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Learn more about Takara Belmont's Yume, the exciting new luxurious shampoo unit. Steve Hughes offers a demo.


On a recent visit to the Takara Belmont showroom in NYC, we were thrilled to see the new, exciting and buzzed about Yume Spa on display. We just had to see it in action and asked Takara Belmont USA National Sales Manager Steve Hughes for a demo. "It does far more than improve the hair and scalp health of customers everywhere," says Hughes. "It's unparalleled features have improved the experience for business owners, stylists, and their clients."
Check out the demo:
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“Yume” is loosely translated to dream, and after just a few months on the market, it’s already evident why. Customers can recline fully into luxury, as they lay down with a soft pillow to enjoy their treatment. The shampoo unit also raises and lowers in tandem with the chair, creating ease for lengthy treatments and opening a variety of services. The Yume Spa yields optimal comfort for the stylist as well, allowing them to sit or stand while performing an array of treatments. The ergonomically designed stool is also tilt-able, and designed to relieve stress on the stylist’s spine and other high pressure area. Takara Belmont’s persistent commitment to quality ensures that this comfort will last, making it a high value investment for business owners, too.
Another bragging right of the Yume Spa is the Spa Mist II, which Takara Belmont’s Beauty Product Manager, Daisuke Nakamura, says is the “key ingredient in providing clients with amazing results.”
That’s because the mist heats up to just 40-50 degrees, resulting in minimal hair damage. It also opens the cuticle of the hair, allowing for treatments like conditioning, hair color, and more, to be absorbed more effectively. Customers leave with their hair not just looking healthier, but actually being healthier than when they walked in.
“Each system transforms the way hair and scalp treatments are performed,” said Steve Hughes, National Sales Manager of Takara Belmont. “With a focus on health and beauty, the system uses our revolutionary technology to help stylists and technicians improve the shine, luster and vibrancy for their clients.”
The Spa Mist II delivers in a light and portable design. The shampoo unit model measures at #SH-YMIX (Stand) is approximately 224.872 lbs. The external dimensions are 26’’W x 64 5/8’’ – 73 ¼’’D x 36 5/8’’ H. The Model #SH – MIXL (Seated) is approximately 224.872 lbs. The external dimensions include 26’’ W x 64 5/8 – 73 ¼’’ D x 33 7/16’’ H.
The Yume Spa System is available in a 3-tier package and will be displayed at various trade shows throughout the year. For more information, log onto www.takarablemont.com.

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