Brand Guide

Kérastase

The benchmark of professional luxury haircare — a salon staple that spans repair, hydration, scalp care, and color protection.

About

About Kérastase

Kérastase's extensive product lineup allows for highly targeted care — from scalp detox to bond repair to lightweight moisture — making it one of the most versatile professional brands for Asian stylists who serve clients with diverse hair concerns. Their Resistance and Nutritive lines are particularly popular in Korean and Japanese salon settings.

Stylist Notes

Why Asian Stylists Reach for Kérastase

  • Clients with multiple hair concerns needing targeted treatment
  • Color-treated or bleached Asian hair
  • Dry or damaged mid-lengths and ends
  • Stylists building a professional in-salon retail selection
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Avoid If

  • You prefer indie or cult brands over established luxury houses
  • Budget is a primary concern — Kérastase is consistently at the premium price tier
Recommended

Recommended Products From This Brand

Discipline Fluidissime Anti-Frizz Spray
Hair Treatment · Leave-In Treatment

Discipline Fluidissime Anti-Frizz Spray

Kérastase

Kerastase Discipline Fluidissime Anti-Frizz Spray selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Coarse Asian hair frizzes and reverts in humidity, and creams weigh it down; a light anti-frizz spray smooths and heat-protects so a blow-out stays sleek without the flatness a heavier product causes.

Best for

Thick, coarse, or frizz-prone Asian hair wanting lightweight frizz control and heat prep.

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Genesis Defense Thermique Blow Dry Primer
Hair Treatment · Leave-In Treatment

Genesis Defense Thermique Blow Dry Primer

Kérastase

Kerastase Genesis Defense Thermique Blow Dry Primer selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Dense Asian hair takes heavy heat to style, which damages color and structure; a blow-dry primer shields against that heat and cuts drying time, protecting thick, color-treated hair a bare blow-dry would fry.

Best for

Thick, color-treated Asian hair that heat-styles regularly and needs heat protection.

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Genesis Bain Hydra-Fortifiant Shampoo
Hair Cleansing · Scalp Cleansing

Genesis Bain Hydra-Fortifiant Shampoo

Kérastase

Kerastase Genesis Bain Hydra-Fortifiant Shampoo selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Color, heat, and a move abroad can leave Asian hair weak and shedding more; a fortifying shampoo strengthens the strand and reduces breakage during washing, which a plain shampoo does not support.

Best for

Fine-to-medium Asian hair that feels weak, fragile, or is shedding and breaking.

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Blond Absolu Bain Ultra-Violet Shampoo
Hair Cleansing · Color Care Shampoo

Blond Absolu Bain Ultra-Violet Shampoo

Kérastase

Kerastase Blond Absolu Bain Ultra-Violet Shampoo selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Bleached Asian hair fades toward orange-yellow because dark pigment is hard to fully lift; a violet toning shampoo cancels that warmth between appointments while caring for over-processed strands.

Best for

Blonde, highlighted, or ash-toned Asian hair that turns brassy between salon toners.

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Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil Serum
Hair Treatment · Hair Oil

Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil Serum

Kérastase

Kerastase Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil Serum selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Thick, dry Asian hair frizzes and dulls at the ends but sinks under heavy oils; a light hydrating finishing oil adds glassy shine and smooths coarse ends without the greasy flatness at the root.

Best for

Medium-to-thick or dry Asian hair wanting glassy shine and frizz control at the ends.

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Resistance Masque Force Architecte
Hair Treatment · Hair Mask

Resistance Masque Force Architecte

Kérastase

Kerastase Resistance Masque Force Architecte selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Bleached, over-processed Asian hair goes brittle and snaps; a weekly repair mask rebuilds strength and softness so damaged ends stop breaking, which a daily conditioner cannot restore.

Best for

Bleached, damaged, or over-processed Asian hair needing a weekly strengthening repair mask.

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Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum
Hair Treatment · Leave-In Treatment

Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum

Kérastase

Kerastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Dry, color-treated Asian hair needs more conditioning than a busy routine allows; an overnight nourishing serum works for hours while you sleep, softening the ends without adding a step to the morning.

Best for

Dry, color-treated, or heat-styled Asian hair wanting low-effort overnight nourishment.

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Chroma Absolu Fondant Conditioner
Hair Treatment · Conditioner

Chroma Absolu Fondant Conditioner

Kérastase

Kerastase Chroma Absolu Fondant Conditioner selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Colored Asian hair tangles and dulls between visits; a color-protect conditioner adds slip for safe detangling and seals the cuticle to hold tone and gloss, which a basic conditioner does not safeguard.

Best for

Thick or color-treated Asian hair wanting gloss, slip, and tone protection.

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Chroma Absolu Bain Riche Chroma Respect Shampoo
Hair Cleansing · Color Care Shampoo

Chroma Absolu Bain Riche Chroma Respect Shampoo

Kérastase

Kerastase Chroma Absolu Bain Riche Chroma Respect Shampoo selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Thick, colored Asian hair goes dry while its tone fades; a rich color-protect shampoo holds tone and restores moisture so dense hair stays soft, where a lighter color wash leaves it rough.

Best for

Thick, dry, or coarse color-treated Asian hair wanting color protection plus moisture.

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Specifique Bain Divalent Shampoo
Hair Cleansing · Scalp Cleansing

Specifique Bain Divalent Shampoo

Kérastase

Kerastase Specifique Bain Divalent Shampoo selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Straight Asian hair often has an oily scalp and drier ends at once; a balancing shampoo clears root oil without stripping the lengths, which a single-note moisturizing or clarifying wash cannot manage.

Best for

Oily-rooted, drier-ended straight Asian hair wanting a balancing daily wash.

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Kerastase Specifique Bain Divalent
Hair Cleansing · Scalp Cleansing

Kerastase Specifique Bain Divalent

Kérastase

A balancing shampoo direction for oily roots with sensitized lengths.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Straight Asian hair often runs oily at the root and dry at the ends at once; a balancing shampoo clears root oil without stripping the lengths, which a single-note wash cannot manage.

Best for

Oily-scalped, fine Asian hair that gets flat quickly with sensitized lengths.

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Kerastase Chroma Absolu Conditioner
Hair Treatment · Conditioner

Kerastase Chroma Absolu Conditioner

Kérastase

A color-care conditioner direction for smoother lengths after salon color.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Colored Asian hair goes dry and tangly between salon visits; a color-protect conditioner adds slip for safe detangling and seals tone and gloss, which a basic conditioner does not maintain on dense, processed hair.

Best for

Color-treated, bleached, or dull Asian hair wanting smoother, glossier lengths.

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Kerastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil
Hair Treatment · Hair Oil

Kerastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil

Kérastase

A shine oil direction for smoothing frizz and giving dense hair a glossy finish.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Thick, dry Asian hair frizzes and dulls at the ends but sinks under heavy oils; a light shine oil adds glassy gloss and smooths coarse ends without the greasy flatness at the root.

Best for

Medium-to-thick Asian hair that wants shine and polish.

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Kerastase Resistance Masque Therapiste
Hair Treatment · Hair Mask

Kerastase Resistance Masque Therapiste

Kérastase

A repair mask direction for very damaged hair after repeated bleach or heat services.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

The most over-processed Asian hair goes brittle and gummy; the most intensive repair mask rebuilds deep strength so badly damaged lengths stop breaking, where a standard mask is not enough.

Best for

Very damaged, bleached, or breakage-prone Asian hair needing the most intensive weekly repair.

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Kerastase Chroma Absolu Shampoo
Hair Cleansing · Color Care Shampoo

Kerastase Chroma Absolu Shampoo

Kérastase

A color-care shampoo direction for Asian hair after balayage, gloss, or fashion color.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Salon color on Asian hair fades warm and dulls between visits; a color-care shampoo cleans gently to hold tone and gloss, which a general shampoo strips faster on hard-won color.

Best for

Color-treated Asian hair after balayage, gloss, or fashion color needing shine and reduced fading.

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Availability

Where To Buy Kérastase

Kérastase products may be available through the following retailers. Links and availability vary by region.

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