KERASTASE Résistance Bain Force Architecte Shampoo 250ml

Kérastase Résistance Bain Force Architecte is a 250ml strengthening shampoo for damaged, weakened hair that breaks easily. Kérastase positions it for hair at erosion levels 1 to 2 and builds it around its Vita-Ciment® complex. It cleanses with sulfates, so it is not a sulfate-free shampoo.

How it works

Kérastase says the formula helps prevent breakage and split ends and leaves hair soft, sleek and protected. The ingredient list includes 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol (a ceramide-type ingredient), trehalose, tamarind seed polysaccharide and resurrection plant extract (Myrothamnus flabellifolia).

Who it suits

Weakened, heat-styled or colour-treated hair that snaps when brushed, including hair roughened by Cyprus sun, sea salt and chlorine.

What it will not do

• It is not sulfate-free. It contains sodium laureth sulfate and several other sulfate cleansers.
• It will not rebuild damage on its own. It is a wash step; the mask and leave-in do the conditioning.
• It contains alcohol denat., parabens and fragrance allergens. Check the list below if your scalp is sensitive.
• It is not for very over-processed hair. For that, look at the Bain Thérapiste.

Good to know

Kérastase suggests a quarter-size amount, worked through the roots and pulled through the lengths, with a second wash for a deeper clean.

Pair it with

Masque Force Architecte for conditioning and Ciment Thermique before blow-drying. For repair after summer, read our guide to repairing sun, salt and chlorine damage.

Step 1
Apply to wet hair.

Step 2
Lather.

Step 3
Rinse and repeat.

In case of contact with eyes, rinse them immediately and thoroughly.

Aqua / Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Methylparaben, Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Alcohol Denat., Polyquaternium-30, Salicylic Acid, Ethylparaben, Carbomer, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Methylparaben, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Limonene, Citronellol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Quaternium-33, Trehalose, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum / Fragrance.

Source: Kérastase UK. Check the pack if a newer batch differs.