Kérastase Chroma Absolu — Complete Guide
The Kérastase range dedicated to color-treated hair that is sensitized or damaged. Three major objectives: reduce porosity and breakage, decrease frizz caused by coloring, and preserve color intensity for longer.
Key Actives in the Chroma Absolu Range
| Active Ingredient | Role |
|---|---|
| Amino Acid | Helps rebuild the hair fiber from the inside out. |
| Tartaric Acid | Helps protect against external damage and reduce oxidative stress. |
| Lactic Acid | Helps smooth the surface, reduce frizz, and amplify shine. |
| Centella Asiatica | Helps support hair fiber recovery and quality. |
The three challenges targeted by Chroma Absolu:
1. Porosity and breakage
2. Color-induced frizz
3. Color fade over time
1. Porosity and breakage
2. Color-induced frizz
3. Color fade over time
+96% resistance-77% frizz+74% shine92% color intensity preserved
Product 1
Bain Chroma Respect
Type: Bath (shampoo) | Formats: 250 ml, 500 ml, Refill | (250 ml)
Description
Moisturizing and color-protective shampoo.
Bain Chroma Respect is a protective shampoo that gently moisturizes and is suitable for all types of fragile or damaged color-treated hair, especially fine to medium hair. With a creamy pale pink gel texture, it deeply moisturizes and treats the hair, while protecting hair color and preventing it from dulling. Enriched with a powerful combination of amino acids and Centella Asiatica, this advanced shampoo penetrates the hair fiber to strengthen and make it more resistant. Hair is enhanced, with 74% more radiance and shine, increased hydration, and reduced porosity to better retain hair treatment.
Benefits
- Intense hydration for softer fiber, reduced porosity to help retain color longer
- Hair so healthy that even after 6 weeks, 92% of color intensity is preserved
- Color is sublimated, with 74% more shine
- Light bounce, hydrates the fiber without weighing it down
- This formula contains lactic, tartaric, and amino acids, and excludes sulfates, silicones, and parabens
- 9 out of 10 women say Bain Chroma Respect is gentle on hair
Hair so healthy that even after 6 weeks, 92% of color intensity is preservedColor is sublimated, with 74% more shine9 out of 10 women say Bain Chroma Respect is gentle on hair
Key Actives
The Chroma Absolu range is enriched with 3 repairing acids and boosted with Centella Asiatica: Amino acid, Tartaric acid, Lactic acid, Centella Asiatica.
Directions for use
- Wet hair and remove excess water.
- Apply a small amount of shampoo with fingertips to five key areas.
- Add water and emulsify. For the first wash, focus on the scalp by massaging with fingertips to remove impurities. Rinse thoroughly.
- Apply a second small amount of shampoo with fingertips and add water. The second lather is more abundant, allowing cleansing from lengths to ends. Rinse thoroughly.
- Then use a Chroma Absolu fondant, mask, or acidic treatment.
Refill: Pour the shampoo refill into the refillable shampoo bottle.
Product 2
Bain Riche Chroma Respect
Type: Bath (shampoo) | Formats: 250 ml, 500 ml, Refill | (250 ml)
Description
Color-protective and nourishing shampoo.
Bain Riche Chroma Protect is a rich, nourishing, and protective shampoo for all color-treated hair. The formula provides deep nourishing care by revitalizing and repairing the hair surface while preserving hair color. The shampoo strengthens the internal hair structure for instant softness and 74% more shine. Enriched with lactic acid and Centella Asiatica, it helps seal porosity for optimal hair color retention. Lactic acid helps repair the hair surface for 77% less color-induced frizz.
Benefits
- Protects color to prevent fading or dulling
- Transforms the hair surface to instantly soften and reduce color-induced frizz
- 95% more nourished hair
- 65% more radiance and shine
- Helps reduce hair porosity for even longer-lasting hair color
- 92% of color intensity is preserved after 6 weeks
95% more nourished hair65% more radiance and shine92% of color intensity is preserved after 6 weeks
Key Actives
The Chroma Absolu range is enriched with 3 repairing acids and boosted with Centella Asiatica: Amino acid, Tartaric acid, Lactic acid, Centella Asiatica.
Directions for use
- Wet hair and remove excess water.
- Apply a small amount of shampoo with fingertips to five key areas.
- Add water and emulsify. For the first wash, focus on the scalp by massaging with fingertips to remove impurities. Rinse thoroughly.
- Apply a second small amount of shampoo with fingertips and add water. The second lather is more abundant, allowing cleansing from lengths to ends. Rinse thoroughly.
- Then use a Chroma Absolu fondant, mask, or acidic treatment.
Product 3
Fondant Cica Chroma
Type: Fondant (conditioner) | Formats: 200 ml |
Description
A moisturizing and nourishing conditioner for color-treated and damaged hair that strengthens and improves hair health to preserve color vibrancy while leaving hair soft and smooth.
Fondant Cica Chroma is a powerful, strengthening anti-porosity conditioner suitable for all types of fragile or damaged color-treated hair, especially fine to medium hair. This light pale pink cream enhances and moisturizes hair for increased softness and vibrant, shiny color. Infused with amino acids and Centella Asiatica, this conditioner deeply penetrates the hair fiber, leaving hair 86% stronger and reducing hair porosity for a more vibrant color that lasts even longer. This advanced formula helps protect hair from the stripping effect of hard water during showering. With continued use, hair becomes healthier. After 6 weeks, 92% of color intensity is preserved. 8 out of 10 consumers stated that their hair looks healthier and that the product is lightweight.
Benefits
- 86% more strength
- 86% more hydration
- Reduced fiber porosity
- Protects hair from the stripping properties of water during showering
- Penetrates deep into the fiber to repair thoroughly
- 92% of color intensity preserved after 6 weeks
- 8 out of 10 consumers state their hair looks healthier and the product is lightweight
86% more strength86% more hydration92% color intensity preserved after 6 weeks8 out of 10 consumers state their hair looks healthier and the product is lightweight
Key Actives
The Chroma Absolu range is enriched with 3 repairing acids and boosted with Centella Asiatica: Amino acid, Tartaric acid, Lactic acid, Centella Asiatica.
Directions for use
- Apply a small amount to clean, towel-dried hair.
- Massage from mid-lengths to ends, avoiding roots to ensure light volume.
- Leave on for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Emulsify and rinse thoroughly.
Product 4
Masque Chroma Filler
Type: Mask | Formats: 200 ml |
Description
Anti-porosity filling mask.
Masque Chroma Filler is a rich anti-porosity filling mask designed for all types of fragile or damaged color-treated hair, especially medium to thick hair. This rich and sensorial pale pink cream penetrates deep into the hair to fill porosity and strengthen hair for health, softness, and brighter hair color. A miraculous treatment enriched with a powerful combination of amino acids and Centella Asiatica that intensely nourishes and treats hair.
Benefits
- 92% stronger hair
- 93% more nourished hair
- Fills hair porosity
- Protects hair against the stripping effect of water during showering
- Penetrates the hair fiber to restore its health
- 92% of color intensity is preserved after 6 weeks
- 62% more radiance and shine
92% stronger hair93% more nourished hair92% of color intensity is preserved after 6 weeks62% more radiance and shine
Key Actives
The Chroma Absolu range is enriched with 3 repairing acids and boosted with Centella Asiatica: Amino acid, Tartaric acid, Lactic acid, Centella Asiatica.
Directions for use
- Apply a small amount to clean, towel-dried hair.
- Massage from lengths to ends.
- Leave on for 5 minutes.
- Add water, emulsify, and rinse thoroughly.
Product 5
Masque Vert Chroma Neutralisant
Type: Mask (neutralizing) | Formats: 150 ml |
Description
Masque Vert Chroma Neutralisant is an intense green hair mask for all types of dark brown hair needing neutralization. This dark emerald cream instantly hydrates and neutralizes red and coppery tones, for a darker and cooler brown color.
Benefits
- 89% more hydration
- 92% less breakage
- Instantly neutralizes red undertones for a cooler brown shade
89% more hydration92% less breakage
Key Actives
The Chroma Absolu range is enriched with 3 repairing acids and boosted with Centella Asiatica: Amino acid, Tartaric acid, Lactic acid, Centella Asiatica.
Directions for use
- Wear gloves. Step 2: Apply to washed and towel-dried hair. Step 3: Massage into lengths and ends. Step 4: Leave on for a maximum of 5 minutes depending on the desired level of neutralization. Step 5: Rinse thoroughly.
Product 6
Soin Acide Chroma Gloss
Type: Treatment (rinsing treatment) | Formats: 210 ml |
Description
A shine treatment for color-damaged hair that strengthens and seals the hair surface using lactic acid to significantly enhance shine and preserve color.
Reduces frizz and creates smooth, silky hair for intense softness and dazzling shine. Improves the appearance of split ends and adds shine while smoothing imperfections for easy styling.
Benefits
- Hair is 94% more hydrated and instantly softer
- Hair is 96% stronger, with reduced porosity to help retain color longer
- Hair so healthy that even after 6 weeks, 88% of color intensity is preserved
- Color is sublimated, with 70% more shine
- Improves the appearance of split ends and smooths imperfections for easy styling
Hair is 94% more hydrated and instantly softerHair is 96% stronger, with reduced porosity to help retain color longerHair so healthy that even after 6 weeks, 88% of color intensity is preservedColor is sublimated, with 70% more shine
Key Actives
The Chroma Absolu range is enriched with 3 repairing acids and boosted with Centella Asiatica: Amino acid, Tartaric acid, Lactic acid, Centella Asiatica.
Directions for use
Apply to washed and towel-dried mid-lengths and ends. Apply 1 dose for fine hair or 2 doses for thick/long hair. Massage for 1 to 2 minutes then rinse. Replaces the Fondant in a hair routine, once a week.
Product 7
Sérum Chroma Thermique
Type: Thermal (leave-in serum) | Formats: 150 ml |
Description
A smoothing leave-in serum for color-treated hair that protects against heat damage, humidity, and frizz to leave hair soft and smooth.
An anti-frizz, antioxidant, and universal thermal leave-in serum for all types of fragile or damaged color-treated hair. A white liquid treatment enriched with an antioxidant effect containing lactic acid and Centella Asiatica to help preserve color by protecting hair against all types of external aggressions: ultraviolet rays, humidity, heat, and oxidative stress. Its extremely thin invisible film coats the hair fiber to protect color and give it softness, 96% more hydration, and 77% less color-induced frizz. 8 out of 10 consumers say their hair does not look frizzy, but rather appears shiny, sealed, and healthy with this routine.
Benefits
- Hair is 96% more hydrated, instantly softer, and less porous
- Intense protection against humidity and airborne water molecules for 77% less color-induced frizz
- Rich antioxidant properties that help protect hair and color from oxidative stress
- Heat protection up to 230°C
- 8 out of 10 consumers state their hair looks shiny, sealed, and healthy
Hair is 96% more hydrated, instantly softer, and less porousIntense protection against humidity and airborne water molecules for 77% less color-induced frizzHeat protection up to 230°C8 out of 10 consumers state their hair looks shiny, sealed, and healthy
Key Ingredients
The Chroma Absolu range is enriched with 3 repairing acids and boosted with Centella Asiatica: Amino Acid, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Centella Asiatica.
Directions for use
Apply 6 to 10 sprays on damp, towel-dried hair. Distribute from roots to ends using a comb. Do not rinse. Can also be applied to dry hair after blow-drying or air-drying as a finishing touch to tame frizz and boost shine.
Product 8
Chroma Absolu Radiance Oil (NEW)
Type: Leave-in hair oil (refillable) | Formats: 75 ml (refillable bottle) + 75 ml (refill)
Description
The refillable Chroma Absolu Oil provides lasting radiance to color-treated hair. Enriched with Centella Asiatica, a wild plant found in tropical environments, the oil preserves hair color and protects against high temperatures (230°C heat protection).
The refillable Chroma Absolu Oil provides long-lasting radiance to color-treated hair. Enriched with Centella Asiatica, a wild plant growing in tropical environments, it preserves color and envelops hair in an enchanting scented halo. This redesigned oil offers superior performance: long-lasting radiance for color-treated hair, preservation of hair color, and an enchanting scented halo.
Benefits
- 93% color preservation for up to 6 weeks
- Heat protection up to 230°C
- UV protection against UV-induced damage
- 91% instant nourishment
- 2× shinier hair for 72 hours
- 97% stronger hair for moderately sensitized hair
- Anti-frizz
93% color preservation for up to 6 weeksHeat protection up to 230°C91% instant nourishment2× shinier hair for 72 hours
Directions for use
Apply 1 or 2 drops to damp or dry hair as a leave-in treatment. Start from mid-lengths and work to ends. Style as desired. Can be used as a pre-blow-dry oil, as a finish, and for touch-ups throughout the day.
Refilling: Easily refill your bottle with a 3-step process: 1. Unscrew your empty oil refill and separate it from the glass bottle. 2. Unpack your new oil refill and insert it into the glass bottle. 3. Turn your refill clockwise to lock it and recycle your empty refill by removing the pump.
Eco-responsible commitment: - The refill bottle is made of at least 95% recycled plastic (excluding cap, pump, and label). - The bottle is made of at least 30% recycled glass (excluding cap and pump). - Designed to last, this bottle is infinitely refillable (only for the 75ml refillable format and the 75ml refill format). ---
Product 9
Resurfacing Booster (Fusio-Dose — Salon exclusive)
Type: Exclusive salon service | Formats: 120 ml |
Description
Fusio-Dose is an exclusive professional service offering personalized shots for instant hair transformation. The Resurfacing Booster is for sensitized or damaged color-treated hair.
Fusio-Dose is an exclusive professional service offering multiple customization possibilities for instant hair transformation. Often, hair has more than one need: it can be both colored and sensitized or damaged, and dry or fine and lacking discipline. Fusio-Dose can provide a dual benefit in a single professional application and be more effective than any other treatment, with a Booster and a Concentrate. Fusio-Dose combines two important features: it is customizable and quick to use. Fusio-Dose is composed of concentrates and boosters to be mixed to create up to 42 combinations. It is quick to apply, easy to recommend, customizable for instantly visible results.
Benefits
- Deeply cares for the fiber
- Resurfaces the fiber for a softer and more uniform feel
- Boosts shine and luminosity
- Helps support fiber health after coloring
- Resurfacing Booster + Amino Acid Concentrate = +37% resurfacing fiber
Resurfacing Booster + Amino Acid Concentrate = +37% resurfacing fiber
Directions for use
After a careful hair diagnosis upon entering your salon, prepare the Fusio-Dose Mix in front of your client. Clip the booster onto the Concentrate. Twist. And shake the Concentrate to mix. After washing and rinsing hair, towel dry to remove any excess water, begin application by the upper strands and apply from mid-lengths to ends. Massage the product and repeat until all strands are treated. Distribute through hair. Do not leave on, it acts instantly. Rinse thoroughly and towel dry.
Product 10
Amino Acid Concentrate (Fusio-Dose — Salon exclusive)
Type: Exclusive salon service | Formats: 12 ml (sold in boxes of 10)
Description
Fusio-Dose is an exclusive professional service offering personalized shots for instant hair transformation. The Amino Acid Concentrate recovers fibers from color damage, for healthier and brighter color.
Fusio-Dose concentrates contain micro-emulsion technology and nano-emulsion technology: their active ingredients are 100 times smaller than in traditional treatments due to their industrial transformation by ultra-dispersion process. This allows for instant action on the fiber for an immediately visible transformative result. Together, concentrates and boosters provide maximum effectiveness for instant visible hair transformation.
Benefits
- Deeply cares for the fiber
- Resurfaces the fiber for a softer and more uniform feel
- Boosts shine and luminosity
- Helps support fiber health after coloring
- Resurfacing Booster + Amino Acid Concentrate = +37% resurfacing fiber
Resurfacing Booster + Amino Acid Concentrate = +37% resurfacing fiber
Directions for use
After a careful hair diagnosis upon entering your salon, prepare the Fusio-Dose Mix in front of your client. Clip the booster onto the Concentrate. Twist. And shake the Concentrate to mix. After washing and rinsing hair, towel dry to remove any excess water, begin application by the upper strands and apply from mid-lengths to ends. Massage the product and repeat until all strands are treated. Distribute through hair. Do not leave on, it acts instantly. Rinse thoroughly and towel dry.
Kérastase Chroma Absolu products — available at RM Coiffure salon. Ask for a personalized routine based on your color, level of sensitization, and need for shine, protection, or neutralization.
