Kérastase Curl Manifesto — Complete Guide
8 professional products dedicated to wavy (Type II-III), very curly (Type III-IV) and coily (Type IV) hair. Technology based on patented ceramides and Manuka honey for nourished, defined, and shiny curls.
The Curl Manifesto Technology
Ceramide (patented — 4 years of research): Fills cracks in dry hair and strengthens it from within, while improving its ability to retain vital hydration.
Manuka Honey: Natural New Zealand honey, ultra-rich in micronutrients. Provides a superior dose of hydration and deep hair restoration.
Recommended routines by curl type
💧 Wavy Hair — Type II-III (Curly)
- Bain Hydratation Douceur — Gentle cleansing
- Fondant Hydratation Essentielle — Light hydration
- Crème De Jour Fondamentale — Soft and natural curls
- Gelée Curl Contour — Definition and 24-hour anti-frizz
Between washes: Refresh Absolu to revive next-day curls.
🌀 Very Curly Hair — Type III-IV (Very Curly)
- Huile Sublime Repair (optional) — Detangling pre-shampoo
- Bain Hydratation Douceur — Gentle cleansing
- Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition — Deep hydration
- Crème De Jour Fondamentale — Soft and defined curls
- Gelée Curl Contour — Amplification and hold
If hair is brittle: Huile Sublime Repair overnight. Refresh: Refresh Absolu.
✨ Coily Hair — Type IV (Coily)
- Huile Sublime Repair (optional) — Nourishing pre-shampoo
- Bain Hydratation Douceur — Gentle cleansing
- Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition — Intense nourishment
- Crème De Jour Fondamentale — Defined and vitalized curls
- Huile Sublime Repair — Seals in moisture and adds shine
- Gelée Curl Contour — Final shape and definition
If hair is brittle: Huile Sublime Repair overnight. Refresh: Refresh Absolu.
Product 1
Bain Hydratation Douceur
Type: Sulfate-free shampoo | Sizes: 10 ml / 80 ml / 250 ml / 1000 ml
Description
Gentle and hydrating shampoo enriched with Manuka honey and ceramides, for wavy, very curly, and coily hair. Gently cleanses the scalp and hair, removing dirt, impurities, pollution, and residue, while preserving the hair's natural oils and intensely hydrating curls without weighing them down.
Benefits
- Gently cleanses without stripping natural hair oils
- Improves scalp health and stimulates growth
- Provides vital hydration without weighing down curls
- Enhances curl shape, volume, and shine
+46% Nutrition / Hydration
+33% Softness
2× more shine
+30% Curl Definition
Directions for use
- Wet hair and remove excess water.
- Apply a quarter-sized amount, section by section, to the 5 key areas of the head.
- Add water, emulsify. 1st shampoo: focus on the scalp, massage with fingertips. Rinse thoroughly.
- 2nd application: reapply to lengths to ends. The lather will be more abundant. Rinse thoroughly.
Professional tip: Apply in a downward motion — do not rub hair from side to side. Rinse by letting water flow in a downward motion to preserve curl shape.
Product 2
Fondant Hydratation Essentielle
Type: Conditioner (rinse-out) | Sizes: 10 ml / 75 ml / 250 ml / 1000 ml
Description
Lightweight hydration-restoring conditioner enriched with Manuka honey and ceramides for wavy and very curly hair. Provides light hydration without weighing down curls, gently detangles even the most stubborn knots, and increases curl body, density, and elasticity.
Benefits
- Gently detangles even the most stubborn knots
- Reduces frizz and repels humidity
- Light hydration without weighing down curls
- Increases body, density, shape, and elasticity
+80% Nutrition / Hydration
+38% Softness
+98% Detangling Action (Type IV)
2× more shine
24h anti-frizz protection
+54% Curl Definition
Directions for use
- Apply a generous amount to wet hair, with excess water removed.
- Distribute from ends to roots in an upward motion. Massage to penetrate.
- Leave on for 3 to 5 minutes depending on hair thickness.
- Emulsify, then rinse thoroughly.
Professional tip: Cover hands with conditioner then apply to mid-lengths and ends, actively "scrunching" to penetrate the product into the cuticles. Gentle enough for daily use.
Product 3
Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition
Type: Mask (rinse-out) | Sizes: 15 ml / 75 ml / 200 ml / 500 ml
Description
High-nutrition butter mask enriched with Manuka honey and ceramides, for wavy and coily hair. Its rich formula intensely nourishes, strengthens damaged hair, prevents breakage, makes curls silky, and improves their elasticity.
Benefits
- Deeply hydrates and revitalizes dry and damaged curls
- Instantly reconstructs the fiber from within
- Long-lasting protection against breakage
- Makes curls shiny, silky, and elastic
+81% Nutrition / Hydration
+33% Softness
Curls strengthened +52.5%
2× more shine
Instant anti-frizz protection
+23% Curl Definition
Directions for use
- Apply a generous amount to damp hair.
- Distribute evenly, detangling with fingers or a wide-tooth comb.
- Massage into lengths and ends, add a little water to emulsify.
- Leave on for 5 minutes (light nutrition) or up to 30 minutes (deep repairing action).
- Emulsify, then rinse thoroughly.
Professional tip: Work into ends and mid-lengths with fingers while detangling. The further the product penetrates the ends, the easier detangling and rinsing will be. Use 1×/week or after each shampoo.
Product 4
Crème De Jour Fondamentale
Type: Leave-in (rinse-free cream) | Sizes: 10 ml / 50 ml / 150 ml
Description
Nourishing frizz-reducing day cream with Manuka honey and ceramides. Ultra-light formula that intensely hydrates, effortlessly detangles, and protects hair against heat up to 230°C. Reduces frizz and repels up to 80% humidity.
Benefits
- Ultra-light, rinse-free formula — doesn't weigh down curls
- Restores and nourishes the fiber with absolute hydration
- Controls frizz and repels humidity for 24 hours
- Heat protection up to 230°C
- Creates soft, defined, and long-lasting vitalized curls
+74% Nutrition / Hydration
+26% Softness
+98% Detangling Action (Type IV)
Curls +76% stronger
230°C heat protection
24h anti-frizz protection
+72% Curl Definition
Directions for use
- Apply to wet or towel-dried hair.
- Distribute from roots to ends according to length and thickness.
- Comb through sections then "scrunch" to stimulate curl formation and definition.
- Do not rinse.
Professional tip: Apply from bottom to top (ends to roots) detangling with fingers. "Scrunch" hair with flat palms to stimulate vitality. For root volume: dab a small amount with fingertips then massage.
Product 5
Gelée Curl Contour
Type: Leave-in (rinse-free gel-cream) | Sizes: 10 ml / 45 ml / 150 ml
Description
Curl-enhancing gel-cream enriched with Manuka honey and ceramides. Combines the hydrating properties of a cream and the hold of a gel, for 24-hour frizz control. Amplifies the natural shape of curls, nourishes, and provides intense shine — without crunch or stiffness.
Benefits
- Amplifies natural curl shape and volume without stiffness
- 24h hold — extends curl longevity
- 24h frizz control, soft definition
- Superior hydration + soft-touch finish
- Improved shine, flexibility, and control
+64% Nutrition / Hydration
+61% Softness
24h anti-frizz protection
+74% Curl Definition
Directions for use
Wavy hair: 2 to 4 pumps on dry or damp hair. "Scrunch" and define curls with fingers.
Very curly and coily hair: 2 to 4 pumps on prepared hair (after the Cream). Apply section by section, wrapping each curl around fingers. Diffuse or air dry.
Professional tip: Direct hair in different directions for 360° volume. For coily hair: gently brush then twist. For very curly and coily hair: add a small amount of Huile Sublime Repair to seal in moisture after the Gelée.
Product 6
Huile Sublime Repair
Type: Multi-use leave-in (oil) | Size: 50 ml | Target: Very curly and coily hair
Description
Versatile blend of nourishing natural oils enriched with Manuka honey and ceramides. Can be used at 3 different times in the routine: pre-shampoo, scalp treatment, or leave-in finish. Hydrates, defines, reduces frizz, and maximizes shine.
Benefits
- Deep hydration for dry, lifeless, or damaged hair
- Fights frizz, makes hair soft and manageable
- Revitalizes and soothes the scalp
- Helps detangle and minimizes breakage due to brushing
- Ultra-shiny and smooth hair — without greasy residue
+56% Nutrition / Hydration
+67% Softness
Curls +99.9% stronger
Shampoo + Oil = 5× more shine
24h anti-frizz protection
+74% Curl Definition
Directions for use — 3 uses
Leave-in treatment (finish)
1 to 2 pumps on damp or dry hair. Distribute with a comb, "scrunch" to stimulate curls. Diffuse or air dry.
Scalp conditioner
Divide hair into sections. 1 to 2 pumps, massage into the scalp to revitalize it.
Pre-shampoo treatment
1 to 2 pumps on dry hair. Leave on for a minimum of 5 minutes, or overnight. Rinse thoroughly then shampoo.
Professional tip: For optimal results on very curly and coily hair: layer Cream + Oil + Gelée to seal in moisture. Also use as an overnight treatment (pre-poo) to deeply regenerate the fiber.
Product 7
Refresh Absolu
Type: Curl-reviving spray (leave-in) | Sizes: 45 ml / 190 ml
Description
Lightweight curl-reviving mist enriched with Manuka honey and ceramides. Instantly rehydrates and reactivates curl definition, shine, and vitality between shampoos. Ideal for next-day hair — after a night's sleep or a workout.
Benefits
- Lightweight, residue-free, non-weighing formula
- Restores curls' natural shape and instant definition
- Maintains hydration and softness
- Enhances vitality and volume
- Reduces frizz — more suppleness and shine
- 24-hour humidity protection
+73% Nutrition / Hydration
+63% Softness
3× more shine (Shampoo + Lotion)
24-hour anti-frizz protection
+74% Curl definition
+81% Definition (Shampoo + Mask + Lotion)
How to use
Use daily in the morning or whenever curly hair needs definition. Spray on dry hair to reactivate curls and restore vitality and hydration.
Pro tip: Apply to mid-lengths and ends to tighten and revive curls. Ideal for maintaining the beauty of curly hair on the day after shampooing.
Product 8 — Salon exclusive
Concentré De Forme — Fusio-Dose
Type: Fusio-Dose Salon Concentrate | Size: 10 × 12 ml | Availability: Salon only
Description
Professional nutrition treatment for curly and very curly hair. Instantly nourishes dry hair and softens curls. Gently detangles, leaving hair lustrous and soft to the touch.
Benefits
- Instantly nourishes the fiber — absolute shine and curl definition
- Detangles even the most stubborn knots
- Provides light hydration without weighing down curls
- Lustre, natural vitality, and soft touch
How to use
To be used exclusively with Fusio-Dose Booster. Lift frizzy hair and spray at arm's length for maximum effectiveness. Rinse.
Quick Index — All Curl Manifesto Products
| # | Product | Type | Rinse | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bain Hydratation Douceur | Shampoo | Rinse-off | 10 / 80 / 250 / 1000 ml |
| 2 | Fondant Hydratation Essentielle | Conditioner | Rinse-off | 10 / 75 / 250 / 1000 ml |
| 3 | Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition | Mask | Rinse-off | 15 / 75 / 200 / 500 ml |
| 4 | Crème De Jour Fondamentale | Leave-in cream | Leave-in | 10 / 50 / 150 ml |
| 5 | Gelée Curl Contour | Leave-in gel-cream | Leave-in | 10 / 45 / 150 ml |
| 6 | Huile Sublime Repair | Leave-in multi-purpose oil | Leave-in | 50 ml |
| 7 | Refresh Absolu | Reviving spray | Leave-in | 45 / 190 ml |
| 8 | Concentré De Forme | Fusio-Dose (salon) | Rinse-off | 10 × 12 ml |
Selection Guide by Curl Type
| Type | Wash | Care | Styling | Refresh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curly (II-III) | Bain Hydratation Douceur | Fondant Hydratation Essentielle | Crème De Jour + Gelée Curl Contour | Refresh Absolu |
| Very Curly (III-IV) | Oil (pre-poo) + Shampoo | Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition | Crème De Jour + Gelée Curl Contour | Refresh Absolu |
| Coily (IV) | Oil (pre-poo) + Shampoo | Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition | Crème De Jour + Oil + Gelée | Refresh Absolu |
Kérastase Curl Manifesto range — Available at RM Coiffure salon. Consult our team for a personalized diagnosis based on your curl type.
