Have you heard the buzz around MONCLOS lately? It’s been all over beauty communities.
K-beauty brand MONCLOS officially announced its simultaneous launch in over 800 Olive Young stores — including online, offline, and the global mall.
The brand first entered Olive Young’s online mall last July and, within just 10 days, ranked No.1 in overall sales and No.1 in the haircare category. With that kind of momentum, it’s no surprise that news of its offline expansion created such a stir.
K-Beauty MONCLOS has now secured spots in major flagship locations such as K-Beauty Olive Young Central Gangnam Town, Garosu-il Town, and Myeongdong Town — key shopping districts that attract both local shoppers and international tourists.
Often referred to as “Hannamdong K-Beauty,” MONCLOS is now fully stepping onto Korea’s largest beauty retail platform, making the brand more accessible than ever.
And of course, I had to try the buzzworthy product myself
I have thin, long hair that sheds easily and has almost no volume, so when choosing a shampoo, I usually look for products focused on hair loss care and volume.
That’s when I discovered the Monclos Velvet Volume Shampoo, which caused a sold-out craze at Olive Young this year!
After ranking No.1 overall, it became hard to purchase, but I finally managed to get my hands on it.
K-Beauty Monclos is a root - volume shampoo specialized for thin, limp hair. It’s said to be a functional shampoo that can create fuller-looking hair even after just one use!
It contains an 11-peptide complex, which helps improve hair roots, elasticity, shine, and hair breakage.
It also includes polyphenols extracted from grapes grown in southern France, which help provide antioxidant care for the scalp and create glossy, healthy-looking hair.
Let me share my honest experience after trying it myself!
Considering that it’s a functional shampoo, I found the price quite reasonable.
Plus, I loved the modern and luxurious packaging—it looks great in the bathroom.
The scent matches the sleek packaging. It has a bergamot musk fragrance that feels warm and luxurious.
The longevity is impressive too—I washed my hair in the morning, and the scent lasted until the evening.
Since shampoo is something I use every day, fragrance is important to me, and this part really stood out.
The texture is light and watery. It feels slightly thin when dispensed but not runny.
It’s a mildly acidic shampoo made with plant-derived surfactants and has completed low - irritation testing for sensitive skin.
If you have a sensitive scalp, you can use it with confidence.
Personally, my scalp is quite sensitive and some shampoos have caused breakouts before, but since this is a mildly acidic formula, I felt relieved using Monclos Velvet Volume Shampoo.
The foam is light yet dense and builds up richly.
Although mildly acidic shampoos don’t always lather much, this one exceeded my expectations—it creates tight, abundant foam!
The fine bubbles seem to penetrate the scalp thoroughly, giving a deeper cleansing feeling.
I used just two pumps, and the foam was rich enough to spread evenly across my scalp and hair.
As I massaged it in, the lather became even more abundant, leaving my scalp feeling deeply cleansed and refreshed.
Even when I try to focus on lifting my roots while blow-drying, my straight hair usually falls flat, which has always been stressful.
But after drying, I could clearly see the volume come to life—so impressive!
Not only did the root volume improve, but the side volume also increased, making my face look slimmer.
The product is certified to improve root volume by 123.5% and side volume by 126.7%,
which explains why the natural lift in both areas feels so convincing.
On top of that, my hair felt more elastic and neatly conditioned without breakage.
Overall, my hair condition seemed noticeably improved.
The volume was enhanced without any frizz, and I was very satisfied with the finish.
As I mentioned earlier, I absolutely loved the scent and its longevity!
The musky bergamot fragrance isn’t overpowering—it’s soft, warm, cozy, and luxurious.
After washing my hair, the lingering scent simply makes me feel good.
I washed my hair in the morning before work, and by the time I was leaving, a coworker commented that my shampoo scent lasted all day and asked what product I used.
It has perfume-level longevity!
I also found out that the famous Cheongdam salon “Comme Nana” uses Monclos products.
It seems professionals recognize quality and fragrance first!
As someone with thin hair that sheds easily, this Olive Young sold-out sensation, Monclos Shampoo, has been incredibly satisfying.
It comprehensively addresses my usual hair concerns, and I have no regrets about purchasing it.
Not only does it enhance root and side volume after blow-drying, but it also improves breakage, shine, and elasticity—overall elevating my hair condition to the next level.
If you share similar concerns, I highly recommend this product.
Fragrance preference may vary, but if you enjoy warm, luxurious bergamot and musk scents, you’ll likely love it.
Highly recommending the Olive Young sold-out sensation,
K-Beauty Monclos Velvet Volume Shampoo!