Kérastase Résistance Bain Thérapiste is a balm-in-shampoo for over-processed, brittle hair that needs intensive repair. With Fibra-Kap and Sève de Résurrection, it cleanses and deeply conditions in one step — sealing weakened fibres and reviving dull, fragile strands with softness and strength.

Benefits
  • Cleanses and conditions in one — a rich, balm-like wash for brittle hair.
  • Reinforced fibre — Fibra-Kap seals and strengthens weakened strands.
  • Revived elasticity — Sève de Résurrection nourishes dull, tired hair.
  • Smoother, more manageable — easier to comb and style.
How to use
  1. Apply to wet hair and massage into a creamy lather, focusing on the most damaged areas.
  2. Rinse thoroughly, and repeat if needed.
  3. Follow with Masque Thérapiste for deeper repair, and use at every wash.
Who it's for

Best for over-processed, brittle, very damaged hair that needs rich, one-step care. See how to repair damaged hair or the full Kérastase range.

Specifications

Brand
Kérastase
Size
250ml
Format
Cream
Hair concerns
Damaged, Breakage, Weak Hair, Chemically Treated
Suitable for
Damaged,Brittle,All hair types

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Kérastase Resistance Bain Thérapiste is a balm-in shampoo for severely damaged, over-processed hair. Part of the Kérastase Resistance range. Creamy, non-foaming texture that cleanses without further stripping fragile hair fibres, paired with deep nutrition that begins repair in the cleansing step.

Best for: severely damaged or over-processed hair — chemically lightened, frequently coloured, repeatedly heat-styled, or chemically treated; hair at erosion levels 3–4 (the most severely damaged tier) that feels rough, brittle, and weak; the cleansing step in a Thérapiste reconstruction routine paired with Masque Thérapiste and Sérum Thérapiste.
Less suited to: mild-to-moderate damage (use Resistance Force Architecte — Bain Force Architecte); hair primarily concerned with split ends and length retention (use Resistance Extentioniste — Bain Extentioniste); hair primarily concerned with dryness rather than structural damage (use Kérastase Nutritive — Bain Magistral); colour-treated hair where colour care is the priority (use Chroma Absolu or Blond Absolu).

Key actives:
- Vita-Ciment® Complex with Pro-Keratin and Ceramides — rebuilds the hair fibre's internal structure and reseals the cuticle
- Sève de Résurrection (Myrothamnus flabellifolia) — resurrection plant extract that restores resilience to severely depleted hair
- Glycine, Arginine, Glutamic Acid amino acids — supplementary fibre support
- Balm-in texture — creamy, low-foam formula that cleanses without harsh surfactant action

Benefits:
- Cleanses severely damaged hair without stripping fragile lengths
- Begins repair from the very first wash, depositing nourishment during cleansing
- Reduces breakage and visible damage between washes
- Restores softness and manageability to rough, brittle hair
- Prepares hair to absorb the full benefit of Masque Thérapiste and Sérum Thérapiste

How to use: For thick hair — apply a hazelnut-sized amount to wet hair and scalp, massage thoroughly, leave on for up to 3 minutes, then rinse. Repeat if hair is heavily soiled. For fine, very damaged hair — Kérastase recommends first applying Soin Premier Thérapiste as a pre-shampoo treatment, then following with Bain Thérapiste. Follow with Masque Thérapiste for the weekly intensive step.

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

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