OUR APPROACH

The architecture of fuller-looking hair.

Skincare for your scalp: a concentrated nightly serum to fortify the root, supported by targeted formulas to clarify the scalp and armor every strand.

THE IDEA

For decades, hair care has polished the strand and ignored the scalp beneath it. PROTOKODE brings the precision of luxury skincare to the scalp: a conditioned, balanced root for hair that looks visibly denser, and a protective finish that armors every strand against daily breakage.

THE SYSTEM

Root. Scalp. Strand.

A concentrated serum for the root, supported by targeted formulas for the scalp and strand. Each has one job.

Serum drops applied along a part in the hair

ROOT · FORTIFY

Fortify the root.

Visibly denser-looking hair begins with a well-conditioned scalp.

Visibly denser-looking rootsFive biomimetic peptides + soy and wheat germ extractsConditions the scalp where each strand begins, for roots that look fuller.
A calm, comfortable scalpBaikal skullcap, rosemary, eucalyptusBotanicals soothe and refresh the scalp, night after night.
Thicker-looking hairArginine + vitamin EAn amino acid and an antioxidant condition and help protect the scalp.

SCALP · CLARIFY

The weekly reset.

Lift invisible buildup, so the Serum lands on a clean scalp, not residue.

Lifts buildup and visible flakesLactic acid, a gentle AHAGently exfoliates product residue, excess oil and flakes.
Weightless hydrationHyaluronic acid + glycerinRe-hydrates as it exfoliates, leaving the scalp purified, never stripped.
Balanced and conditionedNettle leafA botanical that conditions and balances the scalp before your Serum.

STRAND · ARMOR

Liquid armor for every strand.

Protect the density you build at the root.

Reinforces against breakageHydrolyzed keratinSmooths the cuticle and helps strengthen strands against breakage.
Glass-like reflectionRed algaeLeaves strands effortlessly soft, detangled and glossy.
Smooths the cuticleLactic acidSmooths the hair from mid-strand to ends.

BETTER TOGETHER

One system.

Each formula can be used on its own. Together, they form one simple routine.

ROOT · FORTIFY
The Serum does the heavy lifting at the root. The Exfoliant clears the buildup. The Mist protects every strand.
SCALP · CLARIFY
Lifting invisible buildup means the Serum lands on a clean scalp, not residue.
STRAND · ARMOR
The Serum conditions the root; the Mist helps protect every strand.

THE ROUTINE

A week with PROTOKODE.

A few minutes at night, plus two steps on wash days. Here it is with two wash days a week.

A week with PROTOKODE.
Product	MON	TUE	WEDWASH	THU	FRI	SAT	SUNWASH
SerumFORTIFYEvery night	MON: yes	TUE: yes	WED: yes	THU: yes	FRI: yes	SAT: yes	SUN: yes
ExfoliantCLARIFYBefore you wash	MON: no	TUE: no	WED: optional	THU: no	FRI: no	SAT: no	SUN: yes
MistARMORAfter you wash	MON: no	TUE: no	WED: yes	THU: no	FRI: no	SAT: no	SUN: yes

Wash more often? Use the Mist after every wash, and keep the Exfoliant to once or twice a week. On wash nights, apply the Serum after washing, on dry or towel-dried hair.

PLAIN TERMS

What we don't do.

No medical claims.PROTOKODE is cosmetic care: it's about how your scalp feels and how your hair looks. Results vary from person to person. For medical questions, please talk to your doctor.
No shortcuts on safety.Patch test each product for 24 hours, on your inner forearm or behind your ear. The Exfoliant contains an AHA, so protect any exposed scalp from the sun while you use it and for a week after.
Nothing hidden.Every ingredient in all three formulas is on our Ingredients page. The Serum contains wheat and soy. The Mist contains fragrance.

Start at the root.

Begin with the nightly Serum, then add the Exfoliant and the Mist whenever you like.

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