Kérastase is the gold standard of professional haircare — but walk into any salon or visit their website and you're immediately faced with over 15 different ranges, each with its own shampoo, conditioner, mask and treatment. Knowing which one is right for your hair is the key to getting the results Kérastase is famous for. Here's our complete professional guide.
Why Kérastase Works Differently to Other Brands
Most haircare brands organise their products by ingredient or format — shampoo, conditioner, mask. Kérastase organises their entire range by hair concern. Every collection is a complete system designed to address one specific hair issue from root to tip, using complementary formulas that work together for maximum results.
This means choosing the right range is more important with Kérastase than with almost any other brand. Using the wrong range won't damage your hair — but it won't deliver the transformative results Kérastase is capable of either.
At The Cosmetologists we're official authorised UK stockists of the complete Kérastase range. Our professional team uses these products daily in our Hull salon and we know exactly which ranges work best for which hair types.
Kérastase Nutritive — For Dry Hair
Nutritive is Kérastase's core moisturising range, designed for hair that lacks hydration and feels dry, rough or brittle. It uses a system called Irisome Complex — a blend of glucose proteins and ceramides that replenishes moisture inside the hair fibre and seals it in.
The Nutritive range is split into two intensities — 8H Magic Night Serum and Masque Magistral for very dry hair, and lighter formulas for moderately dry hair. If your hair feels dry to the touch, breaks easily or lacks softness and movement, Nutritive is where to start.
Best for: dry, rough or brittle hair. Fine to medium hair that needs moisture without weight — use the lighter Nutritive formulas. Thick, coarse or very dry hair — use Masque Magistral or 8H Magic Night Serum.
Kérastase Résistance — For Damaged and Weakened Hair
Résistance is Kérastase's repair range for hair that has been damaged by bleaching, colouring, heat styling or chemical processing. It uses Fibra-Plex technology to strengthen the internal hair fibre and reconstruct the hair's protein structure from within.
If your hair breaks easily, feels fragile, has split ends or lacks elasticity — meaning it stretches and snaps rather than stretching and returning — Résistance is the range for you.
The hero products are Bain Force Architecte shampoo and Masque Force Architecte — a reconstruction mask that visibly repairs damaged hair in one application. For severely damaged hair, the Therapiste range within Résistance provides even more intensive reconstruction.
Best for: bleached, colour-treated, heat-damaged or chemically processed hair. Hair that breaks, lacks elasticity or feels fragile and weak.
Kérastase Genesis — For Hair Fall and Breakage
Genesis is one of Kérastase's most popular ranges and addresses a concern that affects huge numbers of people — hair fall due to breakage and weakening at the root. It uses Edelweiss stem cell extract and Aminexil to strengthen the hair fibre from root to tip and reduce the breakage that causes hair to look thinner over time.
It's important to note that Genesis targets hair fall caused by breakage and mechanical damage — not hair loss caused by medical conditions. If you're experiencing significant hair shedding due to a medical condition, speak to a professional.
For everyday hair fall — noticing more hair than usual on your brush, in the shower or on your pillow — Genesis is outstanding. Many customers report a visible reduction in hair fall within 4–6 weeks of consistent use.
Best for: anyone experiencing hair fall, thinning or breakage. Fine hair that lacks density and volume. Hair that feels weaker than it used to.
Kérastase Discipline — For Frizzy and Unruly Hair
Discipline is Kérastase's anti-frizz range, designed for hair that is difficult to manage, prone to frizz and humidity, or lacks smoothness. It uses Morpho-Keratine technology to smooth the hair cuticle and create a protective barrier against humidity.
The results are genuinely impressive — Discipline products transform unruly, frizzy hair into smooth, manageable, glossy hair that holds its style even in humid conditions. The range includes shampoo, conditioner, mask and the iconic Keratine Thermique — a leave-in milk that provides heat protection while taming frizz.
Best for: frizzy, wavy or unruly hair. Hair that reacts badly to humidity. Anyone who spends significant time blow drying and straightening to control frizz.
Kérastase Blond Absolu — For Blonde and Highlighted Hair
Blond Absolu is Kérastase's dedicated blonde range, formulated specifically for blonde, highlighted, balayaged or lightened hair. It uses Hyaluronic Acid and Edelweiss flower extract to deeply hydrate and strengthen hair that has been weakened by the lightening process.
The range includes purple-toning options — Bain Ultra-Violet shampoo and Masque Ultra-Violet — for maintaining cool, brass-free blonde tones between salon visits. It also includes the deeply nourishing Masque Grand Matière for bleached hair that needs intensive moisture alongside toning.
Best for: blonde, highlighted, balayaged or lightened hair. Anyone who colours their hair lighter and wants to maintain vibrancy while keeping hair strong and hydrated.
Kérastase Chroma Absolu — For Colour-Treated Hair
Chroma Absolu is designed for hair that has been coloured darker or with vivid colours — as opposed to Blond Absolu which focuses on lightened hair. It uses a Chroma-Captive sealing technology that locks colour molecules inside the hair fibre, extending vibrancy and preventing fading.
If you colour your hair brown, red, black or any vivid shade and want your colour to last longer between salon visits, Chroma Absolu is the range to use.
Best for: colour-treated hair — particularly darker shades, reds and vivid colours. Anyone who wants to extend the life of their colour and maintain vibrancy.
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Kérastase Specifique — For Scalp Concerns
Specifique is Kérastase's scalp-focused range, addressing concerns including dandruff, oily scalp, sensitive scalp and scalp discomfort. Unlike most of the Kérastase range which focuses on the hair fibre, Specifique works primarily at scalp level — treating the root cause of many hair concerns.
The range includes Bain Antipelliculaire for dandruff, Bain Divalent for oily roots with dry ends, and Bain Riche Dermo-Calm for sensitive or reactive scalp.
Best for: anyone with scalp concerns including dandruff, oiliness, sensitivity or discomfort. Also excellent for anyone who finds their hair gets greasy quickly.
Kérastase Curl Manifesto — For Curly and Wavy Hair
Curl Manifesto is Kérastase's dedicated curly hair range, designed to define, nourish and enhance natural curl and wave patterns. It uses a Hydro-Protein Complex that provides intense hydration while preserving the natural curl structure — avoiding the frizz and dryness that curly hair is prone to.
The range includes both wash-day products and curl-defining styling products, making it a complete system for managing and enhancing curls.
Best for: naturally curly, wavy or coily hair. Anyone who wants to enhance their natural curl pattern while keeping hair hydrated, defined and frizz-free.
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Kérastase Chronologiste — For All Hair Types Needing Luxury Treatment
Chronologiste is Kérastase's most luxurious range — a prestige collection designed to revitalise and rejuvenate all hair types with the most indulgent formulas in the entire Kérastase portfolio. It uses a Youth Concentrate of hyaluronic acid, vitamins and botanical extracts that restore vitality, shine and softness to tired, dull or ageing hair.
Best for: anyone who wants the ultimate Kérastase luxury experience. Hair that looks dull, tired or lacks vitality regardless of specific damage or concern.
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Quick Guide — Which Kérastase Range Is Right for You?
| Dry hair | Nutritive |
| Damaged, bleached or colour-treated hair | Résistance |
| Hair fall or thinning | Genesis |
| Frizzy or unruly hair | Discipline |
| Blonde or highlighted hair | Blond Absolu |
| Colour-treated darker shades | Chroma Absolu |
| Scalp concerns — dandruff, oiliness, sensitivity | Specifique |
| Curly or wavy hair | Curl Manifesto |
| All hair types — ultimate luxury treatment | Chronologiste |
Can You Mix Kérastase Ranges?
Yes — and many customers do. It's completely safe to use products from different Kérastase ranges and in some cases it's the most effective approach. For example if you have blonde hair that's also very damaged, combining Blond Absolu shampoo with Résistance mask gives you toning and repair in the same routine.
Our professional team can advise on the best combination for your specific hair if you'd like a personalised recommendation.
Where to Buy Genuine Kérastase in the UK
As official authorised UK stockists, every Kérastase product at The Cosmetologists is 100% genuine and sourced directly from Kérastase's official UK distributors. Buying from an unauthorised source risks receiving counterfeit, grey market or out-of-date products that won't deliver results.
Fast UK delivery on all orders, free on orders over £50. Visit us in store at 499 Anlaby Road, Hull or call our professional team on 01482 692703.
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