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SCALP SHIELD: Scalp Serum

SCALP SHIELD: Scalp Serum

$52.00 CAD
$52.00 CAD
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A skincare approach to scalp care

What Is Scalp Shield?

Scalp Shield is a lightweight, water-based scalp serum made for all scalp and hair types, including dry, itchy, irritated, oily, greasy and uncomfortable scalps.

Your scalp is skin, but it's often treated with heavy, highly fragranced products that leave it feeling irritated, greasy, dry or uncomfortable over time. Scalp Shield brings a skincare approach to scalp care using lightweight, barrier-supportive ingredients commonly found in facial skincare, so it supports a healthier scalp without leaving behind residue, buildup or a greasy feeling on the hair. It's free of fragrance and essential oils.

Who This Is For

Scalp Shield is made for scalps that feel unbalanced in either direction: too dry and itchy, or too oily and greasy. A healthier, more balanced scalp can help improve how hair behaves over time, since strong, healthy hair starts at the scalp.

Best for these scalp concerns

  • Dryness and itchiness
  • Irritation and dermatitis
  • Oiliness and greasiness
  • General scalp discomfort
  • Buildup between washes
  • Scalps that react to fragranced products

Suitable for all scalp and hair types

The water-light, fragrance-free and essential-oil-free formula makes Scalp Shield suitable for all scalp and hair types.

It absorbs fully into the scalp without leaving hair greasy, sticky or weighed down, whether hair is dry, damp, clean or dirty.

Key Benefits

  • Lightweight, water-based serum that absorbs instantly
  • Helps support a balanced, healthier scalp
  • Leaves no greasy residue or heavy buildup
  • Helps reduce feelings of dryness, irritation and discomfort
  • Supports oily, dry, sensitive and irritated scalps
  • Made with skincare-inspired ingredients formulated for the scalp
  • Fragrance-free and essential-oil-free
  • Designed for long-term scalp health, not a temporary fix

Hero Ingredients

Niacinamide

Helps support a balanced scalp by reducing excess oil, calming irritation and strengthening the scalp barrier for healthier-looking hair over time.

Zinc PCA

Helps regulate scalp oil while supporting a cleaner, fresher-feeling scalp without over-drying it.

Caffeine

Helps energize the scalp and support healthier, stronger-looking hair at the root.

Panthenol & Oat Protein

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) hydrates and calms the scalp, while hydrolyzed oat protein helps support the barrier and reduce sensitivity.

What Makes Scalp Shield Different?

Traditional scalp products can feel heavy or overly medicated, and many rely on strong fragrance to mask discomfort rather than treat it. Scalp Shield instantly absorbs into the scalp and feels like nothing at all, because scalp care should support the scalp, not sit on top of it.

Diana Vo, VO Beauty's founder, started her career as a hair colorist before becoming an esthetician and formulator. Over time, she noticed clients' scalps changing much like their skin, only to be overlooked and often made worse with heavily scented products. Scalp Shield applies the same skincare-first philosophy VO Beauty uses on the face to the scalp, without fragrance or essential oils.

How To Use

New to scalp care? Think of this as skincare for your scalp.

  • Apply nightly on a clean scalp with dry or damp hair.
  • Part hair into sections and apply a few drops directly onto the scalp, focusing on the center and sides of the head.
  • Massage for 60 seconds with your fingertips to distribute the product evenly and stimulate the scalp.
  • Leave on overnight. No rinsing needed; Scalp Shield absorbs fully without leaving hair greasy, sticky or heavy.
  • Frequency: use 2 to 3 times per week, or daily if your scalp feels oily, dry, itchy, irritated or uncomfortable.

Healthy scalp care takes consistency. Over time, you may notice your scalp feels more balanced, comfortable and less oily or irritated between washes.

Esthetician-formulated scalp care

Created by Diana Vo

Scalp Shield was created by VO Beauty founder, esthetician and skincare formulator Diana Vo, who began her career as a hair colorist before moving into skincare. Using the same VO Beauty values of no fragrance or essential oils, she formulated a lightweight scalp serum that supports the scalp the way facial skincare supports the skin, without residue or buildup.

Shipping and duties

Orders shipped within the USA or Canada won't have any extra duties, taxes or fees. International customers may be charged customs duties, taxes or other import fees depending on their destination country.

HOW TO USE

New to scalp care? Think of this as skincare for your scalp.

Use nightly on a clean scalp with dry or damp hair. Part your hair into sections and apply a few drops directly onto the scalp, focusing on the center and sides of the head.

Using your fingertips, gently massage the serum into the scalp for 60 seconds. This helps distribute the product evenly while stimulating the scalp.

Leave on overnight. No rinsing needed. Scalp Shield is lightweight like water and absorbs fully without leaving hair greasy, sticky, or heavy.

Use 2 to 3 times per week or daily if your scalp feels oily, dry, itchy, irritated, or uncomfortable.

Healthy scalp care takes consistency. Over time, you may notice your scalp feels more balanced, comfortable, and less oily or irritated between washes.

INGREDIENTS

HERO INGREDIENTS:

Niacinamide helps support a balanced scalp by reducing excess oil, calming irritation, and strengthening the scalp barrier for healthier looking hair over time.

Zinc PCA helps regulate scalp oil while supporting a cleaner, fresher feeling scalp without over drying.

Caffeine helps energize the scalp and support healthier, stronger looking hair at the root.


Full list of ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Propylene Glycol, Caffeine, Zinc PCA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

SHELF LIFE

1 year

FAQ

When can I see results ?

Results may begin to show within 4 weeks of consistent use, depending on your hair growth cycle. You may notice less irritation, dryness, oiliness, and scalp discomfort over time. As your scalp becomes healthier, new hair growth may appear stronger and healthier as well.

Why do I need Scalp Shield

Scalp Shield serum will help maintain scalp health as you age, preventing further hair loss or thinning.

Is Scalp Shield made for very greasy, oily scalp?

Yes, Scalp Shield contains Zinc PCA to help regulate scalp oil and with consistent use. Free of fragrance and essential oils.

Is Scalp Shield made for very dry, itchy scalp?

Yes, Scalp Shield contains Niacinamide and Vitamin B5 to help hydrate the scalp and prevent irritation. Free of fragrance and essential oils.

Does it promote hair growth?

Scalp Shield is made to protect and nourish the scalp and will encourage stronger, healthier hair. This is not a hair growth product.

How often should I use Scalp Shield Serum?

Use Scalp Shield Serum 2 to 3 times per week for general scalp maintenance, or daily if your scalp feels oily, dry, itchy, irritated or uncomfortable.

Will Scalp Shield Serum leave my hair greasy or weighed down?

No. Scalp Shield Serum is water-light and absorbs fully into the scalp, leaving no greasy residue, stickiness or heavy buildup on the hair.

What are the key ingredients in Scalp Shield Serum?

The hero ingredients are niacinamide, which calms irritation and strengthens the scalp barrier; zinc PCA, which regulates oil; and caffeine, which helps energize the scalp and support hair at the root. Panthenol and hydrolyzed oat protein add hydration and barrier support.

Is Scalp Shield Serum fragrance-free and safe for sensitive scalps?

Yes. Scalp Shield Serum is formulated without fragrance or essential oils, making it suitable for sensitive, reactive or dermatitis-prone scalps.

How is Scalp Shield Serum different from other scalp serums?

Unlike traditional scalp products that can feel heavy, greasy or overly medicated, Scalp Shield Serum absorbs instantly and feels like nothing on the scalp, using skincare-inspired ingredients rather than strong fragrance or heavy oils to address discomfort.

Can Scalp Shield Serum be used with color-treated or bleached hair?

Yes. Scalp Shield Serum can be applied to clean or dirty hair and scalp, including color-treated hair, since it's lightweight, fragrance-free and formulated to support the scalp without disrupting hair treatments.
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