Beauty
March 11, 2015
Kihō Watanabe | Part 22: Conversation with Chico Shigeta, Founder of『SHIGETA』, and Kihō Watanabe (2)
Chico SHIGETA × Kiho Watanabe
The Appeal of SHIGETA Blended Essential Oils (2)
In this second installment of our conversation with Chico SHIGETA, founder of SHIGETA, we explore the brand's original "detox program," which revitalizes the body in just three weeks. By promoting the elimination of toxins and cleansing cells, it enhances the body's natural healing power. This process is said to resolve various physical issues from within. Furthermore, it boosts metabolism, purifying the body and fostering beautiful hair. This is a treatment beloved by Paris's elite.
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Let's clear our minds with detox
Chico SHIGETAHave you tried the 3-week detox program?
WatanabeI understood intellectually that the "rebound effect" would occur as toxins were eliminated, but I developed mouth sores around the third day and had to give up because I couldn't bear it. Since my work involves talking with clients every day, having a sore mouth is a bit difficult... (laughs wryly).
Kiho Watanabe
But experiencing the rebound effect on the third day is fast! It's proof of how effective it is. Our staff who completed the detox program lost 2 kilograms. They also felt less bloated and more refreshed. I plan to try it again myself when the time is right.
ChicoDuring my recent visit to Japan, I held a 2-night, 3-day detox seminar. Surrounded by the nature of Yatsugatake, we ate only raw food, soaked in hot springs, and practiced self-massage... When you live like that, you definitely change. Everyone was surprised when they compared photos taken on the first and third days. First, the jawline becomes more defined. And the expression softens.
WatanabeReally? I'm so curious!
ChicoWhen you detox and eliminate unnecessary things from your body, your mind naturally begins to let go of what it doesn't need. The body and mind are linked, so as the body becomes simpler, the mind also becomes simpler.
WatanabeI see. That might be true.
ChicoIt's as if your true self emerges – your way of speaking, how you communicate, your way of thinking – everything becomes more authentically you. Detox is still often focused solely on purifying the body, but it's actually more than that. When incorporated effectively, it can transform your lifestyle.
WatanabeFatigue accumulates daily, so when considering how to live comfortably, I naturally want to seek out the best. That's an eternal theme for me. I want to recommend to my clients anything I've personally experienced and found to be good.
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ChicoHow have SHIGETA oils been received at your salon?
WatanabeThey are excellent oils, so while they are a bit pricey, clients seem very interested. Some people even think "Shigeta-san" is a stylist who performs the treatments because of the brand name (laughs).
ChicoHahaha.
WatanabeThe effects I experienced when I first used SHIGETA oils seem to be felt by our clients as well, as many purchase the oils and floral waters for home use. All of SHIGETA's products have received excellent reviews.
ChicoThank you. They allow for easy self-care at home.
WatanabeFor my clients' sake, I need to study more about the oils. The oil used when your mother (who conducts SHIGETA coaching in Japan) gave me a foot massage the other day was wonderful.
ChicoThat would be "River of Life."
Chico SHIGETA
WatanabeYes, that's it. I suffer from cold extremities, but after massaging with that oil, my feet felt warm all the way to the tips. So, I want to study the oils more and eventually incorporate them into our pedicure menu.
ChicoThat's a great idea. Making hair and nails more beautiful, and skin healthier. I always think it would be wonderful if the world were filled with people becoming beautiful from the inside out.
WatanabeRegarding hair care, coating hair with chemical products to make it shiny is one method, but it's also possible to achieve beauty by working from the inside of the body. After massaging with SHIGETA oils, you can feel the difference when you shampoo – the hair is smooth and silky. In the future, I would also like to request sales at rumors.
ChicoAbsolutely! I look forward to our continued partnership.
WatanabeLikewise. Thank you for your time today.
Profile
Chico SHIGETA
Founder of SHIGETA. After extensive research and experience in well-being in Japan and France, she created her original method based on natural therapies: Vitality Coaching®. Her insightful coaching has been featured in various French media and magazines, earning high praise from Parisian celebrities, artists, world-renowned fashion designers, film directors, and VIPs from Japan's business world visiting Europe.
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