The Best Kérastase Products We Recommend Again and Again
Chloe is the Content Specialist at Adore Beauty. She spends most of her time crafting scroll-stopping content, but outside of work, you'll find her building on her Glasshouse collection, hanging out with her fur babies and probably cleaning. Her all-time favourite products include the Alpha-H Liquid Gold and Kérastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil.
If you're a human with hair, there's a good chance you've heard of a brand called Kérastase.
The iconic French salon professional brand is the crème de la crème of haircare.
Google ‘best haircare’ and it'd be hard to find a list that doesn’t feature at least one Kérastase product.
AB staffers love it, and we know you do too. We have the sales data to prove it.
We also know that despite being among our top-selling brands, Kérastase products are confusing.
You're not alone in scrolling through all of the beautiful bottles of different coloured 'bains', 'thermiques' and 'fondants' and thinking to yourself...
What the heck? And where do I start?
I work in Adore's Customer Experience team and trust me, not a day goes by without someone asking the exact same thing on our live chat.
Not to fear, I’ve got you.
The hair team have crunched the numbers to bring you our most popular Kérastase products of all time.
Plus, I've translated the bougie French packaging so you know which ones to add to your next AB order.
Top 10 Best Kérastase Products.
We have an entire YouTube video dedicated to explaining Kérastase products and breaking down the lingo.
Here's the quick version:
- Bain = Shampoo: Bain is a French word for bath, like bathing your hair and scalp, y’know?
- Fondant = Conditioner: Melts into the hair to soften and hydrate.
- Masque = Hair mask: Richer in texture than conditioners, these ultra concentrated products strengthen, soften and add shine. (Those with thick hair can use their masques in place of conditioner.)
- Thermique = Heat protectant: Reinforces the hair while providing heat protection for styling.
- Cures = Scalp treatments: Serums to manage scalp concerns and help create the optimal environment for healthy hair.
Plus, many of the ranges come with different versions of each product tweaked to suit both fine hair and thicker hair.
Yeah, it's a lot!
So, what is the best Kérastase product?
Let's get into the top-sellers list, starting with 10…
10. Kérastase Chroma Absolu Respect Shampoo For Fine Coloured Hair.
What:
A nourishing shampoo for fine, over-coloured, damaged and sensitive hair.
Fast facts:
- A gentle and nourishing formula perfect for thin and fine hair.
- Formulated with lactic acid to defrizz, cleanse, heal and smooth stressed-out tresses.
- Contains centella asiatica, a calming ingredient that soothes inflammation, repairs and rejuvenates hair.
- Preserves hair colour and is sulphate-free.
Why AB customers love it:
This shampoo is one of the best Kérastase products for fine and thin hair, especially if it's been bleached or coloured.
I can personally vouch for this shampoo, the incredibly lightweight formula cleanses the hair and scalp, and enhances shine.
You can read my full Kérastase chroma review on Beauty IQ here, but after using, my hair was the softest it's ever felt.
It even felt thicker, which I didn’t know was possible.
But don't worry, the Kérastase Chroma Absolu Bain Shampoo doesn't weigh down the hair either.
9. Kérastase Genesis Anti-Hairfall Heat Protectant Spray.
What:
A multi-use heat protectant specifically made for fine, thinning hair and those noticing increased hair fall.
Fast facts:
- Provides heat protection for up to 220°C.
- Strengthens the hairs you have, and fights frizz for up to 24 hours.
- Can be used on all hair types, and is colour-safe for coloured or processed hair.
- Use pre-styling on damp hair, or in dry hair for added shine and fragrance.
Why AB customers love it:
Noticing a bit more hair on your brush - or on the bathroom floor - than you'd like?
Kérastase Genesis products were made for you.
Not only does it excel at protecting the hair, using it always results in nourished, shiny, frizz-free hair that also smells fantastic.
Over time, our customers (like Maria below) notice less hair fall and stronger hair that holds its shape better.
"The Genesis Defense Thermique is my absolute favourite heat protectant. Leaves my hair feeling soft and helps my natural waves to keep their shape."
We'd say that makes it one of the best Kérastase products for fine hair!
8. Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Ultra-Violet Shampoo.
What:
A potent anti-brass purple shampoo that will neutralise warm tones, giving hair a fresh-out-of-the-salon look and feel with every wash.
Fast facts:
- Enriched with hyaluronic acid and edelweiss flowers to rehydrate the hair.
- Rich in violet pigments, you only need a little to get rid of brassy orange tones.
- Can be used on white or grey hair too, to give you a beautiful, vibrant, silver undertone.
- 91% of our AB customers who’ve used this recommend it!
Why AB customers love it:
Finally, a purple shampoo that doesn't dry your hair out!
Just brilliant brass-free blonde colour for weeks on end between salon visits.
Take it from these AB cuties who rated this 5/5 stars.
"I’ve recently had blonde highlights through the front of my hair and this shampoo makes them look better than when I left the hairdresser."
"The blonde is crisp and cool, my hair feels soft and shiny - it really feels like I’ve had a beautiful hair treatment when all I did was shampoo. I’m really impressed, I didn’t think you’d get these kinds of results from a quick shampoo." - Pechoch.
"This is hands down the best purple shampoo I've ever used. This shampoo neutralises both my highlights and natural hair, making it look so clean and fresh without drying it out." - Tamz.
7. Kérastase Chronologiste Intense Regenerating Hair Mask.
What:
The Kérastase Chronologiste Masque Intense Régénérant is an incredibly rich hair mask that restores dry, brittle hair to its former glory.
Fast facts:
- Super thick and rich, this mask feels unbelievably luxurious on the hair.
- The Chronologiste range combines all of the best innovation and ingredients from all Kérastase products for the ultimate experience.
- Formula is so concentrated, it works in just 5 minutes.
- One of the best Kérastase products for dry frizzy hair, use once-weekly or with every wash in place of your conditioner.
Why AB customers love it:
A bougie product that is well worth the price, Kérastase Chronologiste Masque deeply nourishes the hair and smooths frayed ends.
From the packaging to the texture, everything about this product is luxe, and leaves your hair smelling and feeling expensive AF.
Senior Editor Amy reviewed the whole Chronologiste range on Beauty IQ and says:
"Holy moly, this fancy hair mask tub costs more than my monthly internet bill but wow. Just... wow."
"If you're already a fan of Kérastase hair masques, this won't disappoint. It's super thick, super creamy and ultra hydrating. One dollop of this left on damp hair for five minutes adds shine like nobody’s business and controls frizz for 48 hours."
6. Kérastase Densifique Bodifying Shampoo.
What:
This fortifying formula cleanses while adding body and fullness from root to tip. It strengthens hair fibres for denser-looking strands.
Fast facts:
- Hyaluronic Acid helps plump and hydrate the hair fibre for instantly fuller-looking locks.
- Specifically formulated for fine and thinning hair, helping create the appearance of greater density and body.
- Cleanses gently while maintaining volume, so hair feels light, soft and bouncy.
- Helps improve hair resilience and strength, reducing the look of flat, lifeless hair.
- Leaves strands looking noticeably thicker, shinier and more voluminous from the very first wash.
Why AB customers love it:
Kerastase Densifique Bodifying Shampoo 250ml is nothing short of impressive.
"This shampoo was recommended by my dermatologist and is absolutely amazing- my hair has never been so soft and full. Smells beautiful! I can go up to 4 days without washing now as it keeps it fresh. Highly recommend. Lasts longer than it looks "
"Expected fuller body, product smashed my expectations, love it!"
5. Kérastase Résistance Extentioniste Strengthening Shampoo & Conditioner.
What:
The Résistance Extentioniste shampoo and conditioner target the roots, length and ends of weakened, damaged hair.
Fast facts:
- Protects the hair from damage and environmental factors to help you achieve the length of your dreams.
- Made with ceramides to strengthen the hair from within, pro-keratin to rebuild the hair and taurine to protect hair fibre.
- Has a fruity kind of scent that smells absolutely delicious and lingers in your hair.
- Works on all hair types and is colour safe.
Why AB customers love them:
For those looking to grow out their hair, look no further than the Résistance Extentioniste range.
Kerastase Resistance Strengthening Shampoo for Brittle Hair 250ml lathers up beautifully, so you won’t have to use much product.
Kerastase Resistance Strengthening Anti-Breakage Conditioner Cream for Damaged Hair 200ml leaves the hair feeling ultra-lush, without weighing it down.
Here's what AB customer Isabella says:
"Having regular bleaches done to my dry, unruly wavy hair, I tend to lose my natural curl pattern for a few months in between salon appointments."
"This conditioner changes that! My waves are back straight after getting my hair dyed, it feels smooth and silky. Couldn't be happier! (Avoid roots though!)."
4. Kérastase Densifique Bodifying Conditioner.
What:
Kérastase Densifique Bodifying Conditioner is a professional weightless density boosting cream explicitly engineered to lift and reinforce fine, sparse, or limp hair structures.
Fast facts:
- Nurtures the hair, giving it volume and bounce like you’ve never experienced.
- Made with hyaluronic acid and glucopeptides to improve hair cuticles, and ceramides to strengthen the hair.
- Designed specifically for those with finer hair looking to achieve fullness and density.
- It has a 4.6-star rating on Adore Beauty.
Why AB customers love them:
Searching for Kérastase hair thickening products to plump the roots and revitalise your ends, without weighing your hair down?
TheKerastase Densifique Bodifying Conditioner 200ml gives your hair volume and bounce.
Like most Kérastase products, they smell incredible too.
AB customer Kat says:
"No more limp hair. I also love the packaging and smell, a little luxe in your haircare routine!"
"Whilst this product may seem expensive, it isn't really as you need far less product. Will continue to repurchase."
3. Kérastase Nutritive 8HR Magic Night Hair Serum.
What:
The Kérastase Nutritive 8HR Magic Night Hair Serum deeply nourishes dehydrated hair in just 8 hours.
Fast facts:
- Has a 4.6 star rating on Adore Beauty with over 220+ reviews.
- Suits all hair types - light, non-greasy texture won't weigh fine hair down, but jam-packed formula means thicker, coarser hair still gets the TLC it needs.
- Fragrance carefully curated to assist you in getting a deeper, more relaxing sleep.
- You can also use this during the day as a leave-in conditioner either on dry or towel-dried hair for some added hydration.
Why AB customers love it:
Y’know that moisturiser you reach for when your skin has been through the wringer?
The Kérastase Nutritive 8hr Magic Night Serum is exactly that, for your hair.
One of the best Kérastase products for dry hair, you'll wake up with soft and silky, satin-like hair.
Our Jessie rated it 5/5 stars and says:
"I got this as a sample and it sat in my sample drawer for some time before I got around to trying it, I wish I tried it sooner!"
"The smell is really special. I applied the sample at night thinking it would leave my hair oily and I'd have to wash it out in the morning."
"It left my hair feeling soft, defined my very slight natural wave, and left my fine hair not at all greasy."
"I immediately purchased the full size and I'll likely repurchase it again."
2. Kérastase Genesis Fortifying Shampoo & Conditioner for Thin Hair.
What:
From the brand's Genesis hair range, this shampoo and conditioner are made to strengthen and repair weakened hair prone to hair fall.
Fast facts:
- Kerastase Genesis Fortifying Shampoo for Thin Hair 250ml became a best seller the moment we launched it.
- The Genesis Reconstructing Anti Hair-fall Conditioner detangles weak strands while restoring vital hydration to vulnerable mid-lengths.
- This range also offers a thick hair version of the popular fine hair shampoo.
- Hair will feel plump, cleansed and volumised after washing.
- Looking for Kérastase hair loss products? This enhances hair resilience with Edelweiss native cells and ginger root, also assisting with hair fall.
- Scent designed by Calice Becker, who formulated the iconic J’Adore by Dior fragrance.
- Oh, and the shampoo won the Elle International Beauty Awards in 2021.
Why AB customers love them:
This could just be the best Kérastase product for hair growth.
It's also a staff favourite for managing the look of hair loss.
You can read our Genesis shampoo review on Beauty IQ here.
Together, these Genesis products leave hair unbelievably soft and manageable.
Read this incredible review from our custy Serena:
"I am a long-time user of Kérastase shampoo, but this is my first time using the Genesis range."
"I was worried it would not be as hydrating as other ranges, but this has become my fave shampoo. It smells AMAZING and leaves my hair feeling super soft. I love that there is no build up left and my hair can go a few days without a wash, despite being super fine."
"I have already noticed a reduction in hair fall. I will continue to use this and recommend it to any other thin-haired people."
1. Kérastase Elixir Ultime Beautifying Hair Oil.
What:
Tadaaa! Meet one of the best Kérastase styling products, and the most popular Kérastase product on Adore!
This luxurious hair oil softens and brings shine back to dull, dehydrated hair.
Fast facts:
- Works as a pre-cleanse mask, heat protectant and a leave-in treatment.
- Can be used on damp or dry hair, and root to tip depending on what you're after.
- The Kérastase hair oil controls frizz, adds definition to curl and quenches thirsty hair for the softest hair, ever.
- Key ingredients include marula oil, argan oil, camellia oil, corn germ oil and pracaxi oil.
- Lightweight and absorbs right into the hair leaving no oily residue, making it one of the best Kérastase products for frizzy hair.
Why AB customers love it:
The Kérastase Elixir Ultime Beautifying Hair Oil needs no introduction.
Trust me, once you start using it, you can’t stop.
The oil feels luxurious on the hair, smells amazing (without being overpowering), and makes you feel like a million bucks.
But the proof is in the customer reviews.
With a 4.2-star rating on Adore Beauty and a whopping 527 reviews, 94% of our customers would recommended this product.
That truly speaks for itself.
And there you have it, the best-selling Kérastase products!
We hope these Kérastase hair product reviews helped you navigate the range.
Good luck deciding which ones to add to cart!
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