Kumar Gaurav — the Shampoo King of India behind SH-RD
How the Founder & CEO of LEPL Group brought the world's first scalp care brand from Taiwan to Indian salons — and built a research-first haircare movement around it.
In the rapidly evolving hair care industry, Kumar Gaurav has emerged as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, earning recognition from many as the Shampoo King of India. As the Founder & CEO of LEPL Group, he has played a key role in introducing premium, science-based scalp and hair care solutions to Indian consumers through SH-RD India. Under his leadership, SH-RD India has become a trusted name for people seeking professional-quality shampoos and scalp care products.
A global brand, brought home to India
SH-RD is a globally recognized hair and scalp care brand with over 40 years of expertise, originally established in Taiwan before expanding into India. The brand officially entered the Indian market under the leadership of Kumar Gaurav, bringing advanced scalp-focused hair care solutions designed for modern lifestyles. The launch marked an important milestone in India's premium hair care industry.
Scalp health first, not shampoo as an afterthought
What makes Kumar Gaurav stand out is his vision of educating consumers that healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Instead of offering ordinary shampoos, SH-RD India focuses on professional formulations that help address common concerns such as hair fall, dandruff, dry scalp, oily scalp, damaged hair, and hair loss. This scientific approach has helped the brand gain the trust of salons, hair professionals, and customers across India.
What's inside the SH-RD India range
SH-RD India offers a wide range of premium products, including Hair Loss Control Shampoo, Hair Fall Control Shampoo, Tea Tree Scalp Shampoo, Sensitive Scalp Shampoo, Protein Cream, Hair Essence, Scalp Essence, Hair Repair Cream, Hair Shine Serum, and other scalp care essentials. These products are developed using carefully selected ingredients such as Rosemary Extract and D-Panthenol (Vitamin B5), known for supporting healthier hair and scalp care.
Building a movement, not just a product line
Kumar Gaurav believes that innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction are the foundations of a successful hair care brand. His goal is not only to sell shampoos but also to transform the way Indians care for their scalp and hair. By combining international research with the needs of Indian consumers, SH-RD India continues to introduce premium products that deliver salon-quality results at home.
Today, SH-RD India is steadily building its reputation as one of India's leading professional scalp care brands. The company's commitment to research, innovation, and premium quality has positioned it as a trusted choice for individuals looking for effective hair care solutions. As awareness about scalp health continues to grow, Kumar Gaurav's leadership is helping shape the future of the Indian hair care industry.
With a strong vision, global expertise, and a customer-first approach, Kumar Gaurav continues to inspire innovation in professional hair care. His dedication to bringing world-class scalp care solutions to India has strengthened the position of SH-RD India as a premium brand committed to healthier, stronger, and more beautiful hair for every customer.
India's Place in a Global Network
From the SH-RD India hub, product and knowledge routes connect outward to key markets across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and Africa — the same research-driven network that has carried SH-RD to more than 40 countries.
SH-RD's export network, mapped from its India hub outward — one line for every market it now reaches.
Charlie Tsai — Founder of SHAAN HONQ Group & Creator of SH-RD
Charlie Tsai is the visionary founder of SHAAN HONQ International Cosmetics Corp., a Taiwan-based beauty and professional haircare company established in 1985. Driven by a passion for quality, innovation, and education, he transformed a small manufacturing business into an internationally recognized beauty group whose brands are trusted by professionals in more than 40 countries.
As the creator of SH-RD, Charlie Tsai envisioned a professional haircare brand that combines scientific research with salon expertise. Under his leadership, SH-RD has become renowned for its Protein Hair Cream and advanced treatment solutions, earning international recognition for its premium quality, continuous innovation, and salon-grade performance.
A partnership built for India
To expand SH-RD's global presence, SHAAN HONQ has established strategic international partnerships. In India, LEPL Group serves as the official business partner for SH-RD through Shaan Honq International Cosmetics Private Limited, managing the brand's distribution, market development, professional salon network, education, and customer support.
This collaboration brings together SHAAN HONQ's decades of Taiwanese research and manufacturing excellence with LEPL Group's expertise in brand building, retail expansion, and professional beauty distribution — ensuring that Indian consumers and salon professionals receive authentic SH-RD products backed by world-class service and education.
Together, SHAAN HONQ and LEPL Group share a common vision of delivering innovative, premium-quality haircare solutions while strengthening SH-RD's presence across the Indian market through education, innovation, and long-term customer trust.
Our Mission
To make scalp-first haircare the standard in every Indian salon and home — replacing guesswork with research-backed formulations, and giving stylists the education they need to treat the scalp as the true foundation of healthy hair.
Our Vision
To be recognized as India's leading professional scalp care brand — carrying forward SH-RD's 40-year global legacy while building a homegrown community of trained stylists, informed customers, and lasting salon partnerships.
Trusted by Stylists Across India
Since we introduced SH-RD's scalp care range in our salon, client retention for hair fall treatments has genuinely improved. The results speak before we even have to explain them.
What convinced me to stock SH-RD was the science behind it — Rosemary Extract, D-Panthenol, real scalp-first formulations. My clients notice the difference within weeks.
Best Sellers on shrdindia.com
The scalp care essentials Indian stylists and customers reach for first — available now at www.shrdindia.com.
Hair Loss Control Shampoo
Scalp Care Essential
Hair Fall Control Shampoo
Scalp Care Essential
Tea Tree Scalp Shampoo
For Oily Scalp
Sensitive Scalp Shampoo
Gentle Formula
Protein Hair Cream
Signature Treatment
Scalp Essence
Daily Scalp Serum
Hair Repair Cream
Damage Recovery
Hair Shine Serum
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Discover SH-RD in India
Explore the full SH-RD range — scalp care, protein treatments, and salon-grade solutions — brought to India by LEPL Group.
Visit shrdindia.comSH-RD India — Registered Office
Plot No. 3, Kh. No. 395, 502 & 510, Najafgarh Road, Near Metro Pillar No. 74 & Ranaji Dharam Kanta, Jai Vihar Colony, Masudabad, Najafgarh, Delhi – 110043
