Techno Holdings Corporation (THC) opened its flagship Health & Beauty Hub at Shangri-La Plaza Mall. The space is a curated destination where leading Japanese wellness and beauty brands converge under one roof. This 455-square-meter space, located at Level 6 of Shangri-la Plaza Mall, brings together world-class products and services to deliver a seamless and holistic approach to physical recovery, skincare and hair artistry.
The opening was celebrated with a ceremonial bonsai tree watering, a symbolic gesture reflecting THC’s commitment to growth, meticulous attention to detail and excellence. It embodies its vision: nurturing health and beauty through precision, care, and long-term dedication.
Four Premium Japanese Brands, One Destination
Technology meets tradition at the Health & Beauty Hub with four distinguished Japanese brands, each contributing a unique element to the customer experience.
- NORA Japanese Hair Salon
If you’ve ever wondered what a Kami Charisma-recognized hair salon is, picture a space where your beauty is their priority. Kami Charisma Japanese Hair Salon Guide (much like the Michelin Guide for top-rated restaurants) is a prestigious annual guide to Japan’s best, highest-quality, and distinguished salons. NORA Hair
Salon has been repeatedly featured on this prestigious list.
Hidekazu Ando (Ando-san), founder of NORA Japan and CEO of Nora Hair Salon Philippines, and his team take hairstyling seriously. They thoroughly analyze customers’ hair concerns, offer immersive shampoo experiences, create innovative signature styles, and perform precise layering. The salon has partnered with leading manufacturers and salons in the USA and Europe to develop advanced techniques. They use the Japanese Milbon brand exclusively, which won’t harm your hair or health while delivering quality other salons cannot match. Another distinctive feature of Nora is the emphasis on the shampooing process in their shampoo bed. At NORA, beauty goes beyond just haircuts and styling. It’s about building confidence and satisfaction that become part of their customers’ lifestyles.
- NORA Lab
It is Health & Beauty Hub’s exclusive training facility, dedicated to producing top-tier stylists who embody Japanese precision and Omotenashi, the spirit of selfless hospitality. Trainees undergo 2–6 months of intensive classroom and hands-on training, learning every step of the Kami Charisma-recognized salon process, from shampooing to advanced coloring and signature head spas. All skills are personally validated by Hidekazu Ando, ensuring graduates meet the highest standards of artistry and service. Nora Lab also uses high-quality Milbon products to help trainees master the necessary skills and become familiar with them. Upon completion of the courses, trainees are deployed to salon branches, creating a consistent, elevated experience across all Nora Hair Salon locations. The Lab also offers paid opportunities for both beginners and experienced stylists, providing a fulfilling pathway from student to creative director.
- Phiten
Japan’s cutting-edge and innovative wellness brand, it leverages advanced technology to enhance one’s health and performance.
Here are the reasons why Phiten is most-sought after by people the world over:
- Patented Aqua Titanium Technology: Experience the power of their signature Aqua Titanium technology, a breakthrough innovation that integrates metals such as titanium, gold, palladium, and platinum into everyday wearable products to support overall health and well-being. It reduces muscle and joint pain by improving blood flow and reducing bodily tension.
- Faster Recovery: Whether you’re an athlete or someone looking to recover after a long day, Phiten products are designed to shorten recovery times, helping you bounce back stronger.
- Stress Reduction & Enhanced Focus and Balance: Many users experienced improved mental clarity and balance and decreased stress levels making it an ideal fit for busy individuals and those working in high-pressure environments.
Founded in Kyoto, Japan, in 1983 by its President and Founder, Yoshihiro Hirata, Phiten now has around 150 locations in Japan and a presence in 30 countries, primarily across North and Central America, Europe, and Asia. Phiten sells apparel, bracelets, necklaces, tapes, gel, socks, joint supporters, and braces, among others.
- Miss Esthe Facial Salon and Skin Care
It offers scientifically advanced, non-invasive, customized, age-defying, and radiance-enhancing products and services from a company that has studied women’s skin for three decades.
Over the years, Miss Esthe developed raw materials and products, refined techniques, and worked to ensure safety and assurance for all clients, bringing it all to the Philippines.
The products and treatments are perfect for different skin types and lifestyles. There are affordable options even for young working professionals who need a quick perk-me-up with their 30-minute stress-relieving Japanese Facial Massage. There are also packages that involve more complex treatments using highly advanced Japanese skincare machines for those who love a little more luxury. All treatments deliver outstanding results.
Miss Esthe’s estheticians are trained by experienced master trainers in Japan. They are competent and follow strict Japanese operational guidelines to provide top-notch service and treatment to clients.
The Health & Beauty Hub will soon be the center of future innovation with Phiten IP Salon, featuring advanced wellness technologies, including the hyperbaric Oxygen (O2 Alpha) chamber, healthy Light Bathing Capsule, Aqua Titan Bathing Egg, Bathing Egg Beauty, and water-wave massage beds. These facilities bring cutting-edge Japanese wellness practices to the Philippines, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for guests.
Share The Care: Your Wellness Passport
Avail of Techno Holdings’ “Share The Care” program that encourages consumers and clients to experience THC brands at the Health & Beauty Hub , as well as Karada (a sister company). It is a popular body care salon that offers deep tissue massages, atlas-pelvis alignment, and more. Enjoy awesome perks that come with your previous purchases from these concepts. Present a valid receipt or loyalty card from any of the indicated wellness brands and enjoy exclusive rewards like a free headspa at Nora with any hair service, 10% off at Miss Esthe, and Free add-on massages at Karada. The wellness passport is valid for purchases made from March 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, and can be used until June 30, 2026 at participating stores.
THC introduces the Philippines to Japanese health and beauty experiences, which continue to expand across Metro Manila. Phiten products are now available at Shangri-La Plaza and Mitsukoshi Mall. Miss Esthe is available throughout Metro Manila, with recent openings in Alabang Westgate, The Assembly Grounds at The Rise in Makati, and at the Health & Beauty Hub. Nora Hair Salon aims to open two new locations per year, staffed by top-notch stylists and creative directors trained at Nora Lab.
Whether it’s a relaxing facial, a beautiful hair makeover, or the latest in health wellness technology, Techno Holdings’ Health & Beauty Hub is the destination of choice for seamless and holistic self-care.
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