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The Icon of the Future
The slim, elegant form signifies a new future in the salon.
ROLLER BALL F—bringing new possibilities in hair design.

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More Sophisticated, More Stylish
ROLLER BALL F

An Innovative Product Created by Takara Belmont
A far-infrared hair processor is essential for effectively
processing colour, perms, and other treatments. The
world’s first far-infrared dome with a rotating ring wasimplemented in the ROLLER BALL, a leading Takara
Belmont product. With an open feeling andchic-yet-functional style that you don’t find in hood-based
processors, it remains popular in Japan—and the rest of
the world—more than 20 years after its first release.

ROLLER BALL F is Revolutionising
the Future of the Salon
And now, a new generation of ROLLER BALLs has
been conceived: ROLLER BALL F (‘F’ for ‘Future’).
Complementing its stylish and futuristic design areseveral advancements in performance—for example, anindustry-first* carbon element—that make theROLLER BALL F a powerful tool that will
revolutionise the future of hair design. Evoking animage of high-end therapeutic technology and sportinga beautiful finish, it’s sure to become a new icon of thesalon in the years ahead.
*As of July 20110304

Roll Out the Style—Designs and Colours That Make Salon Work Fun

Shown here: creative models (one-tone specification).
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High-Performance Carbon Element Expands
the Possibilities of Hair Design

Colour, Perms, and Other Treatments Are Absorbed Evenly
The element is divided into three blocks: the top; the crown and sides; and the nape and faceline. By altering the amount of energy in each block, the element achieves a more uniform
distribution of temperature. In the top part, where the temperature tends to be higher, theamount of energy has been set at a lower level, while in the nape region, where energy needs tobe steadily applied, the amount of energy has been increased. This prevents the unevenabsorption of colour, perms, and other treatments in different sections of hair and leads to abeautiful finish.

In place of a conventional ceramic element, ROLLER BALL F employs a new, highly efficientcarbon element that uses high-purity carbon (99.8% purity). What really impresses about thiselement is its outstanding speed and power. Formed into a circular shape that was very difficult
to manufacture until now, it is the beauty industry’s first* carbon element to be used in a
far-infrared hair processor.
*As of July 2011

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Quickly Processes Colour and Perms That Last

Low energy

Takara Belmont’s carbon element reaches the selected output setting faster than the ceramicelements of conventional models. And, since the energy of the wavelength regions acting on thehair and chemicals is significantly higher, it thoroughly processes the colour*1 and the chemical
reaction of perms*2. As a result, it improves the efficiency of work in the salon.

Crown and sides

Spectral radiant emittance (10 3 W/m 2 /µm)

The graph shows theenergy distribution of
Wavelength regions producing
the greatest effect on hair and chemicals black-body radiation per(wavelength regions absorbed by water) unit of area at a given
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output temperature for
ROLLER BALL F andROLLER BALL II.
40(Calculated according toROLLER BALL F Planck’s law)

5 minutes of exposure

Medium energy
Nape and face line

High energy*1 Colour: acidic hair dyes *2 Perms: hot double-process perms■Comparison of Wavelength Regions

The top receives weak energy.

■ Comparison of Start-up Output(test of the time required for the surface of the hair on a wig to reach 40˚C)℃The element is divided into three blocks, with theamount of energy set to the appropriate level foreach block.

The nape receives strong energy.

There is a uniform distribution oftemperature from the top to thenape.

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ROLLER BALL F
2 min. 25 sec.

ROLLER BALL II
4 min. 34 sec.

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As a large amount of energy is produced in the most effective
wavelength regions, the chemical process is further accelerated.

Only around two minutes to reach target temperature—approximately
half the time required by a conventional ceramic element!

■ Comparison of Curling Strength■ Degree of Penetration into Hair and Persistence(comparison using a curling agent)

ROLLER BALL F
6 minutes of exposure

Taking advantage of the carbon element’s fast on/off response time, the controls allow you toturn the beam on and off in each of the three areas (front, sides, and nape) while the ring isrotating. You can limit the beam to only the sections that need it—for example, just to thenape. By having the beam go only to the sections of hair that have a more convoluted texture,or the sections that do not respond as quickly to the chemicals, you can provide customers witha more comfortable treatment. You can also stop the ring at the area where it is needed.

(comparison using an acidic dye)

ROLLER BALL II
8 minutes of exposure

ROLLER BALL F
10 minutes of exposure

Left as-is
10 minutes

ROLLER BALL II
10 minutes of exposure

Left as-is
10 minutes

Heat: 10 minutes of exposure

Partial heat: Front OFF,10 minutes of exposure

After being shampooed seven times

Turning off the beam to the front area, which heats up more quickly and is moresensitive to heat, slightly lowers the temperature at the sides and nape. The
customer enjoys a comfortable treatment, and the technician is able to efficiently
process sections that need more energy while keeping the whole area warm,
leading to improved results.

Despite the shorter exposure time of ROLLER BALL F, the chemical agents areabsorbed quickly, and the curl takes full effect, all the way to the tips.

With ROLLER BALL F, the dye was absorbed and took holdevenly. Even after the hair was shampooed seven times, there
was relatively little loss of colour.

■ Comparison of Curling Strength(comparison using a curling agent)<Processing details>
A test was performed inwhich black human hair(damage level 3) was
wound around 17 mmrods and a curling agent
was applied. Theefficiency of curlformation in the locks ofhair was then calculated.

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ROLLER BALL II: 10 minutes of exposure
Left as-is: 10 minutes
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Reddish tint (a )Curl efficiency

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Processing time (minutes)
0Results07Shampooed 7 times<Processing Details>
ROLLER BALL F and ROLLER BALL II
were compared in a test in which anacidic hair dye was applied to grey
human hair. Immediately after
processing, there was little variation in
the strength of the reddish tint.
However, when we compared theresults after the hair was shampooedseven times, the locks of hair that had
been exposed to ROLLER BALL F forten minutes clearly held the reddish tint
better, demonstrating a longer-lasting
persistence of colour.

A Precise Sensor for Accurate Output Control
When the colour, perm, or treatment mode is used, ROLLER BALL’s unique infrared
thermal sensor directly detects the temperature of the hair on the scalp and ensuresthat it stays at the set output level. In addition, if the head moves out of alignment
during operation—for example, because the customer dozes off—or if the sensor
detects a deviation from the output settings, an error alarm will go off. When anabnormal increase in output is detected, the machine also shuts down automaticallyfor safety.

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Designed for Better Work Performance and Ease of Use.
Easy for Anyone to Master.
Creative Model (one-tone specification)

Slim and Lightweight—A Feather-Light Feeling

New Easy-View Control Panel

While a conventional machine(body plus stand) weighs 22 kg,
this sleek new machine weighs
just 15.6 kg. It’s a full 30%
lighter and much easier to move
for salon staff. Takara Belmont
also made the machine easier toaccess from behind andsimplified the control panel.

Takara Belmont rearranged thecontrol panel and improved its
visibility, so you can check themachine’s operating status from adistance. It’s also easy to select oneof the four treatment modes—
perm, colour, treatment, andmanual—or one of the three
sections—front, side, and nape—by simply pushing thecorresponding button. In addition,a pilot lamp at the back of themain body lights up blue (when inoperation) or blinks on and off(when an operation finishes, andso on) to indicate the machine’soperating status.

Smoothly Slides Up and Down
Using a Gas Cylinder System
Takara Belmont employed a gas
cylinder for the height-adjustment
feature. By simply stepping on thefoot pedal, you can smoothly raiseor lower the machine to yourdesired level without any jolting.

AK-S23S-SL

Glowing Light Indicates
Changes in Temperature

SilverAK-S23S-R

AK-S23S-Y

RedYellow

Creative Model

AK-S23S-GR Metallic green

About the Creative Model, Two-Tone Specification(two-tone specification; colour-combination example)
Top coverWhen you switch the machineon, the element glows red; whenthe given output level is reached,
it stops glowing. If the output
level falls, the ring starts glowing
again as it increases the output.

AK-S23S-O Orange

In addition to the one-tone specification, the Creative model isalso available in a two-tone specification with different colours
for the body and top cover. Choose the combination you likefrom five colours for the body and seven colours for thetop-cover. (Note: The ring is available in grey only.)

Top-Cover Colours for the Two-Tone Specification
Body

These are the colours that are available for the top-cover.

• Note : The brightness of the room canmake it hard to see.

P(pink)I (indigo blue)

1014

(mm)

709

630(mm)545

485

AK-S23S-RS

AK-S23S-YI

AK-S23S-SLP● Rated voltage: 110V, 120V, 220V, 230V, 240V
● Rated power consumption: 980 W

Body1513〜1713

1002〜1202[stroke: 200 mm ] ● Weight: 15.6 kg● Environmental temperature range: 10˚C~40˚C● Environmental humidity range: 30%~85% RH● Cord length: 3 m ● Safety devices: tilt sensor, rotating clutch function

AK-S23S-SL□ (Silver)

R (Red)Y (Yellow)
AK-S23S-Y□ (Yellow)

40(inch)24 3/428

19 1/8

21 7/16(inch)● Rated voltage: 110V, 120V, 220V, 230V, 240V
● Rated power consumption: 980 W

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AK-S23S-O□ (Orange)
P (Pink)
AK-S23S-GR□ (Metallic green)

I (Indigo blue)• Enter the top cover colour code in the “□” space of the two-tone
specification model number.
Example For body colour: red,For body colour: silver,
top-cover colour: silver,
top-cover colour: red,enter: AK-S23S-RS
enter: AK-S23S-SLR● Size (WxDxH): head: 19-inch, foot: 26 3/4-inch x 40-inch x 59 5/8-inch
39 7/16 〜 47 1/4

59 5/8 〜 67 7/16
26 3/4

O (Orange)
G (Metallic green)• Please note that, due to ongoing improvements, measurements
and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
• Actual colour may differ somewhat due to variations in printing.

570

Standard ModelS (Silver)

AK-S23S-R□ (Red)● Style: stand type681

Top cover● Size (WxDxH): head: 485 mm , foot: 681 mm x 1014 mm x 1513 mm

22 7/16[stroke: 7 3/4-inch] ● Weight: 34.5 lbs● Environmental temperature range: 50˚F ~ 104˚F● Environmental humidity range: 30%~85% RH● Cord length: 10 ft ● Safety devices: tilt sensor, rotating clutch function● Style: stand type
• Please note that, due to ongoing improvements, measurements
and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
• Actual colour may differ somewhat due to variations in printing.

AK-S23S-B

Black

AK-S23S-W

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