My hair doesn’t love the summer season, and I’m sure many of you can relate. The sun damage, the chlorine, the frizz, the blowouts that get destroyed the minute I walk outside in the humidity—not so fun. All of it can lead to a dry scalp, increased hair shedding and even thinning. It feels like all the damage I’ve done to my hair is exposed in the summer. But, I don’t want to live in a claw clip forever. That’s where NULASTIN’s Vibrant Scalp System ($199) comes into play. This four-step routine helps reset my scalp and hair using advanced technology, and I see and feel a big difference when I use it. Here’s the scoop.
The Benefits of This Hair-Care System
Unlike other hair-care systems that also target concerns like excess shedding, thinning and scalp health, this one utilizes a cutting-edge technology called Elastaplex. This proprietary blend of signal peptides and proteins combines with biodesigned elastin to actually help replenish your own elastin, which is the protein that anchors your hair. That means it helps with visible shedding, so you have less of it! I love beauty products rooted in science, and I don’t know of any other hair-care system that addresses elastin in this way.
So what’s in this NULASTIN system exactly? First, the essentials: sulfate-free Vibrant Scalp Shampoo and Conditioner. Next, the Vibrant Scalp Scrub, which has a spa-like scent and is meant to be used pre-shampoo on a wet scalp. It’s great for removing dry shampoo buildup, and sets your scalp up to receive all the vital ingredients in the subsequent steps. Lastly, my personal hair hero: the Vibrant Scalp Treatment. This is a 2024 NewBeauty Award Winner that I discovered during my postpartum hair loss, and it really brought my hair back to life. You can apply it on dry or towel-dried hair, focusing on the areas that need the most attention. For me, that’s my part and temples. I also love that this treatment is a water-based serum, so it doesn’t make my hair greasy if I apply it when my hair is dry.
Not only does this one-of-a-kind protocol target the concerns I mentioned above, but you also get bonus benefits of more volume, smoothness and shine. My hair feels so much healthier when I use these products, especially after styling with hot tools or spending a day in the sun, it helps detox, rehydrate and anchor my hair, so I keep more of it where it belongs.
How to Use It
Start with wet hair. Apply the Vibrant Scalp Scrub, massaging it in to create a lather. Focus on areas where you have more buildup, like your part where you may spray dry shampoo, volumizing products, etc. Then rinse it out thoroughly. Next, apply the Vibrant Scalp Shampoo and let sit for a few minutes before rinsing with cool water. (Cool water will help the hair cuticle lay flat and smooth.) Follow that with the Vibrant Scalp Conditioner, allowing it to sit for a few minutes like the shampoo, and then rinsing it out with cool water. The last step is the Vibrant Scalp Treatment, but this can be applied to dry or towel-dried hair. Don’t apply it on sopping-wet hair or it will dilute the serum and keep it from penetrating fully.
