Kérastase Première Concentré Décalcifiant Ultra-Réparateur is an intensive decalcifying repair treatment for hair heavily affected by hard water. It targets and removes the mineral build-up that leaves hair stiff, dull and weak — restoring texture, strength and shine in one deep-cleansing step.

Benefits
  • Intensive decalcifying — removes stubborn hard-water mineral build-up.
  • Stronger fibre — reinforces damaged, weakened strands.
  • Restored texture — leaves hair smoother and more manageable.
  • Preps for repair — readies hair for the rest of your repair routine.
How to use
  1. Apply to wet hair, massaging through the scalp and lengths.
  2. Focus on areas with the most build-up, then rinse completely.
  3. Follow with a Première conditioner or mask.
Who it's for

Best for hard-water-stressed, dull or damaged hair needing a deeper decalcifying cleanse. Browse the best products for damaged hair, learn how to repair damaged hair, or explore the full Kérastase range.

Specifications

Brand
Kérastase
Size
250ml
Format
Liquid
Hair concerns
Damaged, Breakage, Weak Hair, Porous, Hard Water, Dull
Suitable for
All hair types,Fine,Thick,Damaged,Weakened,Normal
Good to know
Sulphate-free

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Kérastase Première Concentré Décalcifiant Ultra-Réparateur is a pre-shampoo decalcifying repair treatment for all types of damaged hair. Part of the Kérastase Première range — the brand's signature dual-action system for hair damaged by hard water, chemical processing, and heat. The first step of the Première routine, used before shampooing.

Best for: hair that feels stiff, dull, or rough due to hard-water calcium buildup; over-processed, bleached, or chemically-treated hair showing persistent damage; combined damage from colour, heat styling, and environmental exposure; the dedicated decalcifying step in the full Première routine, layered with Bain Décalcifiant Réparateur and finished with Fondant Fluidité Réparateur or Masque Filler Réparateur.
Less suited to: hair primarily concerned with breakage from heat or mechanical damage rather than calcium (use Resistance Bain Force Architecte and Masque Force Architecte for structural reconstruction); colour-treated hair where colour fade is the priority (use Chroma Absolu range); fine, thinning hair where density is the goal (use Densifique range); blonde hair needing tone correction (use Blond Absolu Bain Ultra-Violet and Masque Ultra-Violet).

Key actives:
- 8% pure acid concentration — the highest level of repair actives in the Première range
- Citric Acid (AHA) — organic acid that acts from the cortex to the surface; deeply removes calcium overdose responsible for stiffness and dullness
- Glycine — amino acid that penetrates the hair's inner layer once calcium is removed; reconnects broken bonds between keratin chains for structural repair
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol — conditioning protein that supports fibre repair

Benefits:
- Dramatically decalcifies and repairs persistent damage
- Reverses stiffness and dullness caused by hard-water calcium overdose
- Reconnects broken keratin links to reinforce hair structure from within
- Up to 99% of original strength restored when used with the full Première routine (Kérastase instrumental test, after Concentré + Bain + Fondant/Masque)
- 75% more shine and 93% less breakage with the full system

How to use: Apply generously to wet lengths before shampooing. Massage thoroughly. Leave on for 5 minutes. Do not rinse — immediately layer Bain Décalcifiant Réparateur directly on top, lather, and rinse together. Follow with Fondant Fluidité (fine to medium hair) or Masque Filler (medium to thick hair). Use 1–2 times per week or as needed.

Format: 250ml pre-shampoo treatment.

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