Kérastase

Kérastase luxury salon hair care South Africa

Salon-exclusive luxury · Paris, since 1964

Kérastase

The world benchmark in science-led luxury hair care — engineered with hair scientists, perfected in the salon, and guaranteed 100% authentic at Partners Hair.

Find your formula

Paris · Since 1964

The House of Kérastase

Founded in France in 1964 and distributed exclusively through salons, Kérastase is the benchmark for luxury, science-based hair care — pharmaceutical-grade research married to sensorial, high-performance formulas. Every range is developed with hair scientists, dermatologists and professional stylists, and part of the L'Oréal Group, the world's largest beauty company.

1964
Founded in Paris
400+
Patents held
60+
Years salon-exclusive
#1
In haircare research

Find your formula

Shop by Concern

Start with your primary hair concern — not your hair type. Choose where to begin, and we'll point you to the Kérastase range engineered for it.

The Kérastase ritual

Three Steps to Salon Results

Using matched products from the same range, in the correct order, delivers significantly better results than mixing ranges. This is the ritual every Kérastase stylist follows.

Cleanse step — Kérastase salon hair ritual
01

Cleanse

Begin with the Bain (shampoo) formulated for your concern — it prepares the fibre and removes build-up without stripping.

Condition step — Kérastase salon hair ritual
02

Condition

Follow with the matched masque or fondant. Apply to damp hair, comb through, and leave 5–20 minutes for full penetration.

Treat step — Kérastase Elixir Ultime with Camille
03

Treat

Seal in results with a leave-in serum or precious oil — protecting, perfecting and prolonging the ritual between washes.

Stylist tip — for maximum masque absorption, cover with a shower cap and add gentle heat from a warm towel or blow-dryer.

Authorised Kérastase Stockist

100% Authentic — Guaranteed

Kérastase is one of the most counterfeited professional hair care brands in South Africa. Fake products — often visually identical — omit the active ingredients of the genuine formula and can cause scalp reactions and damage.

Partners Hair is a verified, authorised Kérastase stockist. Every product is sourced directly from the official South African L'Oréal Professionnel distributor and verified 100% authentic — never grey-market.

  • 24 salons across Cape TownCanal Walk, V&A Waterfront, Cavendish, Tygervalley, Somerset Mall, Gardens Centre, Constantia Village & more.
  • Kérastase-trained stylistsExpert in-salon diagnosis from our teams — Royston & Warren at Cavendish, Debbie & Nikí at the V&A, Danny & Charlene at Canal Walk.
  • Free delivery over R390Fast, tracked nationwide shipping across South Africa.
  • Salon-exclusive expertise since 1984Four decades of professional hair care — online and in-chair.

Good to know

Kérastase — Frequently Asked

Is Kérastase worth the price?
Yes — Kérastase products contain higher concentrations of active ingredients than most professional alternatives and are formulated with pharmaceutical-grade precision. Most clients report visible results within 2–4 weeks of consistent use. The products are also highly concentrated, so you use less per application than lower-cost alternatives.
Where can I buy authentic Kérastase in South Africa?
Only through authorised Kérastase stockists. Partners Hair is one of South Africa's largest authorised Kérastase retailers — both online and in-salon across Cape Town. Search 'Kérastase South Africa' and Partners Hair consistently appears as a top authorised result.
Can I use Kérastase on colour-treated hair?
Yes — most Kérastase ranges are safe for colour-treated hair. The Chroma Absolu and Blond Absolu ranges are designed specifically for colour-treated and blonde hair. Always check the individual product description if in doubt.
What's the difference between a masque and a fondant?
A masque is a richer, more intensive treatment for weekly use on dry or damaged hair. A fondant (conditioner) is lighter, for everyday use after shampooing. Most Kérastase ranges offer both, so you can alternate based on your hair's weekly needs.

Begin your ritual

Luxury hair care, expertly matched

Not sure where to start? Book a complimentary consultation with a Kérastase-trained Partners Hair stylist, or shop the full collection online.