Healthy hair starts at the scalp.
It’s something we talk about often at NikkiCole’s because beautiful hair isn’t just about what you put on the ends. Your scalp is where every strand begins, and giving it the right care can make a meaningful difference in the way your hair looks and feels.
That’s one of the reasons we love the Surface Awaken Therapeutic collection.
We use Awaken products as part of our Japanese Head Spa treatments at NikkiCole’s, and we also carry the collection in the salon so you can continue your scalp and hair-care routine at home.
The collection was designed around a simple idea: a healthy scalp supports healthy-looking hair. Surface combines botanical ingredients with proteins, vitamins, minerals, and other conditioning ingredients to create a complete system for cleansing, stimulating, strengthening, thickening, and styling fine or fragile hair.
What’s Inside the Awaken Collection?
Awaken Shampoo
The Awaken Shampoo is the cleansing step of the system, created to gently cleanse while stimulating and revitalizing the scalp.
Palm and coconut-derived cleansing ingredients work alongside peppermint, menthol, and capsicum to create that invigorating sensation many people associate with scalp treatments. The formula also contains amaranth protein, babassu oil, ceramide NP, and other conditioning ingredients.
It’s designed for a variety of scalp concerns, including thinning hair, itchy or oily scalp, dandruff, and other scalp challenges. Unlike standard shampoos that simply cleanse the hair, Awaken is formulated to actively support the scalp with stimulating botanicals and strengthening ingredients that work beyond surface-level cleansing.
Awaken Conditioner
After cleansing comes the Awaken Conditioner.
This therapeutic conditioner combines stimulating ingredients such as capsicum and menthol with vegan amaranth, soy, and Keravis proteins to help strengthen and condition the hair.
It’s particularly well suited to hair that feels fine, fragile, or in need of additional strength without sacrificing softness. Unlike a standard conditioner that primarily focuses on smoothing and detangling, this formula is designed to actively support strength and scalp stimulation while still conditioning the hair.
Awaken Therapeutic Treatment
The Awaken Treatment is a daily scalp treatment designed to support a healthier scalp and hair.
It combines botanical extracts, proteins, oils, vitamins, minerals, and stimulating ingredients to create a targeted treatment for the scalp. Surface specifically positions it for concerns including thinning hair, seasonal hair loss, itchy scalp, oily scalp, dandruff, and other scalp challenges.
This is one of the products that makes the Awaken collection more than just a volumizing hair-care line—it’s designed to put the scalp itself at the center of the routine.
Awaken Scalp Elixir
The Awaken Scalp Elixir is another targeted scalp treatment.
Its formula includes biotin, botanical extracts, peppermint, capsicum, sandalwood extract, and essential minerals including silica, magnesium, copper, iron, and zinc. Surface describes these ingredients as supporting the scalp and follicle while helping deliver nutrients to the area where hair growth occurs.
It’s a lightweight way to give your scalp additional attention between washes.
Awaken Thickening Spray
If your hair tends to fall flat or look thinner than you’d like, the Awaken Thickening Spray is designed to give individual strands more body.
Natural sugars work together with provitamins and amaranth protein to help thicken the appearance of each strand, making it a great option for fine and fragile hair.
Think of it as a little extra support when you want your hair to look fuller and more substantial.
Awaken Scalp Detox
Sometimes your scalp needs a little reset.
The Awaken Scalp Detox combines exfoliating and cleansing ingredients with activated charcoal, essential minerals, mint, capsicum, and botanical oils. It helps remove buildup while refreshing the scalp.
It’s color-safe and can be used as a scalp exfoliation treatment as part of your regular hair-care routine.
Awaken Mist
The Awaken Mist is a lightweight leave-in conditioner created specifically with fine and fragile hair in mind.
It helps detangle, condition, strengthen, and protect without relying on heavy oils that can weigh fine hair down. Babassu oil provides lightweight moisture, while amaranth protein and botanical extracts help support stronger-feeling hair.
Spritz it through damp hair before detangling, then follow with your preferred styling products. Unlike standard leave-in conditioners, this one is lightweight and locks in moisture longer.
Awaken Therapeutic Masque
For a more intensive treatment, there’s the Awaken Therapeutic Masque.
This rich masque is designed to revitalize both the scalp and hair. Capsicum and mint provide a stimulating element, while babassu oil, saw palmetto, and moringa bring conditioning botanicals to the formula.
Surface notes that the combination delivers antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids to support the scalp and hair. It’s a wonderful option when your hair needs more than your everyday conditioner can provide.
Awaken Spray
Fine hair often needs hold—but too much weight can leave it looking even flatter.
The Awaken Spray is a flexible hairspray formulated specifically for fine hair. Amaranth protein helps strengthen the hair while botanical ingredients provide flexible hold and protection.
It’s designed to give your finished style staying power without sacrificing movement.
Awaken Mousse
The Awaken Mousse combines styling with hair care.
This mousse is formulated for fine hair with built-in protein repair to help strengthen, thicken, and protect fragile hair while you’re heat styling.
It’s a great choice when you want volume and body but also want your styling product to do a little more for your hair.
Awaken Texture Spray
For instant volume and texture, the Awaken Texture Spray uses a clear volumizing powder designed specifically for fine and fragile hair.
Thickening minerals and amaranth protein help create the appearance of fuller hair while giving your style texture and staying power.
It’s especially helpful when you’re looking for that extra bit of lift and fullness.
Awaken Thickening Cream
The Awaken Thickening Cream is made for fine and thin hair that needs both volume and control.
Amaranth protein helps strengthen and thicken the appearance of individual strands while providing flexible hold.
It’s a nice option when you want your hair to feel fuller without making it feel stiff or heavy.
Awaken Blow-Dry Foam
Finally, there’s the Awaken Blow-Dry Foam—a styling product created specifically for fine and fragile hair.
It’s lightweight but packed with ingredients designed to support thicker-looking strands. Amaranth protein, provitamin B5, and ceramide NP work together to wrap around the hair while providing flexible styling control and protection from heat and environmental damage.
It’s a perfect finishing piece for a blowout when you want volume, softness, and protection all at once.
Which Awaken Products Are Right for You?
With so many products in the collection, you might be wondering: Which ones do I actually need?
And that’s where we come back to the scalp.
Not everyone needs the same products. Your scalp may be oily, dry, flaky, irritated, or perfectly balanced. Your hair may be fine and fragile, or you may simply want more volume and fullness. You may need more moisture, more strengthening, more scalp care—or a combination of several things.
That’s why we don’t believe in recommending products simply because they’re popular.
Start With a Scalp Analysis
At NikkiCole’s, we can take a much closer look at your scalp using our scalp analysis technology. Instead of guessing what’s happening beneath your hair, we can actually see it.
Your scalp analysis gives us a better understanding of your scalp’s condition and helps us determine which products and treatments may be the best fit for you. It’s the same personalized approach we use during our Japanese Head Spa treatments.
Because when it comes to your hair, the best routine isn’t necessarily the one everyone else is using. It’s the one that’s right for you.
If you’re curious about the Surface Awaken collection, stop by NikkiCole’s Hair Design & Head Spa and talk with one of our stylists. We can help you find the products that make sense for your scalp, your hair, and your goals.
Healthy-looking hair starts at the scalp. Let’s find out what yours needs.
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