Kao's Oribe Expands to Japan

Apr 27th, 2021

Hannah Fink

Goldwell USA/KAO USA

Oribe's line of 23 products are now available in Japan.

Oribe's line of 23 products are now available in Japan.

Kao Corporation has launched the hair salon brand Oribe in Japan.

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Kao aims to expand the brand portfolio of its salon business and enhance the customer base in the region.

Oribe's 23 products are available in hair salons and department stores across Europe and the United States, and now Japan.

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