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세계 최초 물없는 헤어캡슐 제품, 워터리스 기술로 주목받는 ‘Arove’ 출시

흑인 모발 전문 스타일리스트가 개발한 캡슐형 헤어케어, 한인 제조업체 주목해야  이유

 

지난 5 미국 헤어케어 시장에서 눈에 띄는 기술 혁신이 등장했다. 할리우드 셀럽들의 헤어를 담당해온 마이클 두에나스(Michael Dueñas 가 워터리스 기술을 적용한 헤어케어 브랜드 ‘Arove’를 공개한 것이다.

특히 주목할 점은, 이 제품이 단순한 프리미엄 콘셉트가 아니라 흑인 소비자들이 일상적으로 사용하기에 최적화된 구조를 갖추고 있다는 점이다. 개발자인 두에나스는 곱슬머리 고객을 전문적으로 다뤄온 헤어 기술자 출신이며, 제품 기획 초기부터 다양한 텍스처와 두피 환경을 고려했다고 밝히고 있다.

 

 

물 없는 헤어케어, 실사용 중심 접근

 

Arove 완전 무수(Waterless) 시스템을 기반으로 제조되었다. 이는 단순히 물을 쓰지 않았다는 수준을 넘어서, 브로콜리씨·수박씨·모링가 오일 등 주요 성분을  캡슐화한 나노 포뮬러(LumiLok 기술)로 안정화한 것이 특징이다.

한 병은 2.3온스지만, 기존 32온스 액상 제품과 동일한 효과를 제공하며 65~80회 사용이 가능하다. 실제 제품 구조와 사용방식이 보호 스타일링을 유지하는 흑인 소비자층에게 적합하다는 점에서 의미가 있다.

이 제품은 모발이 아니라 두피 건강에서 시작하자는 접근 방식으로 설계되었으며, DevaChan 살롱에서의 경험을 녹여낸 무수형 오일 포뮬러까지 포함되어 있다.

 

Arove의 사례는 다음과 같은 측면에서 한인 생산업체에 실질적인 R&D 방향을 제시한다:

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워터리스 제품 라인 도입 필요성

기존 액상 제품을 농축화하거나 파우더·고체형으로 전환 가능

TSA 기내 반입  운송비 절감 효과  수출 경쟁력 상승

 

 

두피 중심 제품 기획 전환

단순히 컬 유지 제품이 아닌, 두피 밸런싱과 진정 기능 강조

보호 스타일링 고객군 대상 진입 장벽 낮아짐

 

 

나노 캡슐화 기술 도입 검토

주요 성분 안정화 및 흡수율 향상

한국은 발효·농축 기술에 강점  K-기술 기반 융합 가능

 

 

요약: 뷰티서플라이 사장님과 제조업체가 주목할 점

 

 

최근 고객들이 더 가볍고 똑똑한 제품을 원하고 있.

적게 쓰고, 더 깊게 작용하며, 두피까지 케어하는 제품이 곧 주요 소비층의 기준이 될 가능성이크. 우리한인 제조업체도 이제는 액상 위주의 공급에서 벗어나, 농축형 워터리스 라인 개발을 추천한다.

 

 


 

Arove Debuts World's First Waterless Hair Capsules, Spotlighting Breakthrough Technology

 

This past May, a noteworthy technological innovation emerged in the U.S. haircare market. Hollywood celebrity hairstylist Michael Dueñas unveiled ‘Arove,’ a haircare brand utilizing waterless technology. This brand isn't just another celebrity collaboration; it's the culmination of insights from an experienced professional. Dueñas champions a 'Botaniceutical' concept, blending the best of botanical ingredients with pharmaceutical-grade benefits. As a certified trichologist with over a decade of hair science research, he points out the limitations of existing products, emphasizing that Arove maximizes effectiveness through fundamental changes in formulation and application. This allows consumers to experience professional-level scalp care more conveniently. Dueñas also noted that diverse hair textures and scalp conditions were considered from the initial product planning stages.

 

Waterless Haircare: Focusing on Easy and Effective Scalp Management

Arove products are manufactured based on a waterless system. This goes beyond simply omitting water; it features 'Lumisilk' technology, a nano-formula that encapsulates and stabilizes key ingredients like broccoli seed and Saguaro cactus seed oils. Thanks to this innovation, consumers can experience significant effects with only a small amount of product, greatly enhancing ease of use. The product structure and application method are particularly relevant for Black consumers maintaining protective styles, offering a meaningful solution. The products are designed with a scalp-first approach—prioritizing scalp health as the foundation for healthy hair—and include scalp oil formulas refined through Dueñas's experiences at DevaChan salons.

Arove's example offers practical R&D directions for Korean-American manufacturers in the following aspects

Need to Introduce Waterless Product Lines: Consider concentrating existing liquid products or developing powder-to-solid forms. This can make products TSA-friendly for air travel, reduce shipping costs, and ultimately boost export competitiveness.

Shift to Scalp-Focused Product Planning: Move beyond cheap maintenance products to emphasize scalp balancing and soothing functions. This can lower the entry barrier for the protective styling customer base, who often seek such benefits.

Consider Adopting Nanocapsule Technology: Focus on improving the stability and absorption rate of key ingredients. Korea has strengths in fermentation and concentration technologies, which can be leveraged and fused with K-beauty technological principles.

 

 Key Takeaways for Beauty Supply Owners and Manufacturers

When comparing existing products to new technology offerings like Arove, several differences stand out. Traditional products are often liquid or oil-based, requiring high-volume use, and target general consumers with bulk sizes typically ranging from 8 to 32 ounces. Their logistics costs are standard, and the technology focuses on emulsification and blending.

In contrast, Arove and similar new technology products emphasize small-amount usage, concentrated formulas, and waterless technology. They target consumers with specific concerns like hair loss, protective styles, or sensitive scalps. Packaging is often smaller, around 2 to 3 ounces, making them portable. These innovations can lead to a reduced carbon footprint and up to 60% savings on shipping costs, utilizing technologies like nanocapsules and advanced penetration formulas.

Today's consumers are looking for lighter, smarter products. Products that require less volume, penetrate more deeply, and provide scalp care are likely to become the new standard for mainstream consumers. We recommend that Korean-American manufacturers move beyond conventional liquid-based offerings and explore the development of concentrated, waterless product lines. It's particularly timely to consider innovative lineups like Arove for customers experiencing thinning hair or scalp sensitivity.