Kérastase Nutritive Bain Magistral is a richly nourishing shampoo for dry to very dry hair. Powered by the high-concentration Irisome complex, it deeply replenishes severely dry strands, restoring softness, shine and smooth manageability from root to tip.

Benefits
  • Intense hydration — rehydrates severely dry hair from root to tip.
  • Deep nourishment — restores lasting softness to the fibre.
  • Softer, shinier hair — smooths the cuticle for a healthy sheen.
  • Gentle cleanse — washes without stripping essential moisture.
How to use
  1. Apply to wet hair and massage through the scalp and lengths.
  2. Rinse thoroughly, and repeat if needed.
  3. Follow with Fondant Magistral or Masque Magistral, and use at every wash.
Who it's for

Best for dry to very dry hair, including coarse textures that need rich nourishment. For lighter dryness, choose Bain Satin instead. Explore more dry-hair care or the full Kérastase range.

Specifications

Brand
Kérastase
Size
250ml
Hair concerns
Dry

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Kérastase Nutritive Bain Magistral is a fundamental nutrition shampoo for severely dry, thick hair. Part of the Kérastase Nutritive range. Daily-use cleanser that gently removes impurities while restoring nourishment from the inside of the fibre.

Best for: severely dry, thick, coarse or rough hair; hair that feels stripped after standard shampoos; the cleansing step in a deep-nourishment Kérastase Nutritive routine paired with Fondant Magistral or Masque Magistral.
Less suited to: fine to medium hair (use Bain Satin instead); medium-to-thick dry hair that needs lighter cleansing (use Bain Satin Riche); oily scalps (Kérastase Spécifique or Symbiose ranges); hair primarily damaged by chemical processing (see Kérastase Resistance — Bain Force Architecte).

Key actives:
- Irisome Complex 4600PPM — high-concentration glucoactive complex with iris extract; deposits onto the hair fibre to nourish from within
- Benzoin (Benjoin) Resin — recreates internal nourishment and supports long-lasting hydration
- Gentle cleansing base — removes product build-up and impurities without stripping moisture
- Glycerin — humectant that helps the cuticle retain water

Benefits:
- Cleanses severely dry, thick hair gently without stripping
- Deposits nourishment into the hair fibre during washing
- Eases detangling and softens roughness from the first rinse
- Prepares hair to absorb the full benefit of Magistral conditioner or masque
- Improves manageability and shine wash by wash

How to use: Apply to wet hair and scalp. Massage gently to emulsify, then rinse. Repeat with a second application — the first pass removes build-up, the second delivers full nourishment. Follow with Fondant Magistral as a daily conditioner or Masque Magistral as a weekly intensive treatment.

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

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