Kérastase Gloss Absolu

Gloss Absolu is built around a single result — the "glaze": bouncy, glossy, frizz-free hair with a luxurious sensory finish. Kérastase's three-part hydra-glazing approach plumps the hair fibre with hydration, smooths the cuticle into a more reflective surface, and creates a barrier against humidity to help prevent frizz. Across the full routine, the range is tested to deliver up to 100H anti-frizz, 4 days of glossy hair, 100H hydration and +87% smoothness.*

Three actives drive every formula. Hyaluronic Acid plumps and hydrates the fibre for bounce and gloss. Glycolic Acid resurfaces the cuticle, smoothing it into a light-reflecting surface for shine. Wild Rose in Oil — the hero of Glaze Drops — adds gloss and a protective barrier against humidity. The Frizz-Glaze styling cream adds glycerin for extra blow-out frizz control.

*Based on Kérastase consumer and instrumental testing of the Gloss Absolu routine.

Bain Hydra-Glaze Shampoo: The hydra-illuminating shampoo for long hair prone to frizz — a light, gloss-boosting cleanse for fine to medium hair.

Bain Crème Hydra-Glaze Shampoo: The richer, sulphate-free creamy shampoo for thick, frizzy hair — up to 75% shinier hair instantly.

Fondant Insta Glaze Conditioner: The lightweight gloss-enhancing conditioner that smooths and adds shine while keeping hair full of movement.

Masque Crème Hydra-Glaze: The intensive weekly mask for thick, frizzy hair — up to 67% instant frizz reduction and 60% shinier hair.

Anti-Frizz Glaze Milk: The all-in-1 leave-in spray — 230°C heat protection, humidity defence, detangling and smoothing in one mist.

Frizz-Glaze Cream: The anti-frizz blow-out cream for thick, frizzy hair — up to 76% instant frizz reduction and 2.5x more humidity protection.

Glaze Drops Hair Oil: The weightless finishing oil built around Wild Rose in Oil for instant mirror shine, with no greasy touch.

Le Parfum Hair Perfume: The haute-couture fragrance finish — a citrus-floral signature scent that completes the ritual.

Cleanse with Bain Hydra-Glaze (fine to medium hair) or Bain Crème Hydra-Glaze (thick, frizzy hair). Follow with Fondant Insta Glaze conditioner, or use Masque Crème Hydra-Glaze weekly for an intensive treatment on thick hair. On damp hair, apply Anti-Frizz Glaze Milk for heat and humidity protection before blow-drying, or Frizz-Glaze Cream for a long-lasting frizz-free blow-out. Finish on dry hair with a few Glaze Drops for mirror shine, then mist with Le Parfum.

Gloss Absolu is Kérastase's dedicated shine-and-frizz range for long hair prone to frizz. Unlike Discipline, which targets unruly, rebellious frizz, Gloss Absolu is about luminous gloss and bounce alongside frizz control. For dull, lacklustre hair it adds shine; for thick, frizzy hair the Crème and Frizz-Glaze variants add nourishment and humidity defence. For blonde hair, it pairs well with Blond Absolu — toning and brightness amplified by Gloss Absolu shine.

Is Gloss Absolu only for long hair? It's optimised for long hair prone to frizz, but the shine and frizz-control benefits suit most hair types. Thick, frizzy hair gets the most from the Crème shampoo, Masque and Frizz-Glaze Cream.

How long does the anti-frizz last? Kérastase tests the full routine at up to 4 days of glossy, anti-frizz hair, with up to 100H anti-frizz and hydration across the range. Results build with consistent use.

Which shampoo should I choose — Bain or Bain Crème? Choose Bain Hydra-Glaze for fine to medium hair, and the richer Bain Crème Hydra-Glaze for thick, coarse or very frizzy hair.

Is Gloss Absolu safe for colour-treated hair? Yes — the range is suitable for colour-treated hair, and the cuticle-smoothing effect enhances colour vibrancy by improving shine.

What does Glaze Drops do? It's the weightless finishing oil — a few drops on dry hair deliver instant mirror shine and frizz control without any greasy residue.

Partners Hair Design is an authorised Kérastase stockist — every Gloss Absolu product is 100% authentic and sourced directly from the official South African L'Oréal Professionnel distributor. Kérastase is one of the most counterfeited professional hair care brands in South Africa — when you buy from Partners Hair, you are guaranteed the real thing. Our Kérastase-trained stylists across Cape Town are available for consultations at Canal Walk, V&A Waterfront, Cavendish Square, Tygervalley, Somerset Mall, Gardens Centre, Cape Gate, and Constantia Village. Free delivery on orders over R390 across South Africa. Orders placed before 1pm on weekdays are dispatched same day.