SOLEP

SOLEP (솔랩 in Korean) is a South Korean brand dedicated to scalp and hair care. It belongs to Kovista (㈜코비스타), a Seoul company specializing in scalp and hair care that also runs a network of scalp care centers called Welkin. SOLEP draws on the experience built up in those centers to design its formulas, and every product is made in Korea.

At Ma Petite Coree you'll find both of the brand's ranges: Premier Hi-Gro, for roots and fine hair, and Hair Root, a newer line for oily scalps or scalps that build up residue. Shampoos, a scalp exfoliator, rinse-off treatments, tonics and leave-in ampoules are all designed for an easy routine at home.

• Premier Hi-Gro: the range for fragile roots and fine hair. It includes the Premier Hi-Gro Shampoo with a gentle amino acid cleansing base, the Premier Hi-Gro Ampoule Treatment with amino acids and keratin, the minty Premier Hi-Gro Hair Tonic and the Premier Hi-Gro Scalp Ampoule Pack, a leave-in gel ampoule. Key ingredients include dexpanthenol, salicylic acid, biotin and menthol.
• Hair Root: the range for oily scalps that get greasy fast. The Hair Root Aquapik Scalp Scaler is a grain-free foaming exfoliator with hinoki cypress water and salicylic acid; the Hair Root Core Balancing Shampoo, launched in 2026, pairs niacinamide with caffeine; and the Hair Root Scalp Essence hydrates the scalp with trehalose.

Many sets mix both ranges, such as the Hair Root exfoliator followed by the Premier Hi-Gro ampoule: clean first, then apply the treatment to a fresh scalp.

• Fine hair lacking density: Premier Hi-Gro Shampoo daily, Premier Hi-Gro Ampoule Treatment after shampooing, then Premier Hi-Gro Scalp Ampoule Pack on the roots. The Premier Hi-Gro Shampoo, Scalp Ampoule Pack & Ampoule Treatment 3-Piece Set brings all three together.
• Oily scalp that gets greasy fast: Hair Root Core Balancing Shampoo, ideally in the evening, plus Hair Root Aquapik Scalp Scaler once or twice a week.
• Oily but tight-feeling scalp: Hair Root Core Balancing Shampoo & Scalp Essence Set, or the Hair Root Scalp Essence on its own after your usual shampoo.
• Scalp that feels hot: Premier Hi-Gro Hair Tonic in the evening or after a workout, massaged in with your fingertips.
• Hard-to-reach roots: the Hair Root Aquapik Scalp Scaler & Scalp Brush Set helps spread the foam between sections.

SOLEP products work for men and women alike. Rinse rinse-off products thoroughly, avoid irritated or broken skin and don't stack several exfoliating steps on the same day. Cosmetic advice, not medical advice: if you're losing a lot of hair or your scalp stays irritated, see a dermatologist.

To compare with other Korean brands, browse our shampoos, our hair care and the whole body and hair section. RYO, VIVELAB and LILYEVE also focus on the scalp, with different actives and textures.

SOLEP starts with the scalp rather than the lengths. The idea is simple: a clean, calm, well-hydrated scalp is the base for hair that looks fuller. So its routines follow the steps of a salon scalp treatment: deep-clean, wash gently, then apply a leave-in step straight onto the roots.

There's another detail worth knowing. In Korea, most SOLEP products are registered as functional cosmetics, a category overseen by the Korean health authority, and each product notice states that it is not a medicine. They are cosmetics that strengthen the roots and support a healthy scalp. Textures are light and often minty, and the nozzle tubes let you place the product right between sections of hair.

SOLEP arrives at Ma Petite Coree in October 2026. To know where to start, look at the popularity ranking of the brand's Naver store in Korea. At the top sits the Premier Hi-Gro Shampoo: lather it on a wet scalp and leave it for two to three minutes before rinsing. Also high in that ranking is the Hair Root Aquapik Scalp Scaler, used once or twice a week before shampooing.

The Premier Hi-Gro Ampoule Treatment follows the shampoo on the lengths, and the Premier Hi-Gro Scalp Ampoule Pack is massaged into a clean scalp every day without rinsing. To try the brand first, the Premier Hi-Gro Shampoo comes in a 100 ml size, as does the Hair Root Aquapik Scalp Scaler. The Premier Hi-Gro Scalp Ampoule Pack & Shampoo 100ml Set pairs shampoo and ampoule for a first month.