What is Clear Tonic?

Clear Tonic by NIKA is a leave-in scalp tonic of the Healthy Scalp line, also known as Scalp Renew Leave-in Treatment, that leaves the scalp feeling fresh and helps reduce visible flakes, in a 100 ml bottle for home use and for scalp services in the salon. It is applied to the towel-dried scalp after the wash, massaged in and not rinsed, 2-3 times a week. The formula combines Menthyl Lactate for a fresh feel, Piroctone Olamine, Eruca Sativa leaf extract, walnut seed extract and Barosma Betulina leaf extract. It dries quickly, so styling can follow straight away.

Specifications

Who Clear Tonic is for

• A scalp with visible flakes, as a leave-in step after the wash.
• Those who like a fresh sensation on the scalp after washing.
• Home use 2-3 times a week, without rinsing.
• Salons that offer a short scalp service after the wash and recommend the routine for home care.

For significant hair loss or a persistent scalp problem, consult a dermatologist. The tonic is not applied on broken or irritated skin, and contact with the eyes is avoided. For the other scalp products of the line, see the comparison below.

Key ingredients

• Piroctone Olamine: an active used in hair cosmetics that helps reduce visible flakes.
• Menthyl Lactate: a cooling agent that gives the scalp a fresh sensation.
• Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Extract and Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract: the botanical extracts of the formula.
• Glycerin and Butylene Glycol: humectant ingredients that help keep the scalp moisturised.
• Polyquaternium-55: a conditioning polymer.

Results

On application the scalp feels fresh; the tonic dries quickly and does not weigh the hair down, so styling can follow straight away. With regular use, Piroctone Olamine helps reduce visible flakes.

How to use Clear Tonic

1. Wash with a shampoo of the Healthy Scalp line and rinse with lukewarm water.
2. Towel-dry to remove excess water.
3. Apply about 3 ml directly to the scalp, section by section, and massage gently with circular movements. Do not rinse.
4. Style as usual.
5. Use 2-3 times a week. Avoid broken or irritated skin and contact with the eyes.

For professionals

• Service: scalp treatment after the wash, about 10 minutes, before styling.
• Amount per service: about 3 ml; a 100 ml bottle gives around 33 applications.
• Formats: 100 ml home size, also used for scalp services in the salon.
• Home care to recommend: Total Balance Shampoo followed by Clear Tonic, 2-3 times a week.

Clear Tonic compared

• vs Total Balance Treatment: a 150 ml scalp scrub with Perlite and Diatomaceous Earth, Piroctone Olamine and a cleansing base of Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate; it is applied to the dry scalp, emulsified with water and rinsed. Clear Tonic suits a quick leave-in step after the wash; Total Balance Treatment suits an exfoliating step that is rinsed out.
• vs Gentle Relief Treatment: the 100 ml leave-in lotion for a sensitive scalp, with aloe and Capparis Spinosa fruit extract. Clear Tonic suits a scalp with visible flakes; Gentle Relief Treatment suits the Gentle Relief routine.

FAQ

Is Clear Tonic rinsed out?

No. It is applied to the towel-dried scalp after the wash, massaged in and left in.

Does it help with visible flakes?

It contains Piroctone Olamine, which helps reduce visible flakes. With regular use, 2-3 times a week, the scalp looks cleaner and feels fresh. For significant hair loss or a persistent scalp problem, consult a dermatologist.

Which shampoo comes before it?

Total Balance Shampoo or another shampoo of the Healthy Scalp line, rinsed with lukewarm water; the scalp is then towel-dried before the tonic.

Can the hair be styled right after?

Yes: the tonic dries quickly and does not weigh the hair down, so styling can follow straight away.

How much is used per application in the salon?

About 3 ml, so around 33 applications per 100 ml bottle.

How often is it used?

2-3 times a week, after the wash.