Arimino

Arimino is a Japanese company founded in 1946 by Taō Arimi as Arimino Beauty Chemical Research Institute in Nakai, Shinjuku, Tokyo. It manufactures and sells cold perm solutions, hair color, styling agents, shampoos, hair care and skin care products. The company changed its name to Arimino Chemical Co., Ltd. in 1950 and to Arimino Co., Ltd. in 1976. It launched Japan's first cold wave lotion in 1950, Japan's first aerosol hair spray in 1952, and Japan's first hair color product in 1956. Arimino has subsidiaries in the USA and Taiwan, and a technical partnership with ILJIN COSMETICS CO., LTD. in South Korea. Its current president is Daisuke Taō.

Arimino was founded in 1946 by Taō Arimi as Arimino Beauty Chemical Research Institute in Nakai, Shinjuku, Tokyo. In 1950, the company was renamed Arimino Chemical Co., Ltd. and became a corporate organization; it launched Japan's first cold wave lotion, 'Arimino Cold Wave Emulsion'. In 1951, it built the Arimino Hall, a free accommodation facility for hairdressers learning techniques. In 1952, it moved its head office to its current location in Shinjuku and launched Japan's first aerosol hair spray, 'Spray Net'. In 1953, it applied for a patent for cold wave lotion (No. 210553), which was granted in 1955. In 1954, it signed a technical tie-up with Helen Curtis of the United States. In 1956, it launched Japan's first hair color product, 'Truton'. In 1965, it held the first Arimino National Hairstyle Contest, Japan's first full-scale hair contest. In 1966, it signed a technical assistance agreement with Taiwan Ailimina Chemical Co., Ltd. In 1968, Yūichi Taō became the second president. In 1976, the company changed its name to Arimino Co., Ltd. In 1978, Arimino USA was established and it launched the industry's first foam treatment, 'Hair Dock Light'. In 1979, it launched the 1980s strategic product 'Gals Nippon' series. In 1981, it launched the industry's first acidic color, 'Makeup Hair Color'. In 1982, it signed a technical assistance agreement with Iljin Chemical of South Korea. In 1985, it launched 'Color Story' and completed and moved to a factory in Higashimatsuyama. In 1987, the current head office building was completed and a research institute was completed and moved to Sayama. In 1989, it launched 'Aqua Moisture'. In 1995, the first Arimino Photo Contest was held. In 2000, it launched the 'Spice' styling series and founded 'FA' magazine. In 2002, it launched 'Asian Color'. In 2003, it launched the cosmetic curling product 'Cosme Curl'. In 2004, the first 'Design Power' future leaders event was held. In 2005, the first KEMURI & ARIMINO 'YOUGO' charity live for Niigata Chuetsu earthquake reconstruction was held. In 2007, it launched 'Color Story i'. In 2008, it launched the 'Peace' styling series. In 2010, it launched 'Quoline' and 'Asian Color Design Expert'. In 2011, it conducted charity activities for Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction. In 2012, it opened a photo studio (workshop gallery) at its head office. In 2013, Daisuke Taō became the third president; it launched 'Color Story i Prime' and the skin and hair care & styling 'Sprinage' series. In 2014, it opened the Arimino Taipei Workshop Studio. In 2016, it completed and moved to the Arimino General Research Institute in Higashimatsuyama and launched the industry's first beauty beverage, 'Beauty Smoothie'. In 2017, it launched 'Cosme Curl Prism Plus' and 'Color Story Admio'. In 2018, it launched 'Arimino Men'. In 2019, it launched 'Asian Color FES' and opened the Chugoku-Shikoku branch. In 2020, it launched 'Coamee' and opened the Niigata Studio. In 2021, it launched 'Dance Design Tuner'. In 2022, it launched 'Color Story Prime'. In 2023, it launched 'Sprinage'...

Professional salon-oriented haircare and cosmetics brand, focusing on hair color and perm technologies for Japanese hair.

• Color Story Admio

  Hair color with antioxidant-stabilizing formula containing 7 plant-derived ingredients and 5 plant oils for color and shine.

• Asian Color

  Hair color product launched in 2002.

• Coamee

  Product launched in 2020.

• Sprinage

  Skin and hair care & styling series launched in 2013.

• Dance Design Tuner

  Product launched in 2021.

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