and SUNHAIR FINISHING SPRAY.
* Produced the Steamer Therapy as a Hair Growth Treatment for Barbers and Beauticians instructional video.
1984
* Launched the STAMINAL supplement.
* Japan Hair Growth Institute Inc. reorganizes to become the Japan Hair Medicine Institute.
* Held the second Aesthetic and Medical Seminar abroad in Hawaii.
1985
* Launched LAISO MEDICAL SHAMPOO P, TONING CONDITIONER, and MEDICAL ESSENCE S&G.
1987
* Launched LAISO FUK and FORTE. (prescription strength)
1988
* Launched SENBI FACE WASH.
1989
* Launched “SUNHAIR MOISTURE MILKY” conditioning cream.
1990
* Launched “SUNHAIR STYLISH” styling cream.
1993
* Launched cosmetic product S & G lotion UV.
1994
* Prescription strength S & G CREAM, LAISO BUBBLE SHAMPOO and BUBBLE CONDITIONER.
1995
* Launched “SUNHAIR CREAMY” leave-in treatment.
1996
* Launched KIKETSUSUI SHAQUIN Vol 1 supplement.
1997
* “30 Years of Hair Research” published to commemorate company’s 30th anniversary. Hair Science published, co-authored by Kazutaka Yayama and Takeo Sudoh
1999
* Launched prescription strength FUKISHIN hair tonic.
2000
* Alopecia published, authored by Kazutaka Yayama.
2001
* Launched prescription strength FUKISHIN (Blue bottle) to commemorate company’s 35th anniversary.
2002
* Dr. Zen Ebihara, Chief Director at Department of Dermatology, Saiseikai and Dr. Hideo Nakayama, Director of Nakayama Dermatology Clinic, speak at the 15th Japan Hair Beauty Association Convention on the effects of treating alopecia areata with FUKISHIN.
2003
* May: relocation of Osaka sales hub to the city of Kyoto to manage sales for the western region of the nation.
* July: Launched BATHNIN YELLOW 600g bottle.
2004
* March: Sumiko Yayama appointed as company president.
2005
* March: JAN code acquired.
2006
* February: Core business if HDQ relocated from Sendagaya to Yoyogi - Kyoto hub sales expanded.
* June: Japan Hair Beauty Association declared as a non profit organization.
2008
* February: Banquet held to commemorate 40th anniversary.
* Product soundtrack, Noriko’s LAISO CD released.
* July: Japan Hair Beauty Association held annual general meeting at the Grandie Karuizawa.
* August: Website refresh, Japanese version, completed.
* September English Website completed.
LOCATIONS
CORPORATE
HEADQUARTERS
Community Bldg 1F, 1-11-2, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ward, Tokyo
TEL 03-5333-0310
4 minute walk from JR Yoyogi Stn. West Exit
3 minute walk from TOEI Ooedo Line Yoyogi Stn. A1 Exit
2 minute walk from Odakyu Line Minami-Shinjyuku Stn.
KYOTO OFFICE
739-1, Ken Daionji-Cho, koromodana Tori, Ebisugawa Kudaru,
Nakagyou-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto-Pref.
TEL 075-211-8972
3 minute walk from Karasumaru-Line, Maruta Stn. No 6 Exit
Community Bldg 1F, 1-11-2, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ward, Tokyo
TEL 03-5333-0310
4 minute walk from JR Yoyogi Stn. West Exit
3 minute walk from TOEI Ooedo Line Yoyogi Stn. A1 Exit
2 minute walk from Odakyu Line Minami-Shinjyuku Stn.
KYOTO OFFICE
739-1, Ken Daionji-Cho, koromodana Tori, Ebisugawa Kudaru,
Nakagyou-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto-Pref.
TEL 075-211-8972
3 minute walk from Karasumaru-Line, Maruta Stn. No 6 Exit
