Kérastase Chroma Absolu Bain Riche Chroma Respect is a rich, sulphate-free colour-protecting shampoo for medium to thick colour-treated hair. With edelweiss extract and amino acids, it cleanses gently while sealing in shade and moisture — for longer-lasting colour, softness and shine.

Benefits
  • Colour longevity — edelweiss helps protect vibrancy and slow fade.
  • Sulphate-free cleanse — washes without stripping colour or moisture.
  • Rich hydration — amino acids and glycerin soften thicker, colour-treated hair.
  • Smooth and radiant — detangles and adds glossy shine.
How to use
  1. Massage through wet hair into a rich lather, working through the lengths.
  2. Rinse completely.
  3. Follow with a Chroma Absolu conditioner or mask.
Who it's for

Best for medium to thick colour-treated hair that needs richer colour care. Read the colour-treated hair guide, see how to care for dry colour-treated hair, or explore the full Kérastase range.

Specifications

Brand
Kérastase
Size
250ml
Format
Liquid
Hair concerns
Colour-Treated, Colour Fade, Dull
Suitable for
Colored,Thick
Key ingredients
Glycerin

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Kérastase Chroma Absolu Bain Riche Chroma Respect is a sulfate-free colour-protecting shampoo for medium-to-thick colour-treated hair. Part of the Kérastase Chroma Absolu range — the brand's dedicated colour-care line. Richer creamy gel formula that preserves colour vibrancy while nourishing thicker textures.

Best for: medium to thick colour-treated hair — highlighted, balayaged, dyed brunette, red, or fashion shades on coarser textures; hair needing richer nourishment than the lighter Bain Chroma Respect can deliver; the cleansing step in a Chroma Absolu colour-care routine paired with Fondant Cica Chroma daily conditioner, Masque Chroma Filler weekly, and Sérum Chroma Thermique before heat styling.
Less suited to: fine to medium colour-treated hair (use Bain Chroma Respect for a lighter formula); colour-treated blonde or lightened hair where toning is the priority (use Blond Absolu Bain Lumière or Ultra-Violet); severely damaged hair primarily needing protein reconstruction (use Resistance Bain Thérapiste); non-coloured hair (use a range matched to the underlying concern).

Key actives:
- Amino Acid Complex — reinforces weak hair and rebuilds the fibre from the inside out
- Centella Asiatica Extract — flowering plant with soothing and recovery properties
- Lactic Acid — gently exfoliates and seals the hair surface
- AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) — remove dulling minerals to improve overall vibrance and shine
- Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid — hydrate the hair fibre
- Sulfate-free cleansing base — cleanses without stripping colour

Benefits:
- Preserves colour vibrancy and reduces visible fading
- Strengthens hair fibres while removing daily impurities
- Smooths frizz, protects colour, and seals strands
- Removes mineral build-up to restore mirror-like shine
- Rich creamy gel texture nourishes thicker textures without weighing them down

How to use: Wet hair. Apply a quarter-sized amount of shampoo. Add water and emulsify. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat — the second lather produces more abundant foam to cleanse lengths down to ends. Rinse thoroughly. Follow with Fondant Cica Chroma conditioner, Masque Chroma Filler, or Soin Acide Chroma Gloss.

Format: 250ml shampoo. Also available in 500ml professional/salon size.

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