Hair thinning in UAE is more common than you think. Here’s what actually happened when I committed to a Japanese scalp ritual for 90 days.
Why I Started
My hair parting had been getting wider for two years. I told myself it was stress. Then I told myself it was the Dubai water. Then I stopped looking at it altogether.
It wasn’t until a friend pointed out she could see my scalp under direct light that I finally decided to do something about it.
I’d heard about Kaminomoto from a Japanese beauty group online — a scalp serum connected to Japan’s long history of scalp care, now available in UAE through Kyotoshii Japan.
I ordered the complete Thin Hair Revival Therapy Set — and committed to 90 days. No skipping. No cheating.
Here’s exactly what happened.
What’s in the Set
The Thin Hair Revival Therapy Set contains three products that work as a complete Japanese-inspired scalp and hair routine.
① Kaminomoto Scalp Care Shampoo
A Japanese scalp-care shampoo that helps cleanse the scalp, remove buildup from daily life in the UAE, and prepare the scalp for the next step in the routine.
② Kaminomoto Super Strength Hair Serum Gold
A leave-in scalp serum applied directly onto the scalp. No rinse. It is used as a targeted scalp-care step, especially around areas that look thinner, such as the parting, temples, crown, or hairline.
③ Lucido-L Argan Rich Oil Hair Treatment Cream
A nourishing treatment cream used on the lengths and ends to support softness, smoothness, and stronger-feeling hair that may feel dry, weak, or affected by heat styling and UAE environmental stress.
Three products. One complete Japanese scalp-first routine.
This is the Japanese approach we love: treating the scalp and the lengths separately instead of using random products and hoping everything works.
Week 1–2: Nothing. But Something Feels Different.
I applied the Kaminomoto Super Strength Hair Serum Gold directly onto my scalp every morning. I parted my hair into sections, applied it to the scalp, and massaged with my fingertips for around 60 seconds. No rinse. No waiting.
The serum is lightweight and absorbs fast. No greasiness. No strong smell.
Visually? Nothing changed yet.
But my scalp felt different — less itchy, less oily by day 3. I’d been dealing with scalp discomfort for months and by the end of week 2 it felt much calmer.
I used the Kaminomoto Scalp Care Shampoo every wash day. It lathers gently and my scalp felt genuinely clean after — not stripped like most shampoos do.
I kept reminding myself that hair routines take time. If you are checking your parting every morning, it is very easy to feel impatient. But I wanted to give the routine a full 90 days before judging it.
Read: Why Is My Hair Thinning in Dubai? The Real Reason
Week 3: The Moment I Almost Cried in the Bathroom.
Day 21.
Morning light coming through the window. I was parting my hair to apply the serum and I saw them.
Baby hairs.
Tiny, soft, new-looking hairs along my hairline and near the parting.
Not a lot. But they were there. In an area that had been worrying me for two years.
I took a photo immediately.
Then I stood there for a moment feeling something I hadn’t felt about my hair in a long time — hope.
If you’re wondering why your hair is thinning in Dubai and whether a scalp routine is even worth trying, this was the first moment I felt like the routine might be doing something.
Read: Kaminomoto Hair Serum Review UAE — Does It Really Work?
Week 4–6: Other People Started Noticing.
My hair felt anchored differently at the roots. Less fragile when I ran my fingers through it.
The shower drain, which used to collect a small pile every wash — looked noticeably cleaner.
Week 5, I introduced the Lucido-L Argan Rich Oil Hair Treatment Cream into my routine, I wanted to save it for later. I applied it to my lengths and mid-sections after washing, left it on for the whole day, no rinse.
My hair went from feeling dry and brittle to softer and stronger. Week 6, my sister asked if I’d done something to my hair. She couldn’t pinpoint what. She just said it looked “more there.”
If you’ve been wondering why your hair feels worse after showering in Dubai, the Kaminomoto Scalp Care Shampoo made a noticeable difference here too. My scalp felt cleaner and lighter after washing, and my roots did not feel as heavy.
Week 7–9: The Parting.
This is the part that mattered most to me.
The wide, visible parting that I’d been styling around for two years started to look softer.
Not completely changed.
Not overnight.
But the area that used to show more scalp under light now looked less harsh. Fine new-looking strands were becoming more noticeable, and by week 9 I had stopped worrying so much about how I parted my hair.
That was huge for me.
Week 10–12: The Full 90 Days.
My hair is not magically transformed. I want to be honest about that.
What it is: noticeably fuller-looking at the roots. The thinning-looking area has new-looking growth that is now long enough to blend in more naturally. My parting looks closer to how it used to look before I started worrying about it every day.
Daily shedding looked reduced for me, and for the first time in years I could run my fingers through my hair without immediately feeling scared.
I will keep using this — not because I feel I have to, but because I can see and feel the difference in my routine and I do not want to go back to doing nothing.
My Honest Verdict
✅ Did it make a difference for me? Yes — with consistent daily use for the full 90 days.
✅ Is the price worth it? For the routine, the consistency, and the confidence I got back — yes.
✅ Would I recommend it to UAE women with early thinning-looking hair? Yes, especially if they want a structured scalp-first routine.
✅ Does the Lucido-L Treatment Cream make a difference? Yes — my lengths felt softer and stronger-feeling from week 5, like a Dubai Salon Treatment at home.
❌ Will it work overnight? No. This is a scalp routine, not a quick fix.
❌ Can you skip days and expect the same experience? Probably not. Consistency is everything.
The Bottom Line
If your hair looks thinner, your parting feels wider, or your roots feel weaker than before, give your scalp routine 90 days before jumping from one random product to another.
The best part about this set is that it does not feel chaotic.
It gives you a structure:
Cleanse the scalp.
Apply the scalp serum.
Repair the lengths.
Repeat.
For me, that structure made all the difference.
Shop the Thin Hair Revival Therapy Set at kyotoshiijapan.com.
If you want to start with only the scalp serum, shop Kaminomoto Super Strength Hair Serum Gold.
Free delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Apple Pay and Tabby 4-month split available.
Individual results may vary. Consistent daily use is recommended for the best routine experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I use Kaminomoto before judging the results?
A scalp-care routine should be used consistently over time. Many people prefer to give a routine at least 90 days before deciding whether it suits them, because visible hair changes are usually not instant.
Can I use Kaminomoto Hair Serum every day?
Follow the directions on your product packaging. In this diary, the serum was used consistently every day as part of a daily scalp-care routine.
Is the Thin Hair Revival Therapy Set better than buying only the serum?
If your main concern is the scalp, you can start with Kaminomoto Super Strength Hair Serum Gold. If your scalp is itchy irritated and hair also feels dry, weak, brittle, or damaged through the lengths, the Thin Hair Revival Therapy Set may make more sense because it gives you a complete routine.
Is Kaminomoto good for Dubai hair concerns?
Kaminomoto can fit well into a UAE scalp-care routine because many women here deal with oily roots, dry lengths, frequent washing, humidity, air-conditioning, and buildup. It is best used consistently as part of a structured routine.
Can this replace PRP or a hair clinic?
No. Kyotoshii Japan products are cosmetic hair-care products and should not replace medical advice or professional treatment. If your hair loss is sudden, severe, patchy, painful, or connected to internal health concerns, speak with a dermatologist or doctor.
Where can I buy Kaminomoto in UAE?
You can shop Kaminomoto Super Strength Hair Serum Gold and the Thin Hair Revival Therapy Set at kyotoshiijapan.com, with delivery across the UAE.