Shampooing VIP O2 is an oxygenating, anti-pollution scalp treatment by Biologique Recherche that detoxifies, hydrates, and strengthens the scalp. It’s designed to remove pollutants, restore comfort, and improve scalp health, ideal for stressed, dull, or sensitive skin.
Our scalps are exposed to the same environmental stress as our faces, sometimes even more. Yet, most people overlook scalp care entirely.
If your hair feels dull, weighed down, or you live in a city, Shampooing VIP O2 could be your game-changer. KarinaNYC treats the scalp like skin, and this product is a core part of that approach.
Keep reading to discover why this cult-favorite shampoo just got a glow-up and how it fits into a complete scalp detox ritual.
Hair Is the Pollution Sponge You’re Ignoring
We always talk about the face, cleansing, toning, exfoliating, but no one talks about the scalp. And yet, it’s the part of your body that’s literally catching everything from the environment.
Your scalp is your skin. And if you live in NYC like I do, it’s under assault the minute you walk outside.
In just 15 minutes, your hair picks up smoke, dust, grime, car exhaust, even microscopic pollution particles that get trapped near your roots. It’s not just gross, it’s aging.
A congested scalp doesn’t breathe. It gets oily, itchy, and dull. Your follicles suffocate. Your glow fades. And if you're using dry shampoo to cover it up? You're compounding the problem.
This isn’t just a shampoo, it’s oxygen therapy for your scalp. And trust me, after 25 years in this industry and seeing my own skin look better today than it did in my 30s.
Shampooing VIP O2: The Detox Your Scalp Didn’t Know It Needed
Shampooing VIP O2 is more than just a cleanser, this is a balancing, oxygenating shampoo that works deep beneath the surface. Powered by Biologique Recherche’s patented oxygen complex, it detoxifies your scalp and boosts cellular respiration.
It helps your scalp breathe again. And when the scalp breathes, everything changes, hydration improves, irritation fades, and hair starts to thrive from the root.
This formula is designed to target the issues we see all the time in our studio: pollution buildup, dullness, dehydration, and that all-too-common issue of a tired or congested scalp.
Whether you’re dealing with flakiness, oil overload, or just that heavy, lifeless feeling at the roots, this shampoo is like a reset button.
It’s especially beloved by my urban clients, where air quality alone can wreak havoc on the scalp. But it’s also a lifesaver for those with reactive or sensitive skin, and for anyone recovering from product overload, especially dry shampoo addicts (and yes, we all go through that phase).
This is the kind of formula that clears the noise, calms the skin, and gets your scalp functioning like skin again, because that’s what it is.
What’s Inside: The Actives That Make It Work
What sets Shampooing VIP O2 apart isn’t just how it feels, it’s what it’s made of. This formula is filled with advanced, skin-respecting ingredients that go far beyond what traditional shampoos offer.
Each one is chosen not for how it lathers, but for how it treats your scalp as living, breathing skin.
Oxygenating Complex
This patented complex delivers molecular oxygen directly into your scalp’s skin cells, boosting detox and cellular function. It helps your scalp recover from buildup, pollution, and stress, restoring vitality from the root.
Yeast Extract
Yeast extract purifies and rebalances the scalp’s microbiome while calming inflammation. It’s especially effective for oil-prone, reactive, or breakout-prone scalps.
Shea Detox
A lighter, detoxifying version of shea butter, this ingredient hydrates without clogging follicles. Ideal for dry, flaky, or inflamed scalps needing nourishment without heaviness.
Gentle Apple & Coconut Sugar Surfactants
These ultra-mild cleansers lift dirt and oil without disrupting the scalp’s protective barrier. Perfect for color-treated or sensitive skin, they cleanse without irritation or stripping.
What To Expect When You Oxygenate Your Scalp
When clients first try Shampooing VIP O2, they’re often amazed by how quickly their scalp feels lighter, cleaner, and more balanced.
This isn’t just a shampoo, it’s the start of a real transformation. Here’s what you can expect:
- Effectively clears pollution buildup
Designed to remove environmental toxins and microscopic debris, this formula gives your scalp a clean slate, especially essential for city dwellers exposed to daily grime. - Deeply hydrates and comforts
Your scalp soaks it up like a glass of water, leaving roots softer, calmer, and visibly more balanced after just one use. - Unifies scalp tone
If you’ve noticed dullness or uneven tone around the hairline, this shampoo helps restore clarity and radiance to the skin under your hair. - Improves softness, shine, and overall hair health
Hair feels silkier, looks shinier, and styles more easily without buildup dragging it down. It’s one of the first things my clients mention after switching. - Soothes irritation and strengthens the skin barrier
With consistent use, sensitivity fades, flaking diminishes, and the scalp becomes more resilient, less reactive, more radiant.
At Karina NYC, this is more than just a product, it’s a ritual. Shampooing VIP O2 is the first step in a real scalp-care routine, and for many of our clients, it’s the moment everything starts to change.
Your Scalp Ritual, Upgraded: Using VIP O2 The Smart Way
One of the biggest mistakes I see is people rushing their shampoo. Just because it foams doesn’t mean it’s working. With Shampooing VIP O2, the how matters just as much as the what.
When To Use It:
- Ideally, 2–3 times a week is perfect for most people.
- I always recommend it after high-pollution days, traveling, walking around Manhattan, or after workouts where sweat has been sitting on the scalp.
Who Should Consider Using It Daily:
- If you’re someone who relies on dry shampoo, or your scalp gets greasy fast, you’ll benefit from using it more frequently.
- But a little goes a long way. Don’t overdo it.
Application Method
- Wet your hair thoroughly, this activates the formula.
- Apply a small amount of Shampooing VIP O2 and emulsify it in your hands first. This gets those oxygenating ingredients moving.
- Massage gently into your scalp, root to end. This is where the detox magic happens, think of it as mini lymphatic drainage for your scalp.
- Rinse with tepid water, never hot! This is a big one. Hot water can deactivate some of the active ingredients and irritate sensitive skin.
- Repeat if needed, especially if you’ve had product buildup or haven’t washed your hair in several days.
Why Lotion P50 Capillaire Is The Perfect Pre-Step To VIP O2
If you’re already a fan of P50 for your face, let me introduce you to its scalp-saving counterpart: Lotion P50 Capillaire.
This exfoliating lotion is the perfect prep step before Shampooing VIP O2, and in my studio, we use this combination often to completely reset the scalp.
P50 Capillaire gently exfoliates dead skin, clears excess sebum, and dissolves buildup at the follicle level. It helps rebalance the scalp’s pH, which is crucial if you’ve been overusing dry shampoo or dealing with flakiness, congestion, or dull roots.
Using it before your shampoo allows Shampooing VIP O2 to go even deeper, oxygenating clean skin, not layers of debris. The result? Better product absorption, longer-lasting freshness, and a scalp that actually functions the way it’s supposed to.
Karina Tip: Apply P50 Capillaire with a cotton round directly to the scalp in sections. Let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing and following with VIP O2. Your scalp will feel like it just had a facial, and your hair will thank you for it.
The Scalp Glow Timeline: What To Expect
Consistency is everything. The beauty of Shampooing VIP O2 is that the results build over time, and they’re not just cosmetic. Here’s what most of my clients (and I) experience:
- Within the first week: The scalp feels noticeably cleaner, calmer, and less oily. Clients often describe a “lighter” sensation at the roots, like their scalp can finally breathe.
- After 2–3 weeks: Irritation fades, breakage reduces, and your scalp starts to look more even-toned and resilient. Hair appears shinier, softer, and easier to manage.
- After 1–2 months of consistent use: The scalp is visibly healthier, stronger, and more balanced. It becomes a better environment for active treatments and long-term hair vitality.
Let’s Clear This Up: Your Top Scalp Questions, Answered
If you’re anything like my clients, you’ve got smart, thoughtful questions before trying something new, especially when it comes to scalp care. Let’s clear a few things up.
Is It Safe For Color-Treated Or Keratin-Treated Hair?
Absolutely. Shampooing VIP O2 is free of SLS, parabens, and silicones. It cleans without stripping, so your color stays vibrant and your keratin stays intact. I have highlights and a keratin glaze, and I use this religiously without any fading or frizz.
Does It Really Oxygenate The Scalp Or Is That Marketing Fluff?
Biologique Recherche developed this formula with real science behind it. It improves cellular respiration in the skin, which translates into deeper hydration, smoother roots, and a scalp that feels refreshed and rebalanced.
Can It Make A Difference If I Only Use It Occasionally?
You’ll feel the softness and see some results even after one wash, especially post-flight or post-sweaty workout. But the real transformation happens when you commit
2–3 times a week gives your scalp a chance to detox, rebalance, and start functioning like healthy skin again.
What Makes This Shampoo A KarinaNYC Favorite
Karina NYC doesn’t just treat faces, we treat skin, and that includes your scalp.
Too many people forget that the scalp is living tissue, with its own microbiome, its own barrier, and its own aging process. When we started incorporating Shampooing VIP O2 into client routines, the results were undeniable: better hair growth, fewer breakouts along the hairline, and scalps that felt clean, not stripped.
It’s become a non-negotiable for:
- Post-travel detox (airplanes wreak havoc on your scalp just like your skin)
- Urban pollution recovery (especially my NYC girlies, your roots are soaking in exhaust every day)
- Clients with tight hairstyles or extensions (your follicles need relief, not just cover-up)
And for my postpartum clients or those going through hormone shifts, the regrowth we’ve seen when pairing this with targeted scalp serums is incredible.
Don’t Just Wash, Oxygenate
If your scalp feels suffocated, oily, dull, or you’ve got a shelf full of “luxury” shampoos that look pretty but don’t do anything, Shampooing VIP O2 is the one that actually works. It’s for women (and men) who take their skincare seriously and know that beauty starts at the root.
KarinaNYC Solutions You’ll Love
✨ Shampooing VIP O2
Your scalp’s oxygen facial. This is what we use in-studio, and it’s the reason clients ask, “Why does my scalp feel so light?” after their treatment.
🧴 Lotion P50 Capillaire
Think of this as exfoliation for your roots. A total game changer for oily scalps and product buildup.
💆♀️ Karina’s Signature Scalp Treatment
Want the full experience? Book a deep scalp reset at Karina NYC. We pair VIP O2 with massage, exfoliation, and hydration for results you can feel instantly.
You deserve hair and skin that reflect the care you put into them. And it all starts at the scalp. Let us help you treat it right.
