Rich care for thick, coloured hair. Kérastase Chroma Absolu Bain Riche Chroma Respect is a rich, nourishing, sulfate-free shampoo for sensitized or damaged colour-treated hair, made for medium to thick hair. The light rose gel cleanses and nourishes while lactic acid and centella asiatica help seal porosity and smooth the surface for maximum colour retention and less colour-induced frizz. 250 ml or 500 ml. Trusted by stylists worldwide.
Key Ingredients, Explained
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Lactic acid: Helps seal the cuticle and reduce porosity, so colour stays locked in and shine goes up.
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Centella asiatica: A soothing botanical that helps care for sensitized, colour-treated hair.
The Results
- 95% more nourished hair*
- 65% more brilliant shine*
- 92% of colour intensity preserved after 6 weeks*
*Instrumental tests with the Chroma Absolu routine.
Why We Love It
- Sulfate-free, silicone-free and paraben-free.
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Less colour-induced frizz on thicker hair.
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9/10 women say hair feels nourished and looks healthy.
Best For
Colour-treated hair that's medium to thick, dry or frizz-prone.
How to Use
- Wet hair and apply a quarter-sized amount.
- Add water, emulsify and rinse.
- Repeat. The second lather cleanses through to the ends.
- Follow with Masque Chroma Filler, Fondant Cica Chroma or Soin Acide Chroma Gloss.
Pro Stylist Tip
For curls, focus the first lather on the scalp only and let the rinse clean the lengths.
Build Your Chroma Absolu Routine
The Scent
A bright floral signature: cardamom and neroli on top, a heart of tuberose, orange blossom and freesia, and a warm base of sandalwood, musk and guaiac wood.
Ingredients
Aqua / Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-67, Benzoic Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactic Acid, CI 17200 / Red 33, CI 19140 / Yellow 5, Parfum / Fragrance.
Formulas can change, so check the packaging for the current list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bain Riche or Bain Chroma Respect?
Riche is for medium to thick hair. Bain Chroma Respect is lighter, for fine to medium hair.
Is it sulfate-free?
Yes, and silicone-free and paraben-free.
Is it good for curly colour?
Yes. It nourishes and helps tame colour-induced frizz.
Where can I buy Kérastase Chroma Absolu in Alberta?
Online at denimandsmith.com, shipped from Calgary, or at any Denim & Smith location across Calgary, Edmonton, Cochrane, Okotoks and Rocky View. Shop the full Kérastase range.