Chapter 4 — Learning and Self-Experimentation
The Foundation of Learning
From Mr. Kojima, I studied the ancient Western art of herbal phytotherapy. Armed with that knowledge, I turned my focus toward Konotegashiwa, beginning a series of extraction experiments. The reason was simple: when I had asked, “Which herb is good for the hair?”, it was the plant he had pointed to without hesitation. At that time, my work was still driven only by curiosity — nothing more than a personal experiment.
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The Challenge of Extraction
The first trial lasted three months. By allowing time to work slowly, I hoped to draw out every active component beneficial to the hair. Next came a two-month extraction. Then a one-month version. Each produced a distinct character: three months gave depth and strength, two months brought balance, one month yielded vivid freshness.
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Discovery of the Golden Ratio
None of them alone was fully satisfying. By combining their strengths — adjusting the concentration of extracts from three, two, and one months — I arrived at the idea of blending them in harmony to reach the optimal formula. Thus was born the golden ratio — the most effective composition for healthy, vital hair.
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More Than Six Months of Self-Testing
Using this golden-ratio extract, I applied it to my own scalp and continued the experiment for more than half a year. At first, only subtle changes appeared — lightness at the roots, a refreshing clarity of the scalp. But as weeks passed, those small changes grew into conviction. Without a trace of synthetic chemicals, I had discovered a natural formulation with exceptional power — a rarity in the world of plant-based care.
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The Awakening of the Business Mind
At that moment, I felt something re-ignite within me — as though the long-dormant hexagonal graph of my business mind had suddenly lit up, each point connecting at once.
• Originality of ingredients
• Credibility born from personal experience
• Safety and peace of mind through natural origin
• A sense of mystery beyond scientific replication
• A narrative rich enough to be told as a story
• Alignment with the market’s demand for premium natural products
All of these elements converged into a single, vivid picture. It was no longer just an experiment — it was the beginning of a brand destined to unite philosophy, science, and nature.