Kérastase Résistance Masque Thérapiste is an intensive repair mask for severely damaged, over-processed hair. Its concentrated reconstructing complex rebuilds the fibre from within, flooding brittle strands with nourishment — so hair feels stronger, softer and visibly healthier after every use.

Benefits
  • Deep reconstruction — rebuilds severely damaged fibre to reduce breakage.
  • Intense nourishment — restores softness and elasticity to brittle hair.
  • Healthy shine — smooths the cuticle for a glossier finish.
  • Easier styling — leaves hair suppler and simpler to comb.
How to use
  1. After shampooing, squeeze out excess water and apply to mid-lengths and ends.
  2. Distribute evenly with a wide-tooth comb.
  3. Leave 5–10 minutes (up to 15 for severe damage), then rinse. Use once or twice weekly.
Who it's for

Best for very damaged, over-processed hair — bleached or heat-stressed — that needs reconstruction. Learn how bond builders work, or explore the full Kérastase range.

Specifications

Brand
Kérastase
Size
200ml
Format
Cream
Hair concerns
Damaged, Breakage, Weak Hair, Chemically Treated
Suitable for
Damaged,Weakened,Dull

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Kérastase Resistance Masque Thérapiste is a restructuring hair mask for severely damaged, over-processed hair. Part of the Kérastase Resistance range. Highly concentrated weekly treatment that repairs the hair fibre from within while boosting elasticity and resistance.

Best for: very severely damaged hair from chemical processing, repeated bleach, or extreme heat use; hair at erosion levels 3–4 — visibly brittle, rough, with loss of elasticity; the weekly intensive treatment step in a Thérapiste routine, in place of conditioner after Bain Thérapiste.
Less suited to: mild-to-moderate damage (use Resistance Masque Force Architecte); hair primarily concerned with length retention and split ends (use Resistance Masque Extentioniste); hair primarily concerned with dryness (use Kérastase Nutritive — Masque Magistral or Masquintense); colour-treated blonde hair (use Blond Absolu Cicaextreme or Masque Ultra-Violet).

Key actives:
- Fibra-Kap™ Complex — Kérastase's keratin-protein reactivation technology, combining:
- SP 94 — Kérastase's signature regenerating compound
- Blend of six amino acids — restore the building blocks of damaged keratin
- Hydrolysed Wheat Protein — coats and reinforces the hair fibre
- Together these reactivate keratin-associated proteins (KAPs) for deep fibre regeneration
- Conditioning emollients — soften and detangle severely damaged lengths

Benefits:
- Penetrates deeply into the hair fibre to rebuild internal structure
- Restores strength, elasticity, and resilience to severely damaged hair
- Reduces visible damage, leaving lengths softer, shinier, and more revitalised
- Improves manageability and reduces breakage during styling
- Targeted for hair where conventional repair masks have not been enough

How to use: Apply to clean, towel-dried hair, focusing on the lengths and ends. Distribute strand by strand, massaging gently through the fibre. Leave on for 5–10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Use weekly, or more frequently for the most severely damaged hair, in place of a conditioner after Bain Thérapiste.

Format: 200ml mask. Also available in 500ml professional/salon size.

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