Kérastase Chroma Absolu Bain Chroma Respect is a colour-protecting shampoo for fine to medium colour-treated hair. It cleanses gently while sealing the cuticle to lock in shade — keeping colour vibrant and hair soft, light and radiant between salon visits.

Benefits
  • Colour locked in — seals the cuticle to extend vibrancy and slow fade.
  • Gentle cleanse — washes without stripping colour or moisture.
  • Lightweight softness — conditions fine to medium hair without weight.
  • Radiant shine — leaves colour looking fresh and luminous.
How to use
  1. Massage a small amount through wet hair to a rich lather.
  2. Rinse, and repeat if needed.
  3. Follow with a Chroma Absolu conditioner or mask.
Who it's for

Best for fine to medium colour-treated or highlighted hair. 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
Fine

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Kérastase Chroma Absolu Bain Chroma Respect is a sulfate-free colour-protecting shampoo for fine-to-medium colour-treated hair. Part of the Kérastase Chroma Absolu range — the brand's dedicated colour-care line. Awarded Marie Claire Excellence in Beauty 2022. Lightweight cleanser that preserves colour vibrancy while gently rebuilding the hair fibre.

Best for: fine to medium colour-treated hair — highlighted, balayaged, dyed brunette, red, or fashion shades that need daily colour protection; hair where weight from richer formulas would flatten the texture; 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: medium to thick colour-treated hair needing richer cleansing (use Bain Riche Chroma Respect); 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 Force Architecte or Thérapiste); non-coloured hair (use a range matched to the underlying hair concern — Resistance, Nutritive, Discipline, etc.).

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; calms colour-sensitised hair
- Tartaric Acid — reduces oxidative stress on the hair from colour processing
- Lactic Acid — gently exfoliates and seals the hair surface for shine
- Sulfate-free cleansing base — cleanses without stripping colour

Benefits:
- Preserves colour vibrancy and reduces visible fading
- 74% more brilliant shine when used with full Chroma Absolu system (Bain + Fondant + Sérum, vs untreated hair)
- Reinforces and smooths the hair fibre with each wash
- Lightweight formula doesn't weigh fine-to-medium hair down
- Sulfate-free — gentle on colour, suitable for use after professional colour appointments

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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