{"title":"NINE LESS","description":"\u003cp\u003eNINE LESS is a scalp care brand focused on healthier roots and fuller looking hair, and the range at Skin-Nomad centres on its Root Biome caffeine line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caffeine scalp shampoo and scalp ampoule are designed to support the scalp environment and reduce the look of thinning over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scalp range sits within our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hair-care\"\u003ehair care\u003c\/a\u003e collection, including \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hair-loss-scalp-care\"\u003ehair loss and scalp care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nine-less-root-biome™-caffeine-scalp-ampoule","title":"NINE LESS Root-Biome™ Caffeine Scalp Ampoule","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy hair growth and scalp strength through caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine-based scalp ampoule with botanicals and niacinamide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinning hair, oily and combination scalps, both men and women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreasy roots and hair that has started to feel thinner are a common pairing, and this ampoule is built for that combination rather than for one half of it. The NINE LESS Root-Biome Caffeine Scalp Ampoule points caffeine at the hair bulb and hands the oil control to niacinamide, in a base light enough to leave on without the roots looking treated. NINE LESS is a South Korean brand, and the Root-Biome thinking behind the range is to work with the scalp's own microbial balance instead of scrubbing it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide takes the oil down without drying the scalp out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niacinamide regulates how much sebum the scalp produces and calms the low-level irritation that runs alongside an oily scalp, both well-established effects on skin. Roots that are not slick by mid-afternoon keep their lift, and hair reads as fuller for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine is the part of the formula aimed at the follicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caffeine applied to the scalp may extend the follicle's growth phase, an effect drawn from laboratory work and small human studies rather than large trials. It is the only ingredient here working at that level, since the niacinamide and the ferments are busy with the skin around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation breaks the botanicals down before they reach the scalp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginseng and turmeric are fermented, which cuts their larger molecules into smaller ones that move into the skin more readily, and both bring antioxidant activity to a scalp under daily load. The ferments are also the Root-Biome part of the idea, keeping the scalp's resident bacteria in balance rather than wiping them back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiotin and panthenol work on the strand rather than the skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panthenol enters the hair fibre and holds water inside it, which keeps fine strands flexible, and biotin sits with it in the conditioning half of the formula. Less breakage at the mid-length is what makes hair feel thicker in the hand, and it is a separate result from anything happening at the follicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ampoule is thin and watery and goes into the scalp without leaving the roots looking oiled or the hair separated into strands. There is no residue to work through afterwards and no film on the lengths, which is what makes it usable on a scalp already producing more oil than it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine to medium hair of any texture, on oily and combination scalps, including scalps that need washing daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grease at the roots within a day, early thinning, shedding, breakage, and the irritation and flaking that travel with an oily scalp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men and women whose scalp needs washing every day and whose hair has started looking flatter at the crown will get more from this than from a heavier scalp oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is a leave-on scalp ampoule different from a caffeine shampoo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Contact time is the whole difference. A shampoo has a minute or two on the scalp before it is rinsed, while this ampoule stays on the skin until the next wash, which is what gives caffeine and niacinamide the hours they need. The trade is that a shampoo cleans and an ampoule does not, so the two answer different halves of the same problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does an oily scalp cause hair loss?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Sebum makes hair look flat and leaves the scalp itchy or flaking, but shedding and thinning are driven by the follicle, by hormones and by the growth cycle, not by oil sitting on the skin. What oil control buys you is a comfortable scalp and roots that look better, which is worth having on its own terms even though it is a separate matter from shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this every day and alongside other scalp products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, the base is light enough for daily use and it fits with a normal shampoo and conditioner routine. If you use another caffeine product there is no conflict, though spacing them through the day rather than stacking them gives each one clean contact with the skin. Layering it with a strong exfoliating scalp acid on the same evening is the one combination worth avoiding, since irritation undoes the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most useful thing this ampoule does is get an oily scalp behaving, and a comfortable scalp grows better hair than an angry one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/hair-loss-scalp-care\"\u003ehair loss \u0026amp; scalp care collection\u003c\/a\u003e for complementary treatments to support your roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/hair-loss-scalp-care\"\u003eHair loss \u0026amp; scalp care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/hair-care\"\u003eHair care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/nine-less\"\u003eMore from NINE LESS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"NINE LESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59873444200782,"sku":"NLHS10-LA","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/NLHS10-LA_57e63dfd-0b21-45ea-a241-5704ec1f0db2.png?v=1782314050"},{"product_id":"nine-less-root-biome™-caffeine-scalp-shampoo","title":"NINE LESS Root-Biome™ Caffeine Scalp Shampoo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine energizes scalp circulation; balances oil production naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle fermented-ingredient cleanse; respects scalp microbiome health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits oily, combination, and normal scalps seeking root care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen roots are greasy again by the evening, the instinct is to wash them harder, which mostly buys a tight, itchy scalp. The NINE LESS Root-Biome Caffeine Scalp Shampoo goes the other way, cleaning with mild surfactants and handing the oil control to niacinamide, so the scalp is not stripped to get there. NINE LESS is a South Korean brand, and the Root-Biome idea running through the range is to leave the scalp's own microbial balance intact rather than medicate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild surfactants clean the root area without taking the barrier with them:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cleansing base lifts sebum and product buildup while leaving the scalp's own lipids in place, and panthenol conditions the lengths on the way through. Daily washing then stops being a trade between clean roots and a comfortable scalp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide is where the oil control actually comes from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niacinamide regulates sebum production at the scalp rather than removing oil after the fact, which is a settled effect and the reason the roots stay balanced into the evening. It also quiets the low-level irritation that runs with an oily scalp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe fermented ingredients work with the scalp's own population rather than against it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bacillus Ferment and Lactobacillus Ferment, with fermented plant extracts alongside them, keep the scalp's resident bacteria in balance, which is the Root-Biome half of the name. Flaking and irritation on an oily scalp are frequently a balance problem rather than a hygiene one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine works at the follicle, within what a rinse-off format allows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topical caffeine may extend the follicle's growth phase, on evidence drawn from laboratory work and small studies rather than large trials. A shampoo gives it the length of a wash to do that, so the caffeine builds its contribution across washes while the oil control does its work the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt rinses out quickly and leaves none of the squeak that comes with a stripped scalp. Roots feel light rather than coated as the hair dries, and the lengths are conditioned just enough not to tangle on the way to a comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine to medium hair of any texture, on oily and combination scalps, including hair that is washed every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grease at the roots, flat volume by the afternoon, flaking, itch, and scalps left tight by a stronger shampoo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e People who wash daily because their scalp demands it, and who would rather not reach for a medicated shampoo to keep the oil in check, are the obvious fit here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a clarifying or medicated scalp shampoo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A clarifying shampoo strips oil with stronger surfactants, and a medicated one adds an antifungal or anti-dandruff active. The NINE LESS Root-Biome Caffeine Scalp Shampoo does neither: mild surfactants do the cleaning, niacinamide regulates the oil at source, and fermented ingredients stay in the formula to keep the scalp's microbial balance. That makes it a shampoo built for frequent use rather than a weekly reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does washing my hair every day make thinning worse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Washing collects the hairs that have already detached from the follicle, which is why the drain looks alarming on wash day, but those hairs had finished their cycle whether you washed or not. On an oily scalp, frequent washing with a gentle formula is better for scalp condition than leaving sebum and buildup sitting around the follicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this alongside a leave-on scalp treatment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. This shampoo covers the cleaning and the oil regulation by itself, so a leave-on ampoule or tonic is worth adding for the follicle side of things rather than because the wash needs the help. Nothing in the formula conflicts with a leave-on scalp product, and a scalp that has not been stripped is in better condition to take one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn oily scalp settles through consistency rather than strength, which is the least dramatic promise a shampoo can make and the one most likely to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/hair-loss-scalp-care\"\u003ehair loss \u0026amp; scalp care collection\u003c\/a\u003e for complementary treatments to pair with this shampoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/hair-loss-scalp-care\"\u003eHair loss \u0026amp; scalp care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/hair-care\"\u003eHair care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/nine-less\"\u003eMore from NINE LESS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"NINE LESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59873451802958,"sku":"NLHS10-LS","price":14.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/NLHS10-LS.png?v=1781889219"},{"product_id":"nine-less-root-biome-caffeine-scalp-duo","title":"NINE LESS Root-Biome Caffeine Scalp Duo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA two-step caffeine routine for a healthier scalp and fuller-looking roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA scalp shampoo and a concentrated leave-in ampoule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor thinning-looking hair and sluggish scalps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bundle contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nine-less-root-biome%E2%84%A2-caffeine-scalp-shampoo\"\u003eNINE LESS Root-Biome™ Caffeine Scalp Shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e, 300 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nine-less-root-biome%E2%84%A2-caffeine-scalp-ampoule\"\u003eNINE LESS Root-Biome™ Caffeine Scalp Ampoule\u003c\/a\u003e, 20 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoots that are clean at eight and slick by six are not a problem a two-minute wash is going to settle on its own. Either half of this \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/brands\"\u003eNINE LESS\u003c\/a\u003e Root-Biome pair does its job alone, and running both puts the same caffeine and niacinamide on the scalp during the wash and then again across the whole stretch between washes. NINE LESS is a South Korean brand, and the Root-Biome thinking behind the range is to work with the scalp's own microbial balance rather than scrub it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide is where the oil control actually comes from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niacinamide regulates how much sebum the scalp produces rather than removing oil after the fact, and it runs through both the shampoo and the ampoule. Roots that are not slick by mid-afternoon keep their lift, and hair reads as fuller for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine gets its contact time from the ampoule, not the wash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caffeine applied to the scalp may extend the follicle's growth phase, on evidence drawn from laboratory work and small human studies rather than large trials. A shampoo gives it a minute or two before it goes down the drain, while the leave-on ampoule gives it until the next wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking with the scalp's resident bacteria is the Root-Biome half of the name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bacillus and Lactobacillus ferments in the shampoo, and fermented ginseng and turmeric in the ampoule, keep the scalp's own population in balance instead of stripping it back. Flaking and irritation on an oily scalp are frequently a balance problem rather than a hygiene one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild cleansers make daily washing survivable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shampoo base lifts sebum and product buildup while leaving the scalp's own lipids in place, with panthenol conditioning the lengths on the way through. Washing every day then stops being a trade between clean roots and a comfortable scalp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shampoo rinses out quickly and leaves none of the squeak that follows a stripped scalp, with the roots feeling light rather than coated as hair dries. The ampoule is thin and watery and goes into the scalp without leaving the roots looking oiled or the hair separated into strands. Neither leaves anything to work through afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine to medium hair of any texture, on oily and combination scalps, including hair that gets washed every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grease at the roots within a day, flat volume by the afternoon, early thinning, shedding, and the itch and flaking that travel with an oily scalp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Someone who has tried drying their scalp out and found it only came back oilier will get more from a routine built on regulation than on stripping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a clarifying or medicated scalp routine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A clarifying \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hair-loss-scalp-care\"\u003escalp shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e strips oil with stronger cleansers, and a medicated one adds an antifungal or anti-dandruff active. This pair does neither: mild cleansers do the washing, niacinamide regulates sebum at source in both steps, and the fermented ingredients stay in the formulas to keep the scalp's microbial balance intact. That makes it a routine built for frequent use rather than a weekly reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does an oily scalp cause thinning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Sebum makes hair look flat and leaves the scalp itchy or flaking, but shedding and thinning are driven by the follicle, by hormones and by the growth cycle rather than by oil sitting on the skin. That is worth knowing before you buy, because what oil control gets you here is a comfortable scalp and roots that hold their lift, which is a cosmetic result rather than a change in how much hair you are growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the ampoule doing anything the shampoo is not?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Time, mostly. Both carry caffeine and niacinamide, and the shampoo is a complete wash that regulates oil perfectly well by itself, so plenty of people will want nothing else. The ampoule is the one of the two that stays on the skin between washes, which is what the follicle-facing side of the formula needs, so it is worth adding when thinning is part of the picture rather than grease alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first result you notice from a scalp routine has nothing to do with your hair; it is that you stop thinking about your scalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hair-loss-scalp-care\"\u003escalp care\u003c\/a\u003e, see what else is built on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/caffeine\"\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bundles\"\u003ebundles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NINE LESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60009300099406,"sku":null,"price":25.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/n7ramy8nvrrzca1s6ooyuoew6q0l.png?v=1782922729"}],"url":"https:\/\/skin-nomad.fr\/collections\/nine-less.oembed","provider":"Skin-Nomad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}