What kasho-shop does

kasho-shop (operating as kasho-shop.de) is a privately held, Germany-based authorized online retailer specializing in professional hair cutting tools and grooming equipment manufactured in Japan. Founded in Bühl, the company operates as a single-channel e-commerce storefront serving primarily professional hairdressers, stylists, barbers, and salon owners in DACH markets. The shop carries the full KASHO brand portfolio (heritage dating to 1908) along with complementary brands Kai, Wasabi, Excelia, KENT.SALON, Lemonwax, and Razor, positioning itself as a one-stop specialist for premium Japanese-made professional salon tools.

The product range spans entry-level to flagship models, anchored by KASHO hair scissors across multiple series (Millennium with patented Disk-Operation-System, Damascus with 8-layer Damascus steel, SlideCut with sliding mechanism, Silver/KSI with DLC coatings, XP with VG-10 steel, Sagano, Green, Design Master, Chrome, and Excelia with Hitachi 440C steel). Complementary categories include KASHO electrical products (KIHD hair dryer with G-TRON digital motor, KTI hair dryer), carbon fiber combs, Captain razors with replaceable Kai blades, professional tool bags and cases, KENT.SALON brushes (17-model collection), Lemonwax styling products, disinfection and scissor care products, and a sharpening service via the KASHO Service Card. Pricing spans €9 for accessories to €2,606 for premium Damascus scissors.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce via the Lightspeed platform, with self-serve purchasing and payment options including bank transfer, PayPal, credit/debit cards, and Pay Later. Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales with no subscription layer. Marketing is primarily through the website itself, supplemented by an RSS feed for product updates. The company does not operate physical retail, maintains 1-10 employees, and discloses no funding, ownership, or acquisition history.

Name

kasho-shop

Legal name

kasho-shop

Website

https://kasho-shop.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

kasho-shop is a Germany-based authorized online retailer of premium Japanese-made professional hair scissors, razors, and salon grooming tools, serving professional hairdressers, stylists, and salon owners in DACH markets via direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Salon Equipment

NAICS

Health and Personal Care Retailers (456), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

SIC

Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores (5940), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Salon Hair Tools & Electricals (Dryers, Irons, Clippers) (CRABALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hair Brushes, Combs & Detangling Tools (CRABAKAG), Hair Styling Tools (Dryers, Straighteners, Curlers) (CRABAKAF), Barber & Professional Men’s Grooming Products (CRABAGAK)

Keywords

• Professional hair scissors
• Salon grooming tools
• Hairdressing equipment
• Barber accessories
• Japanese cutlery retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Bühl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of professional hair scissors, razors, combs, brushes, electrical equipment (hair dryers), and accessories to professional stylists and salons

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kasho-shop.de is an authorized online retailer selling original KASHO professional hair scissors across multiple series (entry-level to premium flagship), along with texturizers, professional hair dryers, Captain razors and replacement blades, carbon fiber combs, KENT.SALON brushes, tool bags/cases, and scissor care products. The shop also offers sharpening services via Service Card and complementary brands (Kai, Wasabi, Excelia, Lemonwax, Moonbrush, Razor) to professional hairdressers and salon owners in the DACH region.

Product overview

Kasho-Shop.de is an authorized online shop for original KASHO professional hair scissors and grooming tools, manufactured in Japan since 1908. The product portfolio centers on KASHO hair scissors available in multiple series (Millennium, XP, Green, Sagano, Silver/KSI, Design Master, Chrome, Excelia, MIGIWA, Impression, Damascus) ranging from entry-level to premium flagship models. Complementary offerings include KASHO electrical products (professional hair dryers), carbon fiber combs, Captain razors with replaceable blades, Kai blades, professional tool bags and cases (K-15 XL, K-20, K-19, K-22, K-23), KENT.SALON brushes, Lemonwax styling products, Moonbrush blow-dry brushes, scissor care products (disinfectant spray, oil), and sharpening services via Service Card. The sub-brand Wasabi offers affordable Japanese-made scissors. The store also stocks accessory brands including Razor, Lemonwax, and KENT.SALON.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kasho Made in Japan: Premium Japanese hair scissors and professional barber tools
• Kai
• Excelia
• Wasabi
• KENT.SALON
• Lemonwax
• Razor

Products and services

• KASHO Hair Scissors (Multiple Series) Professional Japanese-made hair scissors in multiple series spanning entry-level to premium flagship models, designed for professional hairdressers, stylists, and barbers needing precision cutting tools with ergonomic designs and Japanese steel construction.
• KASHO Texturizer/Modelier Texturizing and thinning scissors for creating texture, blending, and graduated cuts, available in various tooth counts (30 or 38 teeth) and DLC-coated variants for enhanced durability. Targeted at professional stylists performing texturizing work.
• KASHO Electrical Products (Hair Dryers) Professional electrical grooming tools including the Kasho Intense KIHD hair dryer (G-TRON digital motor, 120,000 RPM, LED interface) and the Kasho KTI FÖN hair dryer (2200W Turbo Ionic). Designed for professional salon stylists.
• KASHO Carbon Combs Professional carbon fiber combs with high carbon content, anti-static, heat and chemical resistant, available in cutting, styling, sectioning, and tail comb configurations. For professional hairdressers and barbers.
• KASHO Captain Razors Professional straight razors including Captain models (CAP-R7 folding, CAP-RW wood, CAP-RC7, CAP-J7) with medical-grade blades, replaceable blade systems with blade dispensers, and Speed Edge / Design Razor (folding) models. For barbers and stylists performing shaving and precision cutting.
• Kai Blades Replacement blades for KASHO Captain razors including CAP-20BL stainless steel blades (20 pieces), B-CAP Titan Mild Pink blades (surgical-application origin), and B-CAP Titan Mild Protouch safety razors. Compatible with Captain Razor models.
• KASHO Tool Bags and Cases Storage and transport solutions including K-15 XL scissor holster (6 scissor pockets, shoulder strap), K-20 tool case, K-19 leather roll (8 compartments), K-22 tool roll (15 compartments), KTB XXL tool bag, K-23 textile tool bag, and Magnet Board K-MB for workstation. For professional hairdressers and salon owners.
• KASHO Service Card (Sharpening Service) Service offering including sharpening/resharpening service for professional scissors, enabling stylists to maintain the cutting performance of their premium KASHO tools.
• Lemonwax & Moonbrush Styling Products Styling products and tools including Lemonwax (Made in Germany, fat-free, paraben-free, water-soluble, lemongrass essential oil, suitable for all hair types) and Moonbrush ergonomic skeleton blow-dry brush with crescent-shaped brush body. For professional stylists and consumers.
• KENT.SALON Brushes Professional hair brushes from Kent, the world's oldest brush manufacturer (est. 1777). KS Salon collection featuring 17 brush models (KS-02 through KS-17). For professional hairdressers and stylists.
• KASHO Disinfection & Scissor Care Maintenance and hygiene products including KSP certified scissors spray disinfectant (approval N-95784, 150ml bottle with spray head), K-Oil oil pencil for professional care of scissor pivot points, and K-3 leather care cloth (genuine leather). For professional salon hygiene and tool care.
• Wasabi Scissors Japanese scissor brand within the KASHO product portfolio offering 100% authentic Japanese-made scissors at an affordable price point, including texturizing models. For stylists seeking Japanese quality at entry-level pricing.
• Excelia Series Scissors Affordable entry-level KASHO brand scissor series made in Japan using Hitachi Japan 440C steel, with flat head screw system, ergonomic design in two versions, semi-convex and classic Japanese hollow grind. Bridges Japanese high-end elite models with quality entry-level models for aspiring stylists.
• KASHO KSI-60 T30B DLC Texturizer (30 teeth) New entry in the Silver Series KSI-60 line, a DLC-coated texturizer with 30 teeth, designed for maximum control and clean transitions in texturizing work.
• KASHO KSI-60 T38B DLC Texturizer (38 teeth) New entry in the Silver Series KSI-60 line, a DLC-coated texturizer with 38 teeth, designed for maximum control and clean transitions in texturizing work.
• KASHO KHT Hair Trimmer 2025 Modern, functional hair trimmer matching Kasho design, part of the 2025 KHT product line for professional stylists and barbers.
• KASHO KPHC Hair Clipper 2025 Modern, functional hair clipper matching Kasho design, part of the 2025 KPHC product line for professional stylists and barbers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kasho (Parent Brand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKasho-Shop.de is an authorized online shop for original KASHO hair scissors, hairdressing scissors, razors, blades, and accessories. They sell the full KASHO product range including various series (Silver, Millennium, XP, Green, Sagano, Design Master, etc.).
• KaicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSells Kai brand products including Kai Salon Select SLJ Razor, Captain Titan blades, and Migiwa series scissors. Kai is a Japanese cutlery manufacturer.
• WasabiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWasabi is a Japanese scissor brand that belongs to the successful Kasho product range. 100% genuine Japanese scissors at an affordable price. Sold as entry-level Japanese scissors.
• ExceliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExcelia is a KASHO brand scissor series positioned between high-end Japanese elite models and quality entry-level models for aspiring stylists.
• KENT.SALON The Finest BrushesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKENT.SALON is a collection of 17 brushes from Kent, the oldest brush manufacturer in the world. Sold as salon brushes.
• LemonwaxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman-made hair styling product line containing no grease, no parabens, water-soluble, with lemongrass essential oil.
• RazorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRazor brand razors including Captain Razor series for shaving and hair cutting.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CosmoProf: L'Oréal-owned professional beauty distributor serving salons and stylists across North America. Directly comparable as a B2B/B2C channel for professional hairdressers, though operating at much larger scale and broader assortment.
• SalonCentric: L'Oréal-owned professional beauty retailer (formerly Sally Beauty supply). Comparable professional-only distribution model with both physical stores and e-commerce targeting licensed stylists, operating at larger scale across multiple product categories.
• Beauty Success: European beauty retailer with strong presence in France, Germany, and other markets selling professional and consumer beauty products. Comparable online/offline multi-category beauty retail model serving European customers.
• Wahl Professional: US-based manufacturer of professional clippers and trimmers. Comparable as a premium professional grooming tool brand carried by kasho-shop (KHT/KHC clippers launched 2025), competing for the same professional stylist customer.
• Andis Company: US-based manufacturer of professional clippers, trimmers, and styling tools. Comparable product category (professional barber/stylist electrical tools) and competes for the same end-user customer base.
• Notino: Large European online beauty retailer operating across multiple EU markets. Comparable as a DACH+ e-commerce beauty retailer, but at significantly larger scale with much broader assortment and consumer rather than professional focus.

Direct peers

• Matsui Scissors: Japanese scissor manufacturer offering professional hair cutting tools via international distributors. Directly comparable as a premium Japanese scissor brand with overlapping authorized-dealer distribution model.
• Joewell (Tokosha): Japanese manufacturer of professional hair scissors distributed worldwide through authorized dealers. Directly comparable as a premium Japanese scissor brand, often sold alongside KASHO through similar authorized-dealer channels.
• Yasaka Scissors: Japanese scissors manufacturer distributed globally through authorized dealers. Directly comparable as a premium Japanese scissor brand competing in the same professional stylist segment.

Regional players

• Salon Services (Ireland/UK): Professional hair and beauty supplier in Ireland and the UK serving salons with tools, color, and electrical equipment. Comparable authorized-dealer and salon-procurement model, but focused on British Isles rather than DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kasho.shop

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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