Kérastase Blond Absolu is the range for lightened, highlighted and natural blonde hair. It pairs everyday hydration and repair with a purple shampoo and mask for when brassy tones creep in. Every Blond Absolu product is 25% off RRP.
Buying guide
| Product | Best for | Our price |
|---|---|---|
| Bain Lumière 250ml | Everyday shampoo for any shade of blonde | $48 (RRP $64) |
| Bain Ultra-Violet | Purple shampoo for yellow or brassy tones | $48 (RRP $64) |
| Cicaflash Fondant | Light conditioner for lightened hair | $57.75 (RRP $77) |
| Masque Ultra-Violet | Weekly purple mask that tones and hydrates | $75 (RRP $100) |
| Masque Cicaextreme | Very sensitised hair straight after bleaching | $75 (RRP $100) |
| Hyaluronic Acid Hair Serum | Hydration for hair and scalp after lightening | $76.50 (RRP $102) |
| Night Serum | Overnight repair for breakage and frizz | $74.25 (RRP $99) |
| Cicagloss Hair Oil Refill | Shine; refills the 75ml glass bottle | $60 (RRP $80) |
| Blonde Guard | Daily leave-in shield against heat, UV, chlorine and salt water | $63 (RRP $84) |
Most blonde routines start with Bain Lumière and Cicaflash, with Bain Ultra-Violet on hand for toning.
Both. Bain Lumière is not a purple shampoo. It is the gentle everyday wash that keeps blonde bright. Bain Ultra-Violet is a corrector for yellow and orange tones, and once or twice a week is enough for most of our blonde clients. Leave it on longer when warmth is obvious. Using purple shampoo every wash is the most common reason we see very light blondes looking flat and grey.
Not when used as directed. Towel-dry well, apply to the most yellow areas first, and leave it for 3 to 5 minutes, no longer than five. Use it weekly with Cicaflash on your other wash days. Masque Cicaextreme has no pigment, so if you need repair and toning, use the two masks on separate washes rather than mixing them.
In the first couple of weeks after a lightening service, use Masque Cicaextreme for five minutes, alternating with Cicaflash on lighter days. The Hyaluronic Acid Hair Serum has 2% hyaluronic acid, the highest concentration Kérastase uses in a hair product. Apply it from your first wash after lightening, two to three times a week. The Night Serum goes on dry lengths before bed, starting with two pumps. For heavily over-processed hair, see Première.
If you use Bain Lumière regularly, yes. The 500ml bottle is $86.25 (RRP $115), and the 500ml refill pouch at $72 (RRP $96) works out at $14.40 per 100ml, against $19.20 for the 250ml. Pour the refill straight into the empty bottle with no need to rinse it first.
Still not sure? Visit us in Oxenford or Upper Coomera and our stylists will help you choose.
