Kérastase Première Repairing Shampoo for Damaged Hair
by Kérastase · hair_care
Editor's Take
For damaged hair, this earns its salon shelf space: mild surfactants and Keravis™ target breakage, but the fragranced, silicone-polished formula makes clean standards an afterthought.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.5 / 10
- Modern Tech: 8.0 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 1.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 5.5 / 10
The Verdict
The sulfate-free cleansing base should wash effectively without treating damaged lengths like a kitchen floor. Keravis™, Glycine, conditioning polymers, and targeted silicone deposition support smoother combing and less breakage, though fine hair may notice buildup. Its clean credentials are poor, while persistent silicones, ethoxylated ingredients, and fragrance leave sustainability decidedly mixed rather than disastrous. A credible treatment shampoo for compromised hair, with performance taking clear priority over ingredient minimalism.
Full INCI list
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Parfum/Fragrance, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine, Citric Acid, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Amodimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Carbomer, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Limonene, Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Glycine, Polysorbate 21, Trideceth-6, Linalool, C12-13 Alketh-23, C12-13 Alketh-3, Citral, Cetrimoniumchloride, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate