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ヘアクリーム (heakuriimu) Japanese meaning: hair cream | Kotomora

ヘアクリーム

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Meanings

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hair cream

A creamy hair product used for styling, conditioning, or treatment. Common in beauty and personal care contexts.

ドラッグストアで新あたらしいヘアクリームを買かった。
I bought a new hair cream at the drugstore.

Related words

ヘアワックス
Hair wax is typically firmer and used for stronger hold and texture, while hair cream is softer and often adds moisture or light control.
ヘアミルク
Hair milk is a lighter, more liquid leave-in treatment, whereas hair cream is thicker and may provide more conditioning or styling hold.

Built from

ヘア+クリーム

Written forms

ヘア・クリーム
- ヘアクリーム
  Variant spelling with a middle dot, sometimes used for clarity or in product names.
- ヘア・クリーム

Etymology

Loanword from English 'hair cream', combining 'hair' and 'cream'. The exact date of borrowing is uncertain, but it became common with the spread of Western hair products in Japan.