8 best Kerastase shampoo for breakage, dry and coloured hair

Kerastase’s resistance strengthening shampoo impressed me from the first wash. I noticed the fragrance straight away – fresh but not overpowering – and found the texture easy to work through the hair. I double-shampooed, as recommended for a deeper cleanse, and was pleasantly surprised by how balanced it felt. My hair wasn’t left feeling ‘squeaky clean’ – which I saw as a positive, especially as that can often signal dryness or stripping – yet it still delivered a refreshed, thoroughly cleansed feel.

What stood out most was how manageable hair was before conditioner. Despite being a strengthening formula aimed at brittle strands, it didn’t feel heavy, sticky or like it coated the hair. Instead, it left it soft enough that it wasn’t tangled. After drying, hair felt smoother and without any added weight, making this a great option for anyone wanting reinforcement without sacrificing lightness or movement.

The Kerastase première decalcifying repairing shampoo is designed to work alongside a pre-treatment, which I didn’t have for testing, but the shampoo still held its own really well. The formula is thick and concentrated, so a small amount goes a long way – but I did find I needed plenty of water to emulsify it properly and to help it foam and spread evenly through the hair. It has the same fresh, premium scent typical of the brand, which made it pleasant to use.

Once dried, my hair felt slightly heavier than usual, but still soft, smooth and easy to manage. The real standout, though, was the reduction in frizz: the lengths looked more polished without losing movement, and the hair stayed fresher for longer, getting greasy less quickly than it normally would. Even without the full routine, this shampoo delivered noticeable results, particularly for hair impacted by hard water or mineral build-up.

This nutrative hydrating shampoo has a softer, more subtle scent than some of the brand’s other formulas, but still feels suitably luxe to use. I found I needed to double shampoo – and use a generous amount of product – to get a satisfying lather and a thorough cleanse, as the first wash didn’t foam as much as expected. After rinsing, hair felt smooth and untangled with a hydrated finish.

After drying, the lengths looked healthy and well-moisturised with no signs of dryness or roughness. The roots, however, felt slightly heavy and greasy to the touch, despite not looking oily. Because of that, this formula may be better suited to dryer hair types that benefit from richer nourishment rather than those with fine or oil-prone roots. Still, for hydration and softness, this performs as promised.

The Kerastase chroma absolu shampoo had the signature soft, salon-like scent we’ve come to expect from the range. It lathered well from the first wash, but I felt like a second shampoo was needed, as the hair initially seemed to have some residue left behind or wasn’t fully cleansed. After the second pass, though, hair felt much fresher without being stripped.

Like some of the other shampoos, I was impressed at how manageable my hair was pre-conditioner – it wasn’t tangled and felt smooth. Once dried, hair looked healthy and hydrated, but I did notice that hair became greasy quicker than usual, suggesting that this one might be better suited to drier hair types that need extra nourishment. Overall, it’s gentle, caring and great for softness, but it didn’t offer the longest-lasting cleanse.

This gloss-giving shampoo delivered an instant boost of shine, but with a few things worth noting. The formula smells lovely, and although I felt like I had to double shampoo to achieve a proper cleanse, hair never felt tangled or rough before conditioning. It spread easily once emulsified and left the lengths feeling immediately smoothed.

Once hair was dried, the glossing effect was clear, hair looked noticeably shinier and felt incredibly soft and manageable. However, the roots felt a little heavy, and I found they didn’t get quite as long between washes, as some oiliness crept in sooner than expected. That said, I think using less product may help rectify that, especially as the formula is rich and concentrated.

The balanced approach of Kerastase’s chroma absolu hydrating protective shampoo impressed me. It offered a gentle yet effective cleanse, it lathered well and didn’t weigh hair down, leaving hair smooth and easy to detangle. Once dry, hair felt soft and noticeably more manageable, with a healthy-looking finish ideal for colour-treated hair in need of some TLC without heaviness.

Though the hydration is welcome, I felt the shampoo’s protective richness suited medium-to-thick hair best, and on finer roots, it could lean a touch heavy. But, for maintaining colour vibrancy while restoring moisture, it delivers a nice balance of softness, strength and colour-safe care.

Kerastase’s blonde absolu bain anti-brass purple shampoo made an immediate impression on me, as someone who has never used a purple shampoo before despite years of blonde highlights. After just the first wash, I saw genuinely noticeable results: the toning effect was subtle but clear, eliminating brassiness without dulling the colour.

The formula left hair feeling soft and smooth, with none of the dryness or roughness that can occur with some purple shampoos. Styling was easy, and hair looked brighter and more refined in tone straight away. I was seriously impressed with how natural the result looked, enhancing highlights rather than overpowering them.

Overall, it delivered visible brightening and softness in a single use – enough to say that I would definitely use it again – which is high praise for a first-timer to toning shampoos.

The Kerastase anti-hair fall shampoo impressed me with how lightweight but thorough it felt from the first wash. The clear formula is a good indicator that it’s free from heavier ingredients, and it lathered easily without needing much product. I noticed hair felt immediately smoothed even before applying conditioner, and while I don’t typically struggle with hair fall, my fine hair does often get weighed down quickly, making this gentle, purifying formula a strong match.

It also offered a clean, fresh feel without stripping or adding heaviness, leaving my hair light, manageable and smooth. It’s a great option for anyone with fine or easily overloaded strands looking for a strengthening shampoo that won’t flatten the root.