A lightweight nourishing conditioner for dry hair, enriched with plant-based proteins, niacinamide and glycerin to detangle, soften and restore smoothness and shine.
Why stylists love it
Kérastase Nutritive Lait Vital is a lightweight nourishing conditioner for fine to medium dry hair that needs hydration without heaviness. With plant-based proteins, vitamins and niacinamide, it reinforces the hair fibre and leaves hair soft, smooth and full of movement — never flat. Benefits Hydration...
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Really love this product. Detangles my hair and leaves it super soft without weighing it down. I have fine hair and it's difficult to find that balance of something that moisturises but doesn't weigh down but i feel like this is it. I have the shampoo too, and doesn't leave my roots too flat
Kerastase Nutritive Lait Vital Conditioner leaves my hair glistening, soft and manageable without the heaviness one so often experiences with some conditioners. An excellent product.
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Kérastase Nutritive Lait Vital is a lightweight nourishing conditioner for fine to medium dry hair that needs hydration without heaviness. With plant-based proteins, vitamins and niacinamide, it reinforces the hair fibre and leaves hair soft, smooth and full of movement — never flat.
Benefits
Hydration without weight — moisture that keeps fine hair light and bouncy.
Stronger fibre — plant proteins reinforce against breakage.
Easy detangling — smoother, less frizz, simpler to style.
Preserved volume — nourishes while protecting natural movement.
How to use
After shampooing, apply to mid-lengths and ends of damp hair.
Leave for 1–2 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly, and use after every wash.
Who it's for
Best for fine to medium dry, dull hair that goes flat under heavier conditioners. For thick or very dry hair, choose Fondant Magistral instead. See more dry-hair picks or the full Kérastase range.
Specifications
Brand
Kérastase
Size
200ml
Format
Cream,Lotion
Hair concerns
Dry, Dull
Suitable for
Fine,Dry,Dull
Finish
Shiny
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From the Partners Hair team
Kérastase Nutritive Lait Vital is a lightweight nourishing conditioner for very dry fine to medium hair. Part of the Kérastase Nutritive range. Daily-use conditioner that hydrates and softens without weighing fine textures down.
Best for: very dry fine to medium hair that needs daily conditioning without weight; everyday nourishment in a Nutritive routine paired with Bain Satin or Bain Magistral; hair that feels dry but would be flattened by a richer conditioner.
Less suited to: medium to thick hair needing richer hydration (use Fondant Magistral if available, or pair daily with Masquintense Thick for deeper nourishment); damaged hair primarily needing structural repair (use Resistance Ciment Anti-Usure or Fondant Extentioniste); colour-treated blonde hair (use Blond Absolu Cicaflash); curly hair needing definition and slip (use Curl Manifesto Fondant Conditioner).
Key actives:
- Plant-Based Protein Complex — Hydrolysed Wheat Protein, Hydrolysed Corn Protein, and Hydrolysed Soy Protein; provide essential nutrients and support moisture retention
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) — strengthens the hair fibre and helps lock in nutriments
- Iris Florentina Root Extract — signature Kérastase Nutritive actives
- Lightweight conditioning base — daily-use, won't build up or weigh fine hair down
Benefits:
- Hydrates very dry fine-to-medium hair without weight
- Softens and improves detangling with daily use
- Strengthens the hair fibre with continued use
- Lightweight finish — leaves no residue or buildup on fine textures
- Suitable for daily use unlike a weekly mask
How to use: After shampooing with Bain Satin (or Bain Magistral for the original Nutritive routine), apply to towel-dried hair from mid-lengths to ends. Leave on for 1–2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Use daily or with every wash.
Format: 200ml conditioner.
Authorised Kérastase stockist — 100% authentic, sourced from the official South African distributor. Free delivery on orders over R390 across South Africa.
Delivery without the guesswork
Spend R390 and delivery is on us. Orders under R390 are delivered for R67. Online orders are delivered to your door anywhere in South Africa and can’t be collected from our salons.
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Before you buy
Common questions
What is Kérastase Nutritive Lait Vital for?
It is a lightweight conditioner for fine to medium hair that is dry or dull but easily weighed down by heavier conditioners. It delivers essential moisture and protein without heaviness, leaving hair soft, smooth and full of movement.
Can I use Kérastase Nutritive Lait Vital every day?
Yes — the gentle formula is suitable for daily use on fine to medium dry hair.
What is the difference between Lait Vital and Fondant Magistral?
Lait Vital is lighter and designed for fine to medium hair. Fondant Magistral is richer, for thick, very dry or coarse hair that needs more intense nourishment. Choose based on your hair's thickness and how dry it is.
Is Kérastase Nutritive good for colour-treated hair?
Yes — the formula is safe for colour-treated hair and helps maintain softness and vibrancy between salon visits.
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