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uka IZU Shampoo for damaged hair, 400ml
uka IZU Shampoo for damaged hair, 400ml
@cosme rating: 4.6/7.0
Intensively repairs hair damage while preserving hair color
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
For those concerned about damaged or aging hair: This shampoo contains a high concentration of damage-care ingredients, gently cleansing and repairing hair with a fine, light lather. The fragrance is a blend of rose, Japanese cypress, cypress, and patchouli. For color-treated or permed hair: This shampoo is formulated with amino acids and plant-derived cleansers at a pH of 5.4 to promote healthy hair and scalp. It not only improves color retention, but also effectively repairs damage caused by coloring or perms, leaving hair feeling smooth and silky. Recommended for: Unmanageable, damaged hair, dull, lacking shine, dry, frizzy, frizzy hair, color-treated or permed hair, and concerns about fading and color fading. 1. We use unique ingredients from each region to preserve the forest, ocean, and rural environment. This vegan formula combines 20 amino acids with natural ingredients to restore natural suppleness to your hair and scalp. The formula features 20 amino acids highly compatible with hair care, including Kuromoji (Japanese cypress), grown in the Izu Peninsula forests, and Funori (seaweed) for shine and body, while Toshima camellia adds suppleness. We developed ingredients from the bounty of nature to restore healthy scalp and hair, enhance shine, and achieve a smooth, silky feel. We researched and developed a formula that is easy to use and draws out its power. The carefully crafted fragrance is a blend of rose, Kuromoji (Japanese cypress), Hinoki (Japanese cypress), and Patchouli. The woody rose scent evokes the rain, soil, forest, and sea of Izu with rose, Kuromoji (Japanese cypress), Hinoki (Japanese cypress), and Patchouli. The packaging continues to use biomass materials, and the heavy-duty container ensures longer shelf life than previous products.
Ingredients
How to use
1. Thoroughly wet your scalp and hair with lukewarm water (below 38°C) and pre-wash thoroughly. Pre-washing thoroughly will improve shampoo lather and reduce friction damage. Washing with hot water can accelerate color fading. 2. Lather an appropriate amount in your palm, then apply to your scalp and work it into a lather. Massage with your fingertips or a spatula. For a fluffy lather, work your hands around the hair to incorporate air without rubbing. [Appropriate amount] Long hair: 2-3 pumps / Medium hair: 1-2 pumps / Short hair: 0.5-1 pump. 3. Once the lather has been distributed throughout your scalp and hair, leave it on for 3 minutes as a foam pack. The lather acts as a cushion, adhering evenly to your hair. The repairing and moisturizing ingredients penetrate deeply, leaving your hair feeling smoother after shampooing. Rinse thoroughly after 3 minutes.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.
It has a refreshing wash feeling. The fine, light foam is excellent and lathers perfectly. It conditions your hair from the top to the ends. After washing, it leaves it beautifully shiny. It's soft, smooth to the touch, and the quality of my hair has improved. It's also natural and environmentally friendly. I didn't like the spicy woody rose scent, which was disappointing.
I really liked the cypress scent, but the feel was average. It was a completely ordinary shampoo and conditioner. If I finished my hair care routine with just these two products, my hair felt rough and squeaky, so I had to use a leave-in treatment. It was not very smooth to run my fingers through.
I'm very impressed with the feel and how it washes out. It leaves my hair feeling smooth and manageable. However, the woody scent of Kuromoji (Japanese cypress) is a bit off. It smelled lovely in the store, but I'm sure it's due to the synthetic scent. I don't like the lingering scent. Kuromoji has been popular lately, but I don't feel like wearing it on my hair. Glamorous Nighty Night is too sweet and youthful, while this one is too mellow. I'm hoping for a soothing scent at the end of the day. I have to buy a 100mm size every time I want to try it at home, which costs nearly 4,000 yen each time...and I'm disappointed that there are no samples. I wish I could try them all and find a scent that suits me, but for the price, I'm hoping for something closer to essential oils, so I'll check out other companies' products first. The packaging is cute, and it's a good product. Sorry for being so harsh, but I hope they improve!!!
This is my daily shampoo, and I tend to fluctuate a lot. I first bought the 100ml bottle because I was intrigued by the concept and ingredients on the website, and liked it so much I've since bought the larger bottle and refill. While the shampoo feels a little strong for my thick, curly, and highly damaged hair, it's reliable and powerful enough to remove all the dirt. The lather is also excellent for a natural shampoo. The conditioner helps with any roughness, so there's no need to worry. I like the feeling that it's not overly sticky. Perhaps it's the texture that's helping to reduce acne on my back. The more I use it, the healthier my hair feels. The scent is a natural green. People will probably either love it or hate it, but I love it. I also like that it doesn't linger in my hair after blow-drying. I'll continue to buy it to keep it from being discontinued.
My hair has been straightened and bleached five times. It doesn't tangle even without leaving it in the bath, and it leaves my hair incredibly shiny. I've tried a variety of products, from over-the-counter to salon-exclusives, but this is the only one that leaves my hair so beautiful without using any hair oil. I highly recommend it.