10 Japanese Hair Care Brands You'll Love

Asia has been stepping up its beauty game, and it's gotten to the point that people around the world are beginning to take notice. Korean beauty products, Japanese makeup brands, and plastic surgery tourism have also started to become incredibly popular with Western audiences.

As popular as plastic surgery, skincare, and makeup have become, there's still one genre of beauty that has yet to fully get noticed in America. We're talking, of course, about hair care—and it's about time we actually start seeing a change!

Japanese hair care brands have already started to get acknowledgement for their excellent quality. Want to get a taste of Japan's awesome hair supplies? Try these brands from the country that brought you all things kawaii.

Kracie is one of the most affordable hair care brands from Japan you can buy stateside—but that doesn't mean that it's low quality or easy to find. This awesome brand is known for creating highly moisturizing shampoos that help detangle hair.

People who have damaged hair or tangled hair will love Kracie's Ichikami Conditioner and Shampoo set. Then again, almost anything in the Ichikami line will work wonders for hair that needs some loving.

Suprise! One of the most popular makeup brands in Japan also happens to be one of the hottest hair care brands on the market there too. Pricey as this brand may be, you really can't deny the quality their products have.

Their hair masks, in particular, are a must-have for women and men who have dry, frizzy hair. As a once per week treatment, these masks will make your hair feel silky smooth.

NatureLab is known for making Japanese hair care products more accessible to American audiences, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. This company's specialty is creating hair serums that lock in shine, add volume, and repair damage from hair straightening irons.

Their shampoo and conditioner sets, though, are famous for including epic ingredients and making hair of all types feel superb.

Among men, there aren't really many more famous Japanese hair care brands than Gatsby. This company is known for making hair pomades, gels, and conditioners that are geared towards men that help hair look thicker than ever.

Their pomades are absolutely wonderful and will have you feeling like a rockstar. Best of all? They are incredibly high strength and can hold just about any hair style in place.

Komenuka Bijin is a very rare example of indie hair care brands from Japan that have managed to come to the United States. This company is known for creating shampoos using traditional Japanese ingredients, and for having products that are suitable for all hair types.

This line offers a lot of gentle shampoos that are ideal for processed hair. For example, their Rice Bran Moisturizing Hair Shampoo gently cleanses away dirt, but keeps hair intact, even if your hair is pretty badly damaged.

Looking for more traditional Japanese hair care brands? Oshima Tsubaki might be your best bet. This classic hair care brand is known for creating nourishing hair oils that soak into every last strand and impart a beautiful shine.

This is the kind of brand that Japanese households use when they want to have quick hair remedies. Their Camellia Oil, for example, is known as a great trick for tackling split ends without having to grab scissors.

People who have extreme hair styles, like tall mohawks, will find that they have a serious ally in Japanese brands. Spice Sisters, for example, has created a hair wax that has made many stylists' jaws drop stateside—in a good way.

Spice Sisters Freeze Wax has made this a must-have among J-beauty fans. This wax will ensure that your hair won't budge and that your style will continue to defy gravity.

Drugstore brand Liscio has been gaining a bit of traction among early adopters of Japanese hair products, and it's easy to see why. This is a brand that focuses on creating affordable, high quality retexturizing products.

Their retexturizing products make it possible to have straight hair without passing it through an iron repeatedly. Gentle enough for frayed hair and strong enough for fast processing, this is a must-have for anyone who wants straight hair in a flash.

Ever wonder how Japanese pop idols get their hair to turn such beautiful yet natural hues? You're not alone, and from what we're guessing, it has something to do with Palty.

Palty is one of the most popular hair dye brands in Japan, and it gives gentle, true-to-box shades time after time. It might be a little bit kitschy due to it's "bubble action," but hey, it works well and leaves hair feeling soft.

If you love the idea of having natural-looking hair but aren't into the pop idol vibe of Palty's look, you might want to look into Liese and their sub-brand, Prettia.

Like Palty, they are known for having foaming, bubbling hair dyes that make hair soak up every last drop of color. The dye colors all look natural, so no matter what you choose, you can expect it to be work appropriate.

People who have a hard time keeping their hair color stable will really enjoy Prettia's long lasting nature. This is one of the few Japanese hair care brands that will make your hair color last longer without all the hard work to keep it preserved.